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Multi Purpose Spice Powder/ Masala Powder/ Curry Powder

» by redchillies August 31st, 2010 at 11:32 am » Comments (14)

There are many variations of this spice powder/curry powder and not to mention different names Khara Pudi, Palya Pudi or even chutney Pudi that it can get confusing. So to avoid any confusion I am referring to this as multi purpose Spice Powder.
At home our pantry is usually stocked with different powders, but they are [...]

Konkani Chitranna Gojju

» by redchillies July 19th, 2010 at 11:12 am » Comments (17)

It is not often that one would find me in the kitchen preparing something as elaborate as this dish. Most of the dishes I make are quick ones, which do not involve too many steps and gets done in a jiffy. Even though I cite the excuse of lack of time, the real reason is [...]

Instant Mango Pickle / Aam Ka Achar

» by redchillies November 16th, 2009 at 2:44 pm » Comments (25)

So many factors like food, people, places, special days etc invoke memories in us, but I personally feel that food is the strong catalyst of all. Food is a part of our daily lives; there are so many varieties, different people associated with that food and so it is bound to bring back memories one [...]

Puliyogare /Tamarind Rice

» by redchillies November 7th, 2009 at 7:19 pm » Comments (25)

Puliyogare/Tamrind Rice is a South Indian rice preparation usually eaten as a snack/breakfast. Puli means sour taste and Ogara means rice in Halegannada (old Kannada), thus Puliyogare translates as sour tasting rice. (Source).
The rice is usually one of the items prepared during major festivals in South India and is offered as Prasadam in the temples. This is [...]

MethKoot / Menthe Hittu/ Spiced Lentil Powder

» by redchillies August 27th, 2009 at 10:05 am » Comments (27)

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DH quite recently had to go to India for his office work and on his return brought back lots of munchies and goodies. Without any surprise MIL, my parents fondly sent back stuff that would last for almost 6 months. While unpacking the goodies, I also saw this big packet of Spiced Lentil Powder sent [...]

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

» by redchillies August 25th, 2008 at 3:56 am » Comments (13)

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 thinking of different possibilities, options [...]