Indian Gooseberry (Amla) Rice (Nellikai Chitranna)

Published On 30 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

I got this recipe from my mother who had seen this on a Kannada TV program in Bangalore. Gooseberry are called as Nellikayi in Kannada. Indian Gooseberry is known to be a robust source of Vitamin C. Due to its strong, cooling and laxative properties it has been widely used in hemorrhage, ... Read More

Spicy Rice Toor Daal Cabbage Onion Dosa (Sanna Polo)

Published On 26 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Konkani Recipes.

This is a specialty in our Konkani (predominantly South Kanara) cooking. There is no good way of naming this recipe; the name that I have used is actually the description of this ‘Polo’. Even though I call it a Dosa, it is not the usual Dosa with urad daal and ... Read More

Masala Poha (Garam Masala Pohe/ Avalakki Aval Upma)

Published On 22 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Konkani Recipes.

My mother used to make this Poha (Flattened Rice) when we were younger. This is very easy to make and can be put together in about 10 minutes. This used to be a great hit with my college friends. Whenever I took this to college, my friends would make it a ... Read More

Coriander Yogurt Lassi

Published On 19 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

Talk about yogurt and I do have to mention a funny incident that happened yesterday. I am a big fan of yogurt, the plain old one and love it in combination with rice at the end of lunch/dinner. It works wonders for me; it not only cools me but also ... Read More

Baingan Bhartha Recipe

Published On 16 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

Baingan Bharta is smoked Eggplant cooked with onions, tomatoes and other spices. This is one of the famous delicacies of North India. Traditionally, the eggplant is roasted over the stove top causing the outer skin to get charred but cooks the eggplant inside. The charred skin is then meticulously removed ... Read More

Eggless Pineapple Strawberry Banana Cake

Published On 10 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking.

Last week while driving to work, I heard a radio show host mention that a natural way to condition the hair was to apply a combination of mashed bananas, olive oil and leaving it on for about 30 minutes. She heaped praises on this wonderful concoction and went on and ... Read More

Jeera Rasam (Jeerge Saaru)

Published On 06 Jun 2008 By redchillies. Under Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties, Karnataka Recipes.

This is a typical Rasam recipe from Karnataka. This is also a simple recipe that does not require lot many ingredients and can be done in a jiffy. So it is a good one to prepare when looking for a change or when hard pressed for time. Notes: I didn't think ... Read More