This is in variation to the Chitranna that I have already mentioned here. Avarekai, is known as ‘Flat Beans’ in English are very famous in Karnataka. Avarekai is available in Indian stores here in the US under the name ‘Surti Papdi Lilva’, usually in the frozen section. A beautiful (picture) of this beans is here. My MIL also makes another variation of Chitranna by adding grated raw mango and Avarekai to the Rice. The tanginess for this rice comes from the raw mango and there is no need to add lemon juice to this. I had taken this picture…
Short Blogging break…… (Really?)
Dear Friends, I could not leave without wishing you all proper good byes. We are off to Bangalore this weekend and so I will be taking a shot break from blogging. The warm comments and wishes from all you dear friends meant so much and touched me that I felt like I was leaving my own family albeit virtually. This is the first time I am taking a long break ever since I started blogging. When I think about it I don’t know if I will be able to stay away from my beloved blog. I am so used to…
- Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties
- Dry Vegetable Dishes
- Easy Vegetarian Recipes
- Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes
Dry Potato Bhaji (curry) and Potato Sandwich
Things have been pretty hectic and crazy both on the home and work front. The New Year has begun and new projects, meetings, deadlines keep piling up. I am also preparing for our upcoming trip to India this weekend and we are all very excited and looking forward to that. It was one of those Saturdays when I did not have the mood cook anything elaborate. The weather was pretty good for cold wintery days and I mostly spent my time cleaning and doing other sundry chores at home. We were invited to a friend’s place for dinner in the…