Kadai Paneer Recipe

Published On 23 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

On our recent trip to the Farmer’s market, I went nuts over the varieties of the bell peppers they had on sale. The colors were vibrant and the prices were pretty decent too. Usually the ones in the regular grocery are pretty expensive but also not as fresh and vibrant ... Read More

Black Beans and Methi Stir Fry (Usal)

Published On 20 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

When I saw her event for FIC Black or Purple I was intrigued to say the least. She wants us to send her food that has hues either of black or purple. I am not sure about purple, but to prepare food that has hues of black in my opinion ... Read More

Lemon Rice Recipe(Chitranna)

Published On 18 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes.

Lemon Rice also called Chitranna in Kannada is an easy to prepare yet flavorful rice dish. This is also a good way to use the left over rice or maybe a quick dish idea when unexpected guests arrive. The flavor of this depends on the strong seasoning (Tadka) that is ... Read More

Garlic Chips

Published On 16 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks.

I think I have not met a person who enjoys and loves garlic as much as my husband. There is this sense of delight and element of joy whenever he sees it or savors something that has garlic in it. In fact he goes on to say that garlic and ... Read More

Malai Kofta Curry

Published On 11 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

Malai Kofta classic dish of Moghul origin is a rich, decadent dish usually prepared during special occasions. Deep fried vegetable balls are prepared and simmered in a special creamy sauce/curry and served along with rice and rotis/Naans (Indian flat bread). Whenever we go to a new Indian Restaurant we order this ... Read More

Daal Ka Pulao / Vegetable Khichidi

Published On 06 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

I have heard from many people that they plan their menu for the entire week in advance. I have tried to do that but most of the times the plan does not work out as expected. The reasons being there are some last minute changes; unexpected leftovers from previous days ... Read More

Seasoned Yogurt Rice (Mosaranna)

Published On 02 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

Diwali came by and went on in a jiffy as usual. But along with that came flurry of activities, cooking, hoarding, more cooking and packing of caloriesJ. Diwali is just an excuse, but frankly the hoarding starts a week before when the preparation of sweets, snacks starts and ends a ... Read More