Spicy Pongal (Khara Pongal /Moogachi khichidi)

Published On 26 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Vegan Recipes.

Isn’t it true that simple, uncomplicated things are the ones that provide the most warmth and comfort? We had been to an Indian Restaurant last weekend in lieu of a mini-celebration and we had their lunch buffet. You know, how these Indian restaurants are with their buffets; they have a ... Read More

Seasoned Rice Flour Dumplings

Published On 23 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Breakfast/ Tiffin Varieties, Karnataka Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.

Update: Based on the comments here, I understand that this dish is called “Ammini Kozhukattais”. Thank you all very much for helping me put a name to this wonderful dish. I am also glad that I learnt something new. Frankly I do have the correct name for this recipe. The title ... Read More

Raw Mango, Squash in Green Chilli Coconut Curry (Mirsang Ambat)

Published On 20 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries, Konkani Recipes.

Typical Konkani cuisine involves lots of coconut in everyday cooking. It is not uncommon to see even 2 coconuts being used the same day even for regular cooking. Thick chutney for morning breakfast of idli/dosa, coconut based curry for afternoon lunch along lavish sprinkle of coconut gratings for salad, side ... Read More

Baked Potato Cubes

Published On 17 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking, Low Fat Recipes.

Of the many things that I enjoyed in my new kitchen were the microwave and the conventional oven. The microwave was new to me; I had heard about it but never seen it or used it before. I had seen an oven before, but not such big ones and ones ... Read More

Mango Daal / Kairi Daal

Published On 13 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Rasam Sambhar Daal varieties.

Dear Friends, We are back from India after a whirlwind vacation. We had a great time meeting friends and family after a long time. The weather was good, great food, lots of pampering that we felt that 3 weeks just went away in a snap. We are still getting over ... Read More