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…
My neighbour Anuradha and her husband were kind enough to bring us fresh Mattu gulla all the way from Mattu. Every year they share some with us, and this time they brought extra on my request .As the season is…
Magge Koddel done right!Today I’m sharing another classic from our GSB cuisine – Magge Koddel. This is one of my son Pratham’s absolute favourites, and my Amma makes it the best. I simply follow her recipe, and this is how…
Kali Thori Bhendi is a traditional delicacy from GSB cuisine, typically paired with Magge (Mangalore cucumber) and infused with a robust garlic seasoning. The dish has a beautifully balanced flavor—spicy with a hint of tanginess. Since bimbul is in season,…
This is a simple post capturing summer scenes of Mangalore and a slice of childhood nostalgia. Back then, summers meant making papads and sandige, and drying large batches of chillies, tamarind, and kokum at home—something almost every household here did.Running…
Harve Popashpala – raw papaya dish made with homegrown papaya! Pratham helped me pluck and chop it . My paternal granny, Aayi, used to make this often, and now Amma does. I got the recipe from Amma, and she says…
Leya / Starfruit ChyawanprashThis homemade Leha is our version of Chyawanprash – a beautiful traditional remedy for cold and cough. During childhood, this was always our favorite over bitter syrups and medicines.This batch of starfruits came straight from my brother’s…