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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
