Cluster Beans Curry/ Guvar ki Sabzi

Published On 04 Aug 2011 By redchillies. Under Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.
Cluster Beans Curry/ Guvar ki Sabzi Cluster Beans are called Gorikayi or ChavaLikaayi in Kannada, Guvar in Hindi and Chitmitki/ Chitmitkesanga  in Konkani. They are flat and smaller compared to the regular string beans and have slight bitter taste too. They are rich in proteins, fiber and considered very nutritious. For us they are available in the Indian ... Read More

Capsicum Masala Recipe

Published On 12 May 2011 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Konkani Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Capsicum Masala Recipe While there are many ways of cooking capsicum, this way of cooking capsicum/bell pepper is my all time favorite. For starters the pungent capsicum is cooked in a coconut masala which has a balanced combination of the essential 4 S. The four S’s being sweet, spicy, salty and sour. So ... Read More

Teppal Ambat (Potato Curry in Triphal spice)

Published On 04 May 2011 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Teppal Ambat (Potato Curry in Triphal spice) Teppal / Tirphal also called as Sichuan pepper is a rare spice Indian resembling a bigger version of black pepper. This is predominantly used in Maharashtra and coastal Konkan cooking.  If you are looking at this spice for the first time, then you might ignore it as it so ordinary looking ... Read More

Carrot Kosambari/ Carrot Lentil Salad

Published On 19 Apr 2011 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Carrot Kosambari/ Carrot Lentil Salad Kosambari is a traditional salad in Karnataka. It is prepared during major festivals, auspicious occasions, and marriages and even offered as ‘prasada’ in temples. This is also called as Koshimbir in Konkani and Maharashtra and is very easy to prepare. Kosambari does not involve any cooking, it is basically a mix ... Read More

Easy Coconut Rice Recipe, South Indian style

Published On 16 Apr 2011 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Easy Coconut Rice Recipe, South Indian style In India coconut is one of the most common offerings to God.  Since is considered ‘sreshtha’ (superior) and auspicious it is offered as a way of prayer. It is first de-husked, broken along with the shell and then offered. After that the coconut is treated as part of prasadam and ... Read More

Horse Gram Dosa /Kulitha Polo

Published On 24 Mar 2011 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Dosa Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes.
Horse Gram Dosa /Kulitha Polo Konkani cuisine uses lot of Horse Gram (called as Kulith) in its cooking. There are so many recipes like ghashi, koddel, idli, the regular saar/upkari and this Dosa which uses Horsegram. People who are not familiar with this bean are surprised when I mention the different recipes that can be ... Read More

Kashay– Nutritional Spiced Hot Drink

Published On 25 Jan 2011 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.
Kashay– Nutritional Spiced Hot Drink Kashay (In Konkani) is a hot milk beverage that is common in many Konkani households. It is a spiced drink that is not only potent but a nutritional powerhouse as well. This is preferred as beverage choice by many people instead of the regular tea or coffee. Growing up I remember ... Read More
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