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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….
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…
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…
Hubby loves Goli baje’s, sounds funny, haha..Well, I came to know more of his tastes after getting married to him. And I love making them occasionally. Goli baje (in Tulu, Indian cuisine) is a deep-fried tea-time snack popular in Mangalore-Udupi region. It is also known as Mangalore bajji or Mangalore bonda. Yes, my posts are…
I love thick creamy soups that are full of natural flavor. A vegetarian supplement is essential and I wanted to prepare it in the form of a soup. I usually find soup recipes have some cream added for more flavor but this Carrot soup recipe was easy to make without the cream, a delicious soup that can…
I think most people know how to prepare an egg even for a beginner. If there is nothing else to eat in the kitchen counter, eggs are good enough to go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I haven’t posted any breakfast recipes with egg and the idea of making a scrambled egg that is moist and…
The reason I made Chicken bites with chicken breasts is because it’s bite size, easy and so much better than take-outs. Takes 35 – 40 minutes max. I cannot tell you how much I loved the taste of it after tossing the fried chicken in the sauces. Make sure you do not use salty soya sauce. Chicken…
I’m quiet surprised that I’m making another snack for Christmas. After my Sweet curls recipe this is my second recipe on Christmas goodies. I prepared this yesterday and I loved the way they turned out. Diamond cuts or Tukdi (we call it in konkani at home) is a traditional snack. It’s still a favorite snack to munch on…
It’s been a while since my last post, but now I’m back. Well, I have been learning to bake and the best way I learn – Bake it yourself! Cooking is fun but sometimes it’s like a laboratory measuring, testing etc. That requires a lot of patience! So, yesterday I thought of making a refreshing drink. The…
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 It’s lovely exploring different cultures through food especially the Chinese food. I like Chinese food a lot and we have a lot of restaurants here that provide incredible food. Chinese wontons are commonly served which made me plan on making them at home as I…
It is my first preparation of a marinade for pork ribs which turned out as good as I expected. Previously, I had prepared pork ribs but it lacked some ingredient and marination time was less which is why I was reluctant to post it until now. I realized that this recipe turned out just the way I wanted. The…
Sometimes you get lazy and want to just relax. Times when you want to minimize kitchen time but still have a delicious dinner. I loved this easy recipe of melted cheese mixed with pasta served with chicken ghee roast. Chicken Ghee Roast is a mouthwatering, spicy and highly aromatic recipe famous in South-Indian cuisine. I got a pack…
This Spicy Chicken recipe uses a hot chili pepper called “chili padi” (bird’s eye chili) commonly used in the Malaysian Cuisine. It is also called as Kung Pao Chicken, a spicy stir-fry dish made with chicken, peanuts,vegetables and chili peppers. Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 – 20 minutes Ingredients Chicken – 250 g, cut into…
A quick and easy one pot rice recipe is the Fried Rice. I picked up this recipe from my sis-in-law back then when I used to visit them in a countryside. This is almost exactly her recipe. It is a great way to use left over rice or prepare it quickly for many servings. Preparation…
Lotus Leaf Bun is a chinese steamed bun, named after their shape as it is folded in the form of a lotus leaf with a opening with variations in filling like meat, prawns or sweet. They are also called as Bau, pau in Mandarin or Chinese bun which is locally found at hawkers or restaurants…
This is my second best dish of beef mince I am posting here today. Beef meatball curry recipe has a delicious creamy texture with a sweet taste. Since I used thick sour yogurt it was slightly sour which enhanced the flavor with other combination of spices. Adding yogurt can also reduce the heat of the dish, hence you…
Shrimps are one of my favorite. This pan fried shrimp recipe is one of the easy recipes to prepare when your craving to have something fried with spice. Not shelling the shrimp gives it a glorious spice filled flavor of garlic. I used fresh garlic as I was out of stock of garlic paste. If you…
It’s been a while since my last post. I have been out of town and hence didn’t find time to post. So, hold your horses, because soon I will be posting about my getaway experience. Now since I’m back, after settling in, I tried this delicious easy snack, flapjacks recipe like an oat bar which makes…
I do not prepare soups very often, since I live in a tropical climate. However, when I do prepare a soup, it’s the cream of chicken soup that has been on my menu once in every two weeks. I always have chicken breasts in my shopping cart for easy quick meals and this recipe has been very simple, very delicious…
When I say Beetroot rice, what is the first thing you notice? Oh yes! The color, of course. It’s gorgeous purple/red color is so deep and vibrant, that when combined with rice, just makes a wonderful one pot easy recipe. If you have tried this, then drop a feedback of your recipe. Preparation time: 10…
I love this version of baked muffin, as it gave me a taste of all the flavors of snacks we used to have as a kid and even now. The main components being jaggery and cinnamon, is just a lovely combination! It’s an evening snack recipe, easy to prepare in less than an hour. In…
I’ve always wanted to prepare something easy as a side dish just like the restaurants and this homemade stir fry recipe will knock your socks off! Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients Olive oil for frying Red bell pepper – 1 big, cut into medium small (optional) Green bell pepper – 1 big, cut into…
When I think of Schnitzel, it takes me back to the day when a friend of mine had invited me over for Christmas and we had prepared Schnitzel for dinner along with the other friends. Schnitzel meaning meat in a crust, is a German word and a very popular dish originating in Austria. In the Viennese…
Passion Fruit is a tropical fruit, and one of the many variety of fruits here in South East Asia which I didn’t know existed. I would try to imagine what this odd fruit tastes like and how would one use it. It’s enclosed with flesh-covered seeds which is edible. They can vary in color but, the passion fruit which I…
Have you ever had this feeling when you crave for certain food, you get homesick and just want to grab certain food from your imagination and quell hunger? Well, I got hungry and saw these over-ripe bananas languishing in my fruit box which brought me into making banana fritters for tea. Fritters are popularly used with a variety…
“Vindaloo” is traditionally popular in the Goan cuisine in India and often considered as a fiery spicy dish made with pork. This recipe is more of a flavored sauce with its sweet, tangy taste. Pork Vindaloo limits the use of more chilies in order to tone down the heat of a spicy-hot dish. Requirement: Blender Preparation time: 20…
This Beef cutlet recipe specifically reminds me of my childhood, when my Mom used to make occasionally. It has has been one of my favorites in my book of recipes for years since I’ve been away from home. It can be a light afternoon snack, appetizer or a side. They are best when served hot, and you can’t…
