SaiGeetha Pai

SaiGeetha Pai

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

Salted Tukdi/Salted diamond cuts

This is the salted version of tukdi which is again super crisp.Yesterday I had posted a spicy version and this  is slightly different.Slight difference also make a great change,isn’t it?I don’t mind trying the  same dish with different variations.Recently I saw…

Tukdi/Spicy diamond cuts

Tukdi is a diamond shaped savoury.This is a spicy version.Few days back when my sister was leaving back to UAE her mama in law had packed her this crispies which she had shared with us too.And it was so crisp…

Mushti polo,Fist dosa

Well, Mushti means fist and this is fist dosa. Honestly I do not know the reason why the name.But I guess in olden days our ancestors must have used their fist to soak the measure of the  dosa ingredients and so the name.Usually this…

Maida Panha Polo,Seasoned dosa

This dosa is a seasoned maida dosa with a sweet and spicy combination.This is my husbands favourite dosa and I prepare it often.Goes well with homemade butter.This dosa specially doesn’t need chutney to dip as it has all the taste infused and…

Instant Oats idli

I had  never ever thought I would be cooking oats idli someday,had not even thought of having oats alone.Now due to its health benefits I’m a big fan of Oats.This idli is a healthier version over our regular idli’s.The idli’s…

Beetroot Pachadi

Beetroot is a rich source of blood purifier and it contains all the useful properties.I adapted this recipe from Kudpi maams blog.I liked the taste very much….It is best served with the main course.Recipe adapted from :Kudpiraj’s Garam Tawa Ingredients:Beetroot-1…

Varan

Varan or Varn is a dal prepared with Moong dal.Usually this dal is prepared on death anniversaries.This dal is my Husband’s favourite so I prepare it often for his sake.In Maharashtra it is very commonly known as Varan bhaath which is…

Karathe Nonche 2

I have already posted instant version of this pickle sometime back.This is the authentic version which is prepared by grinding the spices.This pickle is often prepared during festive occasions.I adapted this recipe from my Amma. Ingredients:Long red chillies-15(Roast it in…