Yellow Cucumber pickle- Andhra Style / Dosa Avakai

If you are under the impression that making pickle is a time consuming laborious process, then this recipe will prove it otherwise. The spicy pungent powder of mustard and chilli powder is mixed along with the vegetable and oil and left to marinate overnight and that is about it. The next day you have a finger licking, appetizing pickle ready to be consumed. The vegetable that is used is called Dosakaya in Telegu/ Magge in Konkani (yellow cucumber). It is a small yellow colored squash like vegetable with a crisp crunchy skin and a mild sweet tart taste. This blends…

Vegetarian Black Bean Tostadas

In an earlier post, I had briefly mentioned about our picnic at the park which we did couple of months ago. Few of our family friends got together and we had a potluck in a small water park. We decided to go with Mexican cuisine and we cooked dishes to go with the theme. I had prepared corn salsa along with Mexican Rice and Guacamole. The other friends had brought nachos, salads, Tostadas, chips etc.  The kiddo is not too fond of Mexican food and is usually reluctant to try out new dishes. After much cajoling he might take a…

Plantain (Raw Banana) Curry

Raw banana or plantain has always been a favorite in our family. It is predominantly used in the South Indian homes for many different recipes. I try different recipes using this at home mainly being the Raw Banana Dosa and green banana fry. This curry is simple yet delectable and goes well with rotis or rice. Ingredients:   1 raw banana/plantain (peeled and chopped into small cubes) 1 ripe tomato (medium size chopped) 1 small onion (chopped) 1 tsp urad dal 1 tsp chilli powder 1 spring curry leaves Turmeric a pinch 1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds 1 tsp jeera + coriander…