Soybean Dosa and Potato Bhaji (Curry)

Published On 31 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Dosa Varieties, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

Change is the only thing that is constant in this world. However, I am the type of person who does not like change very much in my everyday life. I would rather tread the familiar grounds rather than venturing something new. I feel complacent knowing the known, I can do ... Read More

Vegetable Poha (Avalakki / Aval Upma)

Published On 27 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties.

Poha Flattened rice (also called beaten rice) is also called Avalakki in Kannada, Atukulu in Telugu and Aval in Tamil. This vegetable Poha is one of our favorite go-to meals. I make this whenever we are in a hurry or have to eat something healthy or just don’t know what to ... Read More

Poori and Vegetable Saagu (Karnataka Style)

Published On 26 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Coconut based Curries, Karnataka Recipes.

Growing up, opting for Poori (Fried Flour Flat Bread) used to be my first choice at any restaurant. Puri minus the chutney, Potato Bhaji / Korma / Potato Masala of course, as that was spicy for me way back then. But then I gradually got used to the taste and ... Read More

No masala, No Oil Green Chili Lemon Pickle (Achar)

Published On 25 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Chutney / Pickles /Masala Powders.

Not so long ago we had one of those lazy weekends where we did not feel like cooking much , did not feel like going to restaurant either and just lazed around, made just plain rice and simple daal. But then when hunger struck us we were left drooling and ... Read More

Cucumber Kosambari / Taushe Koshimbir

Published On 23 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes.

Kosambari is a typical and traditional saladin Karnataka. It is prepared during major festivals, auspicious occasions, and marriages and even offered as ‘prasada’ in temples. This is also called as Koshimbir in Konkani and Maharashtra and is very easy to prepare. Kosumbari does not involve any cooking, it is basically ... Read More

Announcing Herb Mania – Fenugreek

Published On 16 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes.

This month's herb for the Herb Mania Event is Fenugreek. This event was started by Dee of Ammalu's Kitchen and when I checked with her, she graciously agreed to let me host the event for this month. Thank you dear Dee for giving me this opportunity. I am also nervous ... Read More

Oven Baked Potato Basil Fries/ Healthy French Fries

Published On 11 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking, Low Fat Recipes.

Oven baked potatoes fries are a frequent at our house especially on Sunday’s. This along with our regular Lima Beans Saar, Upkari and a salad is something that makes our Sunday lunch special. This is a very good alternative to those deep-fried fat laden potato fries. Peeled potato are cut ... Read More