Raw Mango, Squash in Green Chilli Coconut Curry (Mirsang Ambat)

Published On 20 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Coconut based Curries / Gravies, Konkani Recipes.

Typical Konkani cuisine involves lots of coconut in everyday cooking. It is not uncommon to see even 2 coconuts being used the same day even for regular cooking. Thick chutney for morning breakfast of idli/dosa, coconut based curry for afternoon lunch along lavish sprinkle of coconut gratings for salad, side ... Read More

Baked Potato Cubes

Published On 17 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking, Low Fat Recipes.

Of the many things that I enjoyed in my new kitchen were the microwave and the conventional oven. The microwave was new to me; I had heard about it but never seen it or used it before. I had seen an oven before, but not such big ones and ones ... Read More

Mango Daal / Kairi Daal

Published On 13 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties.

Dear Friends, We are back from India after a whirlwind vacation. We had a great time meeting friends and family after a long time. The weather was good, great food, lots of pampering that we felt that 3 weeks just went away in a snap. We are still getting over ... Read More

Raw Mango, Flat bean Rice (Avarekai MavinaKayi Chitranna)

Published On 26 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.

This is in variation to the Chitranna that I have already mentioned here. Avarekai, is known as 'Flat Beans' in English are very famous in Karnataka. Avarekai is available in Indian stores here in the US under the name 'Surti Papdi Lilva', usually in the frozen section. A beautiful (picture) ... Read More

Short Blogging break…… (Really?)

Published On 15 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes.

Dear Friends, I could not leave without wishing you all proper good byes. We are off to Bangalore this weekend and so I will be taking a shot break from blogging. The warm comments and wishes from all you dear friends meant so much and touched me that I felt ... Read More

Dry Potato Bhaji (curry) and Potato Sandwich

Published On 12 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Dry Vegetable Dishes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes.

Things have been pretty hectic and crazy both at home and work. The New Year has begun and work keeps piling up. I am also preparing for our upcoming trip to India this weekend. We are all very excited and looking forward to that. It was one of those Saturdays when ... Read More

Gujarathi Kadhi

Published On 06 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes, Refreshments/ Summer Coolers.

I grew up eating predominantly Konkani/Maharashtrian and also Karnataka style food. Even though I had Guajarati food occasionally maybe at friend’s place or restaurants I always enjoyed it and craved for more. The sweet mild taste, flavorful spices all blend together to form a unique taste. Quite frankly we are ... Read More