Cucumber Kosambari / Taushe Koshimbir

Cucumber Kosambari / Taushe Koshimbir

Kosambari is a typical and traditional saladin Karnataka. It is prepared during major festivals, auspicious occasions, and marriages and even offered as ‘prasada’ in temples. This is also called as Koshimbir in Konkani and Maharashtra and is very easy to prepare. Kosumbari does not involve 

Bhindi in Spicy Coconut Curry/ Bhendi Masala Curry/ Okra Curry

Bhindi in Spicy Coconut Curry/ Bhendi Masala Curry/ Okra Curry

  I am not exactly an electronic or a gadget buff unlike the other half who literally drools over anything that has “technology” written over it. But then after some deliberation I brought this sleek Media Player by Creative and I am so glad I 

Udid Methi (Raw mango coconut curry)

Udid Methi (Raw mango coconut curry)

This is a versatile curry and has strong influence of Maharashtra cooking into it. My maternal grand parents were from Bombay and my grandmother used to make this often when we visited her. Without surprises, this is one of my favorite dishes to have with 

Spicy Rice Toor Daal Cabbage Onion Dosa  (Sanna Polo)

Spicy Rice Toor Daal Cabbage Onion Dosa (Sanna Polo)

This is a specialty in our Konkani (predominantly South Kanara) cooking. There is no good way of naming this recipe; the name that I have used is actually the description of this ‘Polo’. Even though I call it a Dosa, it is not the usual 

Masala Poha (Garam Masala Pohe/ Avalakki Aval Upma)

Masala Poha (Garam Masala Pohe/ Avalakki Aval Upma)

A variation from the regular Kanda Poha/ Avalakki. This is very easy to make and can be put together in about 10 minutes. My mother used to make this Poha (Flattened Rice) when we were younger. This used to be a great hit with my 

Pineapple in Spicy Sweet Coconut Curry (Ananas Sasam)

Pineapple in Spicy Sweet Coconut Curry (Ananas Sasam)

We have been married for quite a few years now, long enough to understand and predict each others tastes, likes and dislikes. Or so I thought, until a routine trip to the grocery proved that I had concluded a bit too soon. I have a 

Beans and Dill in Coconut Curry ( Beans Ambat)

Beans and Dill in Coconut Curry ( Beans Ambat)

Dill is a favorite at our house and so I put it in things like curries, rice, rotis etc. Dill is available in bulk during the Fall and Spring season in the Indian groceries and so we use it the most then. Dill is not