Easy Coconut Rice Recipe, South Indian style

Easy Coconut Rice Recipe, South Indian style

In India coconut is one of the most common offerings to God.  Since is considered ‘sreshtha’ (superior) and auspicious it is offered as a way of prayer. It is first de-husked, broken along with the shell and then offered. After that the coconut is treated 

Horse Gram Dosa /Kulitha Polo

Horse Gram Dosa /Kulitha Polo

Konkani cuisine uses lot of Horse Gram (called as Kulith) in its cooking. There are so many recipes like ghashi, koddel, idli, the regular saar/upkari and this Dosa which uses Horsegram. People who are not familiar with this bean are surprised when I mention the 

Kashay– Nutritional Spiced Hot Drink

Kashay– Nutritional Spiced Hot Drink

Kashay (In Konkani) is a hot milk beverage that is common in many Konkani households. It is a spiced drink that is not only potent but a nutritional powerhouse as well. This is preferred as beverage choice by many people instead of the regular tea 

Horse Gram Curry and Rasam (Kultha saar upkari)

Horse Gram Curry and Rasam (Kultha saar upkari)

Konkani cuisine uses lot of Horse Gram (called as Kulith) in its cooking; there is the ghashi, koddel, chutney, dosa and this saar/upkari. This is a simple dry curry and rasam, delicious and nutritious as well. Horse gram is first soaked, cooked and then finally 

Kadgi Bajji/ Raw Jackfruit fritters

Kadgi Bajji/ Raw Jackfruit fritters

Raw or Young Jackfruit as the name suggests is a smaller version of ripe jackfruit. It is called as ‘Kadgi/Chakko’ in Konkani and widely used in Konkani cooking. The raw jackfruit has mild flavor, with unique thick green texture and unlike the ripe fruit does 

Doddapatre Tambuli/ Cuban Oregano Spiced Yogurt

Doddapatre Tambuli/ Cuban Oregano Spiced Yogurt

Hope you all had a wonderful Diwali. We had a wonderful time with many of our friends making this Diwali a memorable one for us. Things have been pretty hectic at home and work and so I was not able to update posts at regular 

Diwali Treats: Chivda

Diwali Treats: Chivda

  You know the expression “”time flies” and it could not be true at the moment for us. Today morning as I sat around sipping my tea, I thought of the turn of events that happened to us in the past 2 months. There we