Spicy Shankar Pali/ Tukdi/ Namakpare/ Namkeen

Spicy Shankar Pali/ Tukdi/ Namakpare/ Namkeen

TGIF! The weekend is finally here and I am so glad that this week is finally behind us. This week was particularly exhausting, with lots of activities both on the home and the work front. Added to this we have now enrolled our 4 year 

Wheat Flour Laddos (Churmundo/ Atta Ladoo /Pitta Undo)

Wheat Flour Laddos (Churmundo/ Atta Ladoo /Pitta Undo)

The package arrived from India without any problem and out came the treats one by one. There was Besan Laddoo, Chaklis, Tukdis, Atta Laddos, Sesame Laddos, Menthe Hittu etc all prepared and packed with love. It has been a field day for us here ever 

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 

Potato, Pepper Dry Curry and Konkani Daal (Daali Thoy)

Potato, Pepper Dry Curry and Konkani Daal (Daali Thoy)

This post has been in my drafts for ever. For one reason or the other I never got around posting it. And now that the New Year is just around the corner, I thought this was an opportunity to clear out the old ones and 

Malabar Spinach Coconut Curry (Vaali Ambat)

Malabar Spinach Coconut Curry (Vaali Ambat)

  Malabar Spinach is also referred to Indian Spinach, Ceylon Spinach.  It is called as pui shak in Bengali, Vaali bhaaji in Konkani, basale soppu in Kannada and as bachhali in Telugu. Typical of leaf vegetables, it is high in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and 

Bottle Gourd Pudding/ Lauki Kheer/ Gardudde Paays

Bottle Gourd Pudding/ Lauki Kheer/ Gardudde Paays

    The weather here in our part of the woods has taken a major turn. From scorching heat 2-3 weeks ago, we are now experiencing rains through out the day. The weather has cooled down quite a bit now and the plants in our 

AvareKaalu Koddel (Hyacinth Beans Coconut Curry)

AvareKaalu Koddel (Hyacinth Beans Coconut Curry)

  Avarekalu is the name for Hyacinth Beans in Kannada. This is also known as the Val Bean, Wild Field Bean and Indian bean. Avarekai is available in Indian stores under the name ‘Surti Papdi Lilva’, usually in the frozen section.   These beans have