Kosambari/Healthy South Indian lentil salad

Kosambari/Healthy South Indian lentil salad

Kosambari is a healthy lentil salad from the state of Karnataka made using soaked Moong dal(split mung beans), choice of vegetables and fresh coconut. Kosambari is prepared across the state as a part of a meal. In some parts of Karnataka Kosambari is also shared 

Kale palya/Kale poriyal/Kale thoran

Kale palya/Kale poriyal/Kale thoran

Kale palya makes a nutritious, hearty side for rice and rotis. I love Kale! It is packed with nutrients and I love it’s texture as it holds it’s shape even after cooking. It does not turn into a mush. This South Indian style Kale palya(sauteed 

Mango sasive/Mango in coconut, mustard gravy

Mango sasive/Mango in coconut, mustard gravy

Mango sasive, maavina hannu sasive is yet another simple and quick side dish from Mangalore. With mangoes now in season, I really wanted to share this gem of a recipe, so those who haven’t tried it yet, have enough time to prepare saasive before mangoes 

Tondekai Huli menasina kodilu, Ivygourd curry

Tondekai Huli menasina kodilu, Ivygourd curry

Huli menasina kodilu is a Havyaka side dish served over rice. Havyaka cuisine is known for simple yet flavourful recipes. Huli menasina kodilu is one such curry recipe from the Havyaka community that is easy to make, needs only a few ingredients but Oh so 

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Tambuli/malabar spinach + basil tambli

Tambuli/malabar spinach + basil tambli

Tambuli/tambli is a simple side dish from the state of Karnataka in the south of India. In my opinion, tambuli is an epitome of comfort food, cannot get any more comforting than this. Especially in the summers, as the temperatures begin to spike, I wish 

Horsegram kulith rasam |Kudu huruli saaru

Horsegram kulith rasam |Kudu huruli saaru

Aromatic gravy prepared using Horsegram/kulith/huruli served warm with rice! Horsegram or kulith rasam is a humble dish from South Canara region of India. The rasam is both quick and easy to make and goes well with rice. It is a mix of spicy, sour flavor 

Kesar badam kheer/ Indian rice pudding

Kesar badam kheer/ Indian rice pudding

The perfectly creamy Indian rice pudding also called as rice kheer, flavoured with almonds, saffron and cardamom! Rice pudding is one such dessert that’s traditionally prepared around the world in MANY countries. It’s amazing how ONE dish can be made in SO many different ways 

Majjige huli/melara/coconut yogurt curry

Majjige huli/melara/coconut yogurt curry

Majjige huli, called melaara in Havyaka language is one of the cornerstones of Havyaka cuisine. There is no festive meal without it. Spices that go into this dish are next to none and that makes the taste of vegetables shine through. Whoever came up with 

Super soft cucumber dosa

Super soft cucumber dosa

Cucumber dosa called Mullusouthe(cucumber) dose in Mangaluru is one of the traditional Havyaka breakfast dishes. Super soft and flavorful, these can be accompanied with pickle, honey, yogurt, coconut chutney or sambar or this jackfruit curry Dose is an integral part of Mangalorean cuisine and is 

Young jackfruit curry | gujje gasi

Young jackfruit curry | gujje gasi

This young jackfruit curry is easy to make, requires only a handful of ingredients but is so flavourful! I learnt to make this jackfruit curry from my mom, who learnt it from a friend who belongs to the GSB community of Mangaluru. In Konkani, this