Ganesh Chaturti is the time to make traditional items. Around this time the turmeric leaves are available in the market. The turmeric leaf imparts the flavour and fragrance to this dish. This is a typical Mangalorean dish.
Cabbage Rice
A quick and easy wholesome meal. Could be made using leftover rice. Simple and full of flavour.
Methi Aloo with Coconut
A healthy traditional Mangalorean simple vegetarian dish using fenugreek leaves, potatoes and freshly grated coconut.
Methi Fish (Curd Base)
It is summer time when you want to eat something light on your stomach. Also during this season, we use ingredients that have a cooling effect on the body. Here is a fish preparation using yoghurt as the base for the curry with fenugreek seeds.
Stir-Fry Chicken with Rice Noodles
Wanted to do something quick for dinner. I had fresh ingredients in the fridge and found some flat rice noodles in the cupboard. And I had a vision of Chinese ‘stir-fry’. A quick search on the web brought up this recipe and it turned out yummy.
Chicken Curry with Crispy Rice Roti
A specialty of Mangalorean cuisine, it finds its place on special occasions.
Sambhar
Sambhar is a necessary accompaniment to south Indian dishes. Be it Idlis, Medu Vada or even Steamed Rice. This is the recipe I have often watched my grandmother make.
Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
There is an abundance of coconut in the coastal regions of India where coconut is an essential ingredient for many preparations. This recipe uses coconut milk to deliver a delicious tasting curry.
Garam Masala
Garam masala is a spice mix that is commonly used in many Indian preparations. Here is how to make it.
Sambhar Powder
It is easy to make sambhar if you make and store the sambhar powder. This sambhar powder has its other uses. Many vegetables and Prawn sukha ( a Prawn dish with dry spices) can be cooked using this sambhar powder.