The Sheera offered to God is called ‘Sapath’. The recipe differs slightly, using a generous amount of ghee, milk, and banana pieces.Today is Varamahalakshmi puja, and one of my aunt mentioned that offering Sapath/Sheera as prasadam is divine. That inspired…
This time, I made a slightly Goan-style Koddai curry by adding theppal and kokum, and it turned out fantastic. Koddai, also known as croaker fish, has a mild flavour, but this preparation makes it wonderfully aromatic and flavourful. The theppal…
Madhura Pineapple Pachadi is a popular Onam Sadya preparation.It is a delightful traditional accompaniment that brings together the contrasting flavours of sweet, tangy, mildly spicy and creamy in one dish. Made with juicy pineapple, fresh coconut, green chilli and a…
Almi is a seasonal wild mushroom delicacy from the Konkan belt, and if you are an Alambe lover like us, you’ll know exactly why these little beauties are so precious! You can spot these mushrooms along the highway from Mangalore…
We recently visited one of our favourite childhood hill station Ooty and shopped loads of veggies. And this is what I made with the fresh beetroots we brought back from Ooty. This delicious recipe was shared by the cook at…
Monsoon feels incomplete without making Alambe Pannapkari, Bhuthi, and Song at our home. With these seasonal favourites, we’ve officially completed this year’s Alambe feast! Alambe Pannapkari pairs beautifully with Dali Thoy and is equally delicious with soft Neer Dosa. Nothing…
This dish has its roots in Kerala cuisine and the recipe comes from my late Aayi. Her paternal family was from Kerala and my Ajja was also from Kerala. Though both families later migrated to Mangalore, the Kerala influence remained…
This is a traditional Konkani-style pickle commonly prepared in almost every household. An instant version can also be made, but this time I prepared the ground version as I was making it in a larger quantity.My daughter loves pickles and…
Special Bangude Masala on victory of R.C.B To celebrate RCB’s victory, I made a special Bangude Masala at home. The excitement of the win called for a delicious feast, and this spicy, flavourful fish curry was the perfect choice. Enjoyed…
Tried this recipe from Anupama Bhat’s @shadrasa_cooking_channel and it came out absolutely perfect!Perfect for Ekadashi and other auspicious days when rice is avoided. This humble dish is simple, sattvic, and so comforting. We paired it with Godda Ravo which is…