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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

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

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

Sesame Seeds Balls (Til Ke Laddoo/ Tilgul Laadoo /Yellina Unde /Ellu Urundai )

Published On 01 May 2009 By redchillies. Under Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Sesame Seeds and jaggery balls are traditionally prepared in India during Makara Sankranti. Sankranthi, or Sankranti is a festival that signifies the beginning of the harvest season for the farmers of Indian Sub-Continent. This is a harvest festival celebrated not only all over India but other South East Asian Countries as ... Read More

Spicy Pongal (Khara Pongal /Moogachi khichidi)

Published On 26 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /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

Lemon Rice Recipe(Chitranna)

Published On 18 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes.

Lemon Rice also called Chitranna in Kannada is an easy to prepare yet flavorful rice dish. This is also a good way to use the left over rice or maybe a quick dish idea when unexpected guests arrive. The flavor of this depends on the strong seasoning (Tadka) that is ... Read More

Cucumber Kosambari / Taushe Koshimbir

Published On 23 Aug 2008 By redchillies. Under Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Pasta Salads & Soups, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes.

Kosambari is a typical and traditional saladin 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. Kosumbari does not involve any cooking, it is basically ... Read More