Raw Mango, Flat bean Rice (Avarekai MavinaKayi Chitranna)

Published On 26 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

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) ... Read More

Short Blogging break…… (Really?)

Published On 15 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes.

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 ... Read More

Dry Potato Bhaji (curry) and Potato Sandwich

Published On 12 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

Things have been pretty hectic and crazy both at home and work. The New Year has begun and work keeps piling up. I am also preparing for our upcoming trip to India this weekend. We are all very excited and looking forward to that. It was one of those Saturdays when ... Read More

Gujarathi Kadhi

Published On 06 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

I grew up eating predominantly Konkani/Maharashtrian and also Karnataka style food. Even though I had Guajarati food occasionally maybe at friend’s place or restaurants I always enjoyed it and craved for more. The sweet mild taste, flavorful spices all blend together to form a unique taste. Quite frankly we are ... Read More

Milkmaid Laddoo/ Coconut Ladoo

Published On 01 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Diwali Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Time files and how? It seems like only yesterday we wished each other for New Year of 2008, we watched Olympics, celebrated major festivals, endured the financial crisis, witnessed a historic election, shuddered at the Mumbai incident all this and more. What a year of ups and downs it has ... Read More