Moong Curry and Cucumber Idli (Mooga Ghashi & Taushe Idli )

Time and tide waits for none says a 14th century adage and I am sure most of us could not agree with it more. Days fly by at the blink of the eye and even before we realize it months and years have passed by and all that is left behind are memories. Some of them good and warm ones […]

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Sago Rotti (Sabudana Thalipeeth)

Tension filled engineering exams, vast syllabus, Parents care and concern; these are the memories that come to me whenever I cook this. Years ago I used to be a nervous wreck when it came to my exams, the last minute cramming, never ending studies, burning of midnight oil, lack of sleep etc.   As usual, my parents were concerned and wanted […]

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Soft Idli and Chutney- South Indian breakfast

       The idli or”idly” or “iddly” is a savory cake popular in South India. The cakes are usually two to three inches in diameter and are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. Most often eaten at breakfast or as a snack, idlis are usually served in pairs with chutney, sambar, or other […]

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Rave Vaangi Bhaat/ Brinjal Upma (Avarekai Uppittu)

                Sooji Upma/ Uppit along with Urad Dosa is yet another favorite in our house and is again a weekly ritual. Thanks to our busy lives, hectic schedules this savory dish has transformed itself from a breakfast item to a star dinner menu item. But this healthy, wholesome one pot dish is so delicious that nobody […]

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Nutrition packed healthy Urad Dosa (Barley Urad Dosa)

Dosa is a weekly ritual in our house and I take every opportunity to make it healthy and nutritious. Over the years I have learnt to sneak in different ingredients while making the Dosa batter without compromising on the original taste. First it was Chana Daal, then Soya Beans and now it is Barley. The ingredient for retaining the taste […]

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Cucumber Dosa/Taushe Polo

After getting married, I was introduced to an array of new, delicious, and fascinating dishes that were previously unfamiliar to me. Despite both of us being Konkanis, vegetarians, and sharing the same cultural roots, our families had unique styles and combinations of cooking. One such delightful discovery has been the Cucumber Dosa, a savory Indian pancake that is incredibly easy […]

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