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For decades, my secret weapon for a quick, delicious vegetarian meal has been chickpea curry. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a type of legume that is widely cultivated for its edible seeds. They are one of the most popular and nutritious plant-based foods, commonly used in various cuisines worldwide. It’s perfect when I’m…
Mutton Curry Recipe is a hearty, slow-cooked dish. It brings together tender pieces of mutton simmered in a deeply spiced, aromatic gravy. This traditional Indian mutton curry includes a blend of warming whole spices like cinnamon and cloves. It is also layered with ground Masala including coriander, turmeric, and red chili powder. The easy way…
Baingan Bharta is a traditional Punjabi eggplant recipe. The name comes from “Baingan,” meaning eggplant. “Bharta” refers to a dish where ingredients are mashed or crushed. In this dish, baked eggplants are peeled, mashed, and mixed with onions and simple Indian spices. The result is a smoky, flavorful dish typically served with Indian roti…
I have wanted to try the crispy version of Chinese deep-fried crispy Pork wonton Recipe. I first ate them at a local food court in Singapore. They are crispy and delicious which makes it a perfect homemade appetizer for potluck parties. One can just buy these store bought wonton wrappers or wonton pastries. Store them…
This jiggly soybean product is a form of silken tofu. It is one of the vast array of Tofu commonly used in Asian cuisine. Silken tofu is soft, delicate and just need a little bit of skill for careful handling before they fall apart. These cakes of soft silken tofu can be eaten raw. It…
Orange cake is a simple aromatic yellow cake. It has such an amazing fragrance. You will without a doubt prepare it again. One of my favorite evening snack. One weekend we visited our old batchmates from college and before visiting we had a couple of hours. So, I thought of taking something homemade. I decided…
Quick tomato rice is my go-to when low on ingredients and don’t have time to run to the store. It’s the perfect fix for busy days when lunch or dinner needs to be fast, simple, and still delicious 😋. It’s been a while since my last post and believe my loyal visitors must be wondering…
A comforting coastal delicacy made with tender kube (fresh clams). They are gently simmered in creamy coconut milk. The dish is flavored with garlic, ginger, onions, and a touch of chili. Coconut milk gives a rich flavor especially with a combination of seafood and spices. Fresh clams in coconut milk is one of the favorite…
Pork mince can be used for different types of meals such as preparing meatballs, fillings for wonton soup, patties etc. Hence its versatile. This recipe of adding greens in your everyday diet is a healthier choice. Pork mince goes very well with lettuce with a juicy intense flavor of sweetness, spiciness and tanginess. I would…
Happy New year to my lovely readers. I have noticed several readers on my posts over the past few weeks. Knowing that there are many who want to cook amazing recipes motivates me to share. Today’s recipe, my first post of 2018 is the best pork steak you will ever have. A quick, simple and…
This fruit cake can be made anytime during the year. It is especially useful if you need to bake a cake at the last-minute and have not much time. I baked 2 fruit cakes this Christmas. One was a last-minute cake to give as a gift to my Neighbor and relatives. The other was a…
A Traditional Christmas cake is steeped in brandy and dried fruits imparting lovely aroma. An easy plum cake recipe that I made for the first time without any hassle of too many ingredients. It’s simple and can even be baked by a beginner. The process begins weeks in advance. Dried fruits are soaked slowly in…
Rose cookies are traditionally prepared before New Year in South-Indian Christian households. They are always available in Mangalore supermarkets during Christmas. There, you can find varieties of other crispy and savory Christmas snacks. Kokis are made using a special round iron mould. The mould is in the shape of a flower with a long handle to…
It’s December! Yay!! A season to be jolly and be crafty to celebrate Christmas. Making window decals with colorful snowflakes is an exquisite way of decorating your home. For me a snowy Christmas is such an amazing feeling since most of my life I have lived in a tropical climate and snow during Christmas is…
This fresh juice of beetroot, carrot and apple has a wonderful rich red color of beets with their natural sweetness. Its stunningly delicious which has been one of my favorites ever since. Having this chilled was refreshing and has been considered as a miracle drink because of a wide range of health benefits. Preparation time:…
This is a recipe which I prepare quiet often when I am on the hustle. It is one of the easiest recipes to side with anything. Now, that is one good reason why I couldn’t post this recipe earlier. Still, this time with my husbands help in clicking pictures I post this recipe today. This…
Since the time I have learnt how to make a Pizza 🍕 at home, trust me! This recipe will make your jaw-dropping 😵😱 once you learn the technique of how its done. The pizza crust is soft and crisp on the edges. A great motivation to learn how to make homemade pizza with customized toppings. Making a pizza…
This is an easy caramel pudding dessert with just 5 ingredients. It has a Malaysian twist by adding caramel of palm sugar, known as ‘Gula Melaka’ in Malay. Making a quick recipe with few basic ingredients that I can put together with less effort was my intention. It is creamy, delicate and irresistible for an…
No-bake recipe of dory fish fillet seasoned and coated with egg, flour and breadcrumbs. One can serve these as party snacks with tartar, mayonnaise or mustard dips. For accompaniment as mains serve them with some greens. An even easier and quick way is making a fish fillet sandwich. You can also serve them on a…
Today, I am posting this recipe of classic lasagna, everyone’s favorite. It’s a great comfort food and can be prepared to please a small crowd or for potluck parties. Thanks to my lovely cousin who gave me this idea of making a lasagna. She loves it and I hope to see her try this recipe….
Apart from being a delicious Semolina dosa or crepe, I like this recipe because it’s convenient. I never have to think about soaking rice for 3 hours. There’s no need to make a paste by blending it or checking my pantry for enough rice. Most recipes of Indian crepe or dosa need to go through…
Yesterday was Deepavali, so I thought of preparing this incredible rice cake called as Cucumber cake or Mandas (konkani) which my mom used to prepare occasionally at home. The steaming process gives a lovely aroma due to the common ingredients such as jaggery and coconut that I usually add to most of my mangalorean snacks…
This simple creamy celery soup is a healthy recipe. I usually use just one or two heads of celery for my mutton soup and wasn’t sure of what to make with the rest. I think that celery is an underrated ingredient which I realized over time and has known to be a very healthy supplement…
Potato Bhaji or Aloo bhaji is a South-Indian dish served hot along with a round deep-fried bread called puri or poori also named as poori bhaji as a whole. It’s typically prepared spicy so you can add green chilies if you like it hot. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 to 40 minutes Serves:…
If you noticed, the last time I blogged a recipe was a week ago. Since then I have been thinking of ways to prepare something sweet that can be made with fruits. My husband is so charming that when he is home he doesn’t want me being in the kitchen the whole time preparing…
Chicken thighs marinated with few blended spices makes it a fantastic easy recipe for an incredible flavor of thirty-minute meals. Roasting in the oven makes it effortless to spend less time in the kitchen during busy hours. Preparation time: 5 minutes (excluding marination) Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients Olive oil Skinless chicken thighs –…
Every time I see Clams, it reminds me of one my childhood memories of Mangalore visiting the beach during summer foraging for clams. When the tide rises the live clams that burrow in the sand come out and we dig in to catch them before they rebury themselves as they follow the waves. That day…
I’m trying creative ways to make my vegetarian dishes pleasing and delicious after realizing that meat is what we cannot live without. And, we are missing out couple of servings containing vegetables and greens🌿 in out diet so this recipe was easy to prepare as a substitute of meat. I always stir-fried zucchini by seasoning it…
Kheer or Vermicelli Pudding is a term used for milk pudding. In some region of India they call it payasam. This simple recipe of Vermicelli Pudding is prepared mainly with Vermicelli. It uses a handful of other ingredients for a lighter dessert. You can also replace vermicelli with rice, sago, tapioca pearls etc. For flavor, cardamom…
Quick and easy vegan recipe of crispy Onion fritters also known as Onion Bhaji in Indian cuisine, mainly served as a snack or starter before a main course. Its also sometimes named as pakora (fritter) which are deep-fried in a batter of chickpea flour. I make this quiet often when we want to munch on snacks and this…
I have been wanting to make these crabs for so long but always had something else planned for the weekend. I have never cooked crabs nor had the slightest idea what should be done if the crab is alive, neither did my husband. I told my husband: “My job is to cook the crab yours…
It’s been far too long since I’ve deep-fried food and had a crazy craving for some seafood. Shrimp fry with a lovely twist of coconut and breadcrumb mix was a great treat. Coconut Shrimp Fry 🍤 has a delicious coating of sweetness and light crunch. Although I had fresh grated coconut I wanted to try out…
Pulao or Pulav is a delicately flavored rice. It is lightly toasted in Ghee and then cooked in spices like cloves and cinnamon. There are different variations of making a pulav in Indian Cuisine with assorted veggies. Sweet Pulav is mainly served during occasions in Mangalore. The main flavor of this dish comes from the…
I’m not sure why I have been hesitant on posting pork bafat recipe. Mostly because its commonly prepared by Mangaloreans, and I believe most people would know how to prepare it as it is a favorite among all Mangaloreans. However, some have their own special recipe so I thought of sharing this recipe my mom’s…
Beef stuffed Cabbage Rolls is an authentic family recipe. It is a delicious one-skillet supper recipe that develops more flavor the longer it sits on stove-top. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes Ingredients Cabbage leaves – 12, bigger the better (rinsed) *see notes Beef mince – 200 g Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp Onions…
Even in this sweltering heat, one weekend evening, we went to a small local restaurant to have something very light and ordered steaming hot mushroom soup served in a paper cup. It was thick, delicious and satisfying. Since then, I wanted to try it and I finally made it. I bought these fresh huge mushrooms…
I know there are many ingredients that include in Sweet Chilli Prawn recipe, but not all are required. You can still prepare this recipe with few sauces like the soya sauce and tomato sauce. They are always in my pantry for delicious stir-fry dishes as these. This dish is mildly spicy, and in order to…
Vegetable Chili Paste or Vegetable Curry Paste is a staple at our home for curries. My mom commonly prepares it to give a good flavor and aroma to the dish. It’s also known as meet-mirsang masala (chili paste) to us Mangaloreans living in the coastal region. We grind the ingredients to a fine thick paste and store it…
There is no reason why one cannot try this recipe of Parmesan Stuffed Chicken. It doesn’t require fancy ingredients to make a phenomenal delicious filling dinner/lunch. Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes Cooking/Baking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Chicken Breasts / Boneless chicken – 4 Baking tray 13-in. × 9-in. Olive oil for greasing couple of…
When you need to feed a group of people, this vegetarian curry recipe is easy to make. It is also quite suitable for a crowd. It’s tempting to use store-bought ready-made spices. But, nothing compares to the taste of homemade veg-spice-paste with fresh and pure ingredients. Even if you prepare an extra batch you can…
After all that I have eaten while I was back home, I’m excited to bring back a few recipes. These recipes will satisfy the cravings for a delicious, spicy seafood fry. Fish chili paste is made out of the most common spices that are available in almost every local Indian supermarket. It is popular in…
Coorgi pork is a traditional dish from Coorg with a complete twist unlike my previous post of black pepper pork recipe. Coorg also known as Kodagu, is a district in South-Indian state of Karnataka. It’s a hill station with a stunning landscape and because of its breathtaking view, history, nature, cool climate it is equated…
Curry is the pinnacle dish of South Asian meals goes-with-everything and a great accompaniment with bread, rice pancakes or rice. This Chicken Curry recipe is a basic recipe that is made easy where even a newbie can try and can never go wrong. In Mangalorean cuisine we call this dish as Kori Rotti, Kori – Chicken…
Bone-Marrow is considered a delicacy in many countries with India being one of them. We in Mangalore prepare variety of mutton dishes with bone marrow in them. Not everyone accepts the taste of the bone marrow flesh but, I suggest you taste it once. Eating with hands is the best way to enjoy the bone marrow….
While Breadfruit is still unknown to many, they are commonly found in tropical areas where good amount of sunlight and rain is required. We have a tree in our backyard in my hometown and quiet often my family used to prepare this recipe to accompany with anything as a side dish. During my last…
On the occasion of Easter weekend, I baked Egg Puffs wondering if something similar like these that are made in bakeries can be re-created at home. I never thought Egg puffs were this easy to be made at home, especially when you feel confounded by making a dough and your not too sure if the pastry would turn out…
Clay-pot recipes are one my families ancient ways of cooking. My granies backyard has a separate open fireplace to cook food in clay-pots. My mom still cooks food in clay pots in granies kitchen. The food prepared in them are one of the tastiest than when prepared using other utensils. Having lived abroad some foods can never…
They say:”The key to everything is patience”. That defines my recipe today. I prepared it last weekend. Sweet Rice Dumplings are a typical Mangalorean sweet dish. Sweet Rice Dumplings with turmeric leaves have another name. They are commonly known as Haldikolyache Patholi in Konkani language (mother-tongue in South-West coast of India). Its made with rice filled…
I have always had sides of mutton recipes in Indian restaurants and it never occurred to me how easy it was to cook at home. Its not so often that I prepare mutton at home because its not available everywhere, especially in supermarkets where pork, chicken or beef is easily available. Mutton Ghee Roast is another recipe from…
These Hot Chili Peppers which are commonly known as ‘Banana Peppers’ is named because it resembles the shape of a banana. It is 6-inch-long pepper, mild hot because of its seeds. These banana pepper fritters are easy to make in less than 30 minutes. My husband wanted it spicy so I haven’t removed the seeds…
