I wanted to prepare zhatpat breakfast because I had got up late today. I had some cooked peas in the fridge, thought using it out, but how? Yes, the idea is not bad making poori out of it. Quick and tasty pooris ready by limited time. Here is the recipe..
THE DANCE OF THE MUSTARD, THE AROMA OF THE COCONUT OIL WAFTING IN THE SLIGHTLY SMOKY KITCHEN, THE TANG OF THE TAMARIND, THE SUGAR, THE SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE.... THE MEMORIES OF MOM'S KITCHEN WHERE I USED TO HANG AROUND TO QUENCH MY HUNGER; THE HOPE WAS TO GET THE FIRST TASTE OF ANYTHING MOM'S DISHES OUT BEFORE MY BROS OR SIS'. OH I MISS THOSE DAYS, BUT NOW I WANT TO RECREATE THAT MAGIC- TO REMIND MYSELF, TO LET THE WORLD KNOW ABOUT IT.
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
PEAS POORI
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
MACHKAT DOSA
This traditional machkat dosa was in my to do list since long. Today I got the ideal time to prepare machkat dosa. It is also made in different ways. Here whole udad Dal with skin is used, but I used normal dosa udad dal. I added green gram here. Both type of rice also can be added that is ukdo and surayi. Here I added only surayi/ White rice. It is very easy and healthy preparation. The recipe goes like this...
Makes 6-7 dosas.
Thursday, 3 May 2018
MANGO LASSI
It is summer, most of the times the milk get spoiled. I made thick buttermilk with this spoiled milk. Again there are plenty ripe mangoes in my kitchen. I thought the best way of using both is making MANGO LASSI. IT IS REALLY YUMMY, PERFECT IN HOT SUMMER
WHAT YOU NEED:
MANGOES - 2 OR 2 CUP MANGO PIECES
THICK BUTTERMILK - 1 1/2 CUPS
MILK - 1/2 CUP
SUGAR - 3-4 TBSP OR TO TASTE
CARDAMOM - 3-4
MINT LEAVES - A FEW
Thursday, 26 April 2018
TENDLE BIBBE UPKARI / IVY GOURD TENDER CASHEW STIRFRY
Tendle and bibbe upkari is made on special occasions like Ugadi, Vijaya dashami, weddings or on temple festivals. Bibbo is tender cashew nuts. It is mainly a Konkani recipe.
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
JEEV KADGI BATATE UPKARI / TENDER BREADFRUIT POTATO STIR FRY
A simple Konakni preparation of tender breadfruit with potato stir fry.
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
KADGI GHASHI / RAW JACK FRUIT GHASHI
Raw Jackfruit ghashi is a popular side dish in Konkani household. This preparation is made in temple festivals also. Here we don't add garlic seasoning. We add mustard seeds and curry leaves seasoning gives the special aroma of Temple feast.
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
TOMATO JUICE
On summer days to beat the heat one should drink lots of water, eating juicy fruit also helps a bit. Fruit juices with little punch makes the feel like just entering in heaven, yes it tastes heavenly.
Sunday, 8 April 2018
DAHI PAKHALA
PAKHALA IS AUTHENTIC DISH FROM ORISSA, MADE FROM RICE AND ENOUGH WATER. IT IS CALLED WATER RICE, CONSUMING THIS WILL HELP TO BEAT THE HEAT ON SUMMER DAYS.
Thursday, 22 March 2018
PUMPKIN SAMBAR
A FRIEND POSTED PUMPKIN SAMBAR IN A FOOD GROUP A FEW MONTHS BACK. THIS SAMBAR IS UNIQUE BECAUSE, IT IS MADE WITHOUT DAL/ LENTILS. NORMALLY SAMBAR IS PREPARED WITH TURDAL, A MAIN INGREDIENT HERE. I WAS VERY MUCH WAITING TO GET THE PUMPKIN AND TO MAKE THIS UNIQUE SAMBAR.
Friday, 16 March 2018
CHIKKOO LASSI
Recently I made milkshake and special milkshake with ripe chikkoos. Now I prepared sweet lassi with chikkoo. Very tasty and refreshing drink on hot summer days.
Monday, 12 March 2018
JACKFRUIT ALMOND MILK SHAKE
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
CABBAGE SANNA IDLI/ SPICY CABBAGE IDLI
One of the GSB's popular side dish Sanna Idli, a spicy idli made with rice and tur dal. I have posted plain and onion spicy idlis. This is made with cabbage.
Thursday, 22 February 2018
SWEET MANGO GOJJU
A very simple side dish from the Konkani Community made from ripe mango.
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
BLACK CHANA AND MALABAR SPINACH KABAB
We have planted Malabar spinach / Vali in our backyard. In Kerala I have not seen this particular vegetable in markets. We love Vali very much. So we brought it's cuttings from Mangalore and planted it here. The plant is growing so well. Today I used some leaves in making kababs. It is yummy indeed. For kababs I used black chickpeas and Malabar spinach. No onion and garlic is added here.
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
STRAWBERRY AND GREEN GRAPES JUICE
Lots of Strawberries and Grapes in the market, you will simply fall in love with these beautiful fruits. Seeing it's stunning beauty and color, I couldn't stop buying.
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
SPECIAL CHIKKOO MILK SHAKE
MY HUSBAND STARTED LIKING CHIKKOOS. RECENTLY HE HAD THE CHIKKOO MILK SHAKE; SINCE THEN OUR FRUIT TRAY IS FILLED WITH CHIKKOOS. THE VENDOR GAVE HIM A BEAUTIFUL SHAKE RECIPE AND I TRIED IT TODAY. IT IS A BIG HIT HERE. HERE IS THE RECIPE...
BIMBUL NONCHE/ BILIMBI PICKLE
Here we have a big Bilimbi tree in the backyard and the tree is full of fruits. I feel really sad when it gets wasted, I can use only 3-4 fruits in curries. Today I made Bimbul pickle with lots of gravy.
Monday, 8 January 2018
CHIKKOO MILK SHAKE
Fresh fruits drinks are always welcome. Here is one cool drink made with fresh Chikkoo.