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Mangalore style palya is a simple vegetable side dish, generally prepared using a single vegetable or sometimes a mix of vegetables. The vegetables are sauteed in a small amount of seasoned oil and cooked until tender and finished off with some freshly grated coconut. Doesn’t …
Green chilli thecha is a rustic, super-flavourful chutney/dip from Maharashtra prepared using green chillies and roasted peanuts. I had never heard of thecha until a few years ago, when my friend Gayatri, who is from Maharashtra, brought me some of her homemade green chilli thecha …
A unique modak recipe prepared using rice instead of rice flour. Turns softer than the ones made with rice flour. A jaggery free option is included. Modak, called Modaka in the state of Karnataka is a sweet rice dumpling stuffed with a coconut and jaggery …
Vegan lemongrass fried rice is every lemongrass fan’s dream come true! I once ate a Vietnamese bahn-mi sandwich at a restaurant and was blown away at how they made tofu taste so good by sauteing it with lemongrass, learn how to use lemongrass from the …
Vegan lemongrass tofu is one of the best things to prepare with tofu! Lemongrass is one of the most fragrant herbs and tofu is like a blank canvas, bland and also an acquired taste in my opinion. Fragrant lemongrass is one of the best ways …
Chutney powder, called chutney pudi in Karnataka is a staple in South Indian homes. This shelf stable condiment is a great thing to have in your pantry for an emergency when you need a super quick meal. It also makes a healthy accompaniment to everyday …
This healthy black forest parfait is naturally sweetened and made with good for you ingredients, but rich enough to satisfy a dessert craving. With summer in full swing and fresh cherries in season and staring at me from the fruit basket, a major craving to …
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Sprouted mung bean salad or green gram salad is a nutritious and refreshing addition to any meal. It can also be a meal on its own. Sprouting mung beans increases its nutrition value. The sprouted beans are added into the salad raw, and they lend …
This radish raita has won the hearts of many radish haters, including my husband! It has converted people who swore to never eat radish again! You need to make it, to believe it 🙂 Not everyone likes the smell and taste of radish/mooli, especially when …
Jackfruit kottige takes me back home to Mangaluru, a beautiful coastal city in the south of India. Jackfruits are celebrated in the region. Us Mangaloreans absolutely love this fruit! Varieties of savory dishes are prepared using raw/tender jackfruits. They are also preserved in brine for …