Kaarate Kismuri/ BitterGourd Onion Coconut Mix

Kismuri (Konkani word) is a side dish that is made of a mix of coconut, onion, chilli powder along with roasted ingredients like bittergourd, pappad etc.  Karate is Konkani word for Bitter gourd and hence the name Kaarate Kismuri. No, not the martial arts Karate, I promise you there is no such thing involved in this  recipe:-) (Note: In Konkani, this is pronounced “Kaa ra the” with a soft ‘t’)  This is a very simple recipe, yet the taste is very appetizing. The only tough part is chopping of the bitter gourd finely and then frying it. Traditionally the bittergorud…

Finally, the Giveaway Winner……..

Thank you dear readers for participating in this Giveaway and of course big thanks to CSN stores for giving me this cool opportunity. Hosting the giveaway was fun!  I used random.org to pick the winner and the winner is….“Cheryl W”  Cheryl W. I like you on Facebook (I wish they would change it back to fan. LOL)  Cheryl W.   I twittered this giveaway http://twitter.com/HeartnSoulmom/status/13878384712 Congratulations Cheryl, I have sent you an email, please check it out.  Have a fun time shopping!

Kids Lunchbox: Potato Quesadilla/ Chapathi Wedges

Even though I call these Quesadillas, these wedges do not have a good amount of cheese the way traditional quesadilla has. The reason? The kiddo in the house does not like cheese. He likes the chapathis/tortillas, potatoes but not cheese, hence the other name Chapathi Wedges. Have I mentioned that he does not like pizza or ice-cream either (gasp!)?  Given his fluctuations in tastes let’s see how long this lasts though.  Speaking of the kid, he keeps us entertained with his mischievous antics, funny and innocent talk. I have some of his funny talk here, I digress, so feel free…