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Gardudde Paays

The weather here in our part of the woods has taken a major turn. From scorching heat 2-3 weeks ago, we are now experiencing rains through out the day. The weather has cooled down quite a bit now and the plants in our yard are getting their good share of ... Read More

Aam Ras Recipe/ Rasayaana

Published On 11 Sep 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Labor Day came and went by and it is almost time to say good bye to summer. Even though technically the there are few more weeks, it is viewed as the official end of summer. Along with it, we say adieu to the King of Fruits, the hunky MangoJ. I ... Read More

Mango Jam Recipe

Published On 31 Aug 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

My morning starts off with 2 pieces of wheat bread toast, spread with some fruit jam on it (usually strawberry) along with a cup of tea. I eat this at work, so it keeps me full for about 2 hours and manages to get me until lunch. Late Sunday afternoon ... Read More

Sooji Kaa Halwa / Kesari Bhath/ Rava Kesari/ Sheera

Published On 24 Aug 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Wishing you all a very happy Ganesha Chaturthi and hope you all had a blessed and a wonderful day. This festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi and as Chavath) in Konkani. Growing up in Bangalore this was a very important festival for us. Every year on this ... Read More

Strawberry and Cherry Preserves and Short Cake

Published On 24 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Weekend afternoons is usually the time, when I find some time to do experimenting both with food as well as taking pictures. The little one is asleep and so gives me the “me-time” to do things without interruption. Of course, I take a short nap too, my small luxury and ... Read More

Chana Daal Kheer ( Kadlebele Payasam/ Madgane)

Published On 22 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

I have had this post sitting in my draft for a long time now. I made this Kheer/Payasam a long time ago during Ugadi, but somehow never got around posting it. We love this traditional kheer (dessert) at home. It is called as “Madgane” in Konkani and as “Kadlebele Payasa” ... Read More

Shrikhand

Published On 17 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Diwali Recipes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

The coupons for Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt arrived last week and I could not wait to try out different recipes by using the yogurt. Different ideas ran through my head and I finally settled for our family favorite Shrikhand. Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish made of strained yogurt. It is ... Read More