SaiGeetha Pai

SaiGeetha Pai

I am Saigeetha, a homemaker, food blogger, baker and a cook. Cooking is my passion.

Moringa leaves Thogayal/ Chutney

Moringa leaves has many health benefits and rich in iron. We usually make dal, sannapolo( spicy dosa) with its leaves and flowers. This time we tried this chutney and it turned out yummazing! Made with homegrown leaves, and the groundnut…

Soyi Muddo / Kavali Poli

Soyi Muddo is yet another authentic Konkani dish that carries so many memories for me. Whenever my aunt prepared it, she would lovingly bring some for us and for her mother-in-law, who fondly called it Kavali Poli in Konkani.During my…

Bondi Upkari/Banana flower Sabzi

Bondi is a special treat! Whenever it’s brought home, Amma always saves some upkari for me. Usually, we use homegrown or if someone shares ,but this time I picked some up from Spar to create a chopping reel featuring Amma.…

Mooga Upkari/ Sprouted green gram

This one’s a Konkani classic . Made with kirlaile(sprouted green gram), we play with variations . This time, I soaked sprouts in water to remove the skin. You may add curry leaves for better flavour. Goes well with rice and…

Doddak

Just received some delightful Doddak video clips from my aunt! She’s an amazing cook, and her skills remind me of my Mamama. During COVID, she’d send us cooking videos in our family group – way before reels were a thing.…

Viral fish fry /Anjal tawa fry

I finally tried this recipe with Anjal and this turned out like restaurant style.This recipe can be made with other fish like mackeral, sardines etc. This recipe is a keeper. Do give it a try and thank me later.P. s…

Almond Mysore pak

I made this on 1st day of Diwali and we celebrate Dhanvantari Jayanti or Dhanteras. Wishing everyone good health, peace, and prosperity on this auspicious day. Sharing my Diwali sweet – Almond Mysore Pak, made with MasterChef Mom’s recipe, and…

Taushe/Thoushe Muddo

Thoushe Muddo – a favorite dish of mine, though we don’t make it often. Traditionally, it’s prepared after the Vaina Puja ritual using leftover cucumbers, rice, and banana leaves. You can prepare using idli moulds, and it’s best made with…

Choley /Chikkad Choley

I recently made Choley at Pratham’s request, adapting a recipe partially from Bristis Home Kitchen’s ‘Chikkad Choley’. I usually tweak recipes to suit our taste or time constraints, but next time I’ll try the original version. We enjoyed it with…

Inji curry / Puli Inji

Inji Curry, a traditional Kerala ginger pickle, is a flavor bomb that’s spicy, tangy, slightly bitter, and sweet. I fell in love with it during my school days at my best friend’s place and convinced my Aayi (paternal granny) to…