Breakfast

Semolina Pancake / Dosa

Apart from being a delicious Semolina dosa or crepe one thing I like when I prepare this recipe is never have to think about soaking rice for 3 hrs, making a paste by blending it or going through my pantry to check if I have enough rice stocked up. Most recipes of Indian…

Cucumber Steamed Cake / Mangalorean Mandas

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…

Potato Bhaji / Aloo Bhaji – Vegetarian

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…

Vegetarian

Baingan Barta – Eggplant Recipe

  Baigan (eggplant/aubergine/brinjal) Barta is named in Hindi language is Punjabi origin. In this recipe I have baked the aubergines to get a soft, tender pulp. They are peeled and mashed which is then mixed with onions and very few basic Indian spices. Traditionaly served with Indian Roti (bread). Another fantastic way to…

Beet Apple Carrot juice

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….

Paneer Dry with Nando’s Sauce

This is a recipe which I prepare quiet often when I am on the hustle and one of the easiest recipes to side with anything. Now, that is one good reason why I couldn’t post this recipe earlier. However, this time with my husbands help in clicking pictures I could post this recipe…

Semolina Pancake / Dosa

Apart from being a delicious Semolina dosa or crepe one thing I like when I prepare this recipe is never have to think about soaking rice for 3 hrs, making a paste by blending it or going through my pantry to check if I have enough rice stocked up. Most recipes of Indian…

Cucumber Steamed Cake / Mangalorean Mandas

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…

Creamy Chickpea Curry

For decades, my secret weapon for a quick, delicious vegetarian meal has been chickpea curry. It’s perfect when I’m short on time but craving something hearty and flavorful. Chickpea curry comes together with just a handful of basic spices and a splash of whipping cream for a luxuriously creamy texture, making it absolutely…

Pork Lettuce Wraps

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….

Indache Manni (Palm Sago Pudding)

Discover the exquisite world of Palm Sago Starch, also known as Indache Peet in Konkani, a hidden gem in the culinary traditions of Mangalore used to make manni or pudding. Extracted from the trunk of the majestic Caryota urens tree, this unique ingredient has been cherished for generations, revered for its unparalleled ability…

Beetroot Veg Puffs – Simple

Here is a simple crunchy savory Beetroot Veg Puffs made extra easy with ready-to-use frozen puff pastry. They can always be made with left-over beets or any veggies that you would like to add into your puff filling. One can even pack these for lunch as take-away for picnics, outings or when going…

Mutton Curry in Pressure Cooker

The easy way I cook my mutton is using a pressure cooker. Its fast and time efficient. Mutton curry recipe I prepared here is very basic and all you need to do is just grab a few Indian spices. I liked the idea of having a thick gravy as a dip so I…

Baingan Barta – Eggplant Recipe

  Baigan (eggplant/aubergine/brinjal) Barta is named in Hindi language is Punjabi origin. In this recipe I have baked the aubergines to get a soft, tender pulp. They are peeled and mashed which is then mixed with onions and very few basic Indian spices. Traditionaly served with Indian Roti (bread). Another fantastic way to…

Creamy Chickpea Curry

For decades, my secret weapon for a quick, delicious vegetarian meal has been chickpea curry. It’s perfect when I’m short on time but craving something hearty and flavorful. Chickpea curry comes together with just a handful of basic spices and a splash of whipping cream for a luxuriously creamy texture, making it absolutely…

Pork Lettuce Wraps

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….

Indache Manni (Palm Sago Pudding)

Discover the exquisite world of Palm Sago Starch, also known as Indache Peet in Konkani, a hidden gem in the culinary traditions of Mangalore used to make manni or pudding. Extracted from the trunk of the majestic Caryota urens tree, this unique ingredient has been cherished for generations, revered for its unparalleled ability…

Beetroot Veg Puffs – Simple

Here is a simple crunchy savory Beetroot Veg Puffs made extra easy with ready-to-use frozen puff pastry. They can always be made with left-over beets or any veggies that you would like to add into your puff filling. One can even pack these for lunch as take-away for picnics, outings or when going…

Creamy Chickpea Curry

For decades, my secret weapon for a quick, delicious vegetarian meal has been chickpea curry. It’s perfect when I’m short on time but craving something hearty and flavorful. Chickpea curry comes together with just a handful of basic spices and a splash of whipping cream for a luxuriously creamy texture, making it absolutely…

Pork Lettuce Wraps

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….

Indache Manni (Palm Sago Pudding)

Discover the exquisite world of Palm Sago Starch, also known as Indache Peet in Konkani, a hidden gem in the culinary traditions of Mangalore used to make manni or pudding. Extracted from the trunk of the majestic Caryota urens tree, this unique ingredient has been cherished for generations, revered for its unparalleled ability…

Beetroot Veg Puffs – Simple

Here is a simple crunchy savory Beetroot Veg Puffs made extra easy with ready-to-use frozen puff pastry. They can always be made with left-over beets or any veggies that you would like to add into your puff filling. One can even pack these for lunch as take-away for picnics, outings or when going…

Mutton Curry in Pressure Cooker

The easy way I cook my mutton is using a pressure cooker. Its fast and time efficient. Mutton curry recipe I prepared here is very basic and all you need to do is just grab a few Indian spices. I liked the idea of having a thick gravy as a dip so I…

Baingan Barta – Eggplant Recipe

  Baigan (eggplant/aubergine/brinjal) Barta is named in Hindi language is Punjabi origin. In this recipe I have baked the aubergines to get a soft, tender pulp. They are peeled and mashed which is then mixed with onions and very few basic Indian spices. Traditionaly served with Indian Roti (bread). Another fantastic way to…

Crispy Pork Wonton – Chinese

I have been wanting to try out the crispy version of Chinese deep-fried wontons ever since the time I have eaten these 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…

Silken Tofu with Garlic and Crispy Onion

This Jiggly soyabean product of Silken tofu is one of the vast array of tofus that are commonly used in the Asian cuisine. Silken tofu is soft, delicate and just require a little bit of skill for careful handling before they fall apart. These cakes of soft silken tofu can be eaten raw…

Orange Cake

Orange cake, a simple aromatic yellow cake has such an amazing fragrance that 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 couple of hours. So, I thought of taking something homemade. I decided…