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Moringa Leaves Stir Fry/ Nugge Sappu Palya

Moringa leaves stir-fry, also known as is a simple yet nutritious dish packed with flavor and health benefits. In Kannada, moringa leaves are called Nugge Soppu , and in Marathi, they are known as Shevga Patta  This stir-fry is typically prepared with fresh moringa leaves sautéed in coconut oil, along with onions, garlic, and spices. Some variations include grated coconut or jackfruit seeds for added texture and taste. The dish is mildly spiced and pairs well with rice, dal, or chapati, making it a wholesome addition to any meal. Moringa leaves, often called the miracle tree or drumstick leaves, are…

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Jowar Thalipeeth/ Sorghum Masala Flatbread

Jowar thalipeeth is a traditional Maharashtrian flatbread made from sorghum flour (jowar), blended with spices and vegetables to create a nutritious and flavorful dish. This gluten-free flatbread is packed with fiber and essential nutrients, making it a great choice for a healthy meal. The dough is typically prepared by mixing jowar flour with finely chopped onions, green chilies, coriander, and spices like cumin and turmeric. A little water is added to form a soft dough, which is then patted into thin discs and cooked on a hot griddle with a drizzle of oil. The result is a crispy, golden-brown thalipeeth…

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Benne Murukku/ Crispy Savory Chakli

Benne means butter in Kannada and Murukku mean crunchy savory snack. Murukku is also known as chakali is a traditional treat made during festivals of Diwali and Krishna Janmashtami. There are so many variations of this chakli, but this is a tried and a tested one, the one I can rely one. I learnt this recipe from my mom who has been making these for years now. ‘Benne Murukku’ is so crispy that it melts when you pop it in your mouth. This is easy to make and does not consume too much time. This forms a good afternoon snack…

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Rice Vermicelli Upma/ Akki Shavige Uppittu Recipe

Semiya is Indian vermicelli and is usually available in the Indian grocery stores. Different things likes upma, kheer, pulao, dosa can be made using these rice noodles. This is a favorite and in our house this upma has transformed from a breakfast/tiffin/evening snack dish to a main course lunch/dinner dish owing to lack of time. The good thing is that this is a one dish meal and that means less work with cleaning and dish washing. This is also a crowd pleaser and can be put together in no time (if you have the semiya/shevai on hand). This is also…

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Spicy Pan Fried Eggplant/Brinjal

Remember the spicy dosa/ Uppu huli dosa a popular South Kanara dish that I had posted earlier?  The one in which the batter does not require fermentation and the dosas can be made instantly? With the batter you can makes the dosas (of course) but then with the left over batter you can make these spicy pan fried eggplants.  Crispy on the outside, soft in the inside and coated with delectable batter, they make good side dish with rice –daal or rice –rasam, yogurt rice. The idea for this comes from “Heerekai dosa” a traditional specialty of Karnataka made using…

Uppu Huli Dosa/ Spicy Sour Red Dosa

Uppu huli dosa is a very popular dish in Mangalore and Udupi and is usually eaten for breakfast. This does not require any fermentation and so the dosas can be made right after the batter is prepared. First rice is soaked and then ground with spices, tamarind and red chillies, giving it its fiery red color. In Kannada Uppu means salty and huli means sour. So this delicious dosa is a combination of salty sour spicy and sweet. It can be eaten as is, with butter or with coconut jaggery mixture. Ingredients:  1 cup raw rice (I use sona masuri…

Drumstick Sambhar

Sambar is one of the most loved lentil based dish in the South Indian cuisine. This versatile recipe of sambhar is  mom’s  and is one of her well loved recipes. This sambhar does not use the store bought powder instead the masala is made from scratch. Lentils, spices etc are roasted and then ground along with coconut and tamarind. Drumstick is the main vegetable in this, but you can substitute with other vegetables like brinjal, radish, carrots, beans etc.  Serves well with plain rice, idli, dosas or vadas.  Ingredients:  1 cup Tur dal 2-3 medium drumsticks ( cleaned and cut…