Dry Baingan Masala Curry/ Brinjal Podi

Dry Baingan Masala Curry/ Brinjal Podi

Remember the Masala powder that we made earlier? Most of the time we have been eating it along with warm rice, salt and oil. But then we had some Thai eggplants sitting in the fridge and so I used the powder to make this quick 

Mixed Vegetable Kurma Recipe

Mixed Vegetable Kurma Recipe

The best part of the day for me is when I am done with my work and driving back home from work. This is the time when I am done with the major grind of the day and can finally go home to my family. 

Raw Mango Rice (MavinaKayi Chitranna)

Raw Mango Rice (MavinaKayi Chitranna)

This Raw Mango Rice called as ‘Mavinakayi Chitranna’ in Kannada is a variation of the usual Mango Rice recipe that I have posted here. In the latter version, all the ingredients are mixed and cooked over the stove top; where as in this version, the 

Rava Idli and Potato Saagu/ Bombay Saagu

Rava Idli and Potato Saagu/ Bombay Saagu

  Rava Idli or Rave Idli is a variation of Idli, made with Rava/ Sooji/semolina instead of the usual rice and Urad Daal.  It is a specialty of the state of Karnataka and is usually served as a breakfast item. It has been said that 

Steamed Spiced Multi-Lentil Squares

Steamed Spiced Multi-Lentil Squares

OK, I have to admit this, before I go on with the recipe. I do not know the traditional name of this dish; all I know is that it is a dish from Karnataka. The English title that I put more descriptive of the procedure, 

Shunti Tambli Recipe

Shunti Tambli Recipe

Tambli/Tambuli or Tamboli as it is referred to in Konkani is a refreshing yogurt/buttermilk drink. It is usually had cold, preferably after a meal and forms good coolant, aids in digestion etc. This was a popular summer drink at my grandma’s place. Other substitutions for 

Urad Raagi Dosa

Urad Raagi Dosa

Raagi Dosa served with Potato Curry I was happy when Madhuram announced the ingredient selection for JFI as Raagi. It had been a while since I cooked anything with this wonderful whole grain and this was an opportunity for me. Raagi (Finger Millet in English) a whole