How to Soak Sabudana?Soaking Sabudana is a slightly tricky affair. There are different types of sabudana available in the market. Some require about 5 hours of soaking while some require only about 2-3 hours of soaking Before proceeding to make anything using  Sabudana, always test soaking a small batch. Add Sabudana into a colander & wash it under running water to remove excess starch. Transfer it into a...

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Serves 4  Ingredients:1/2 cup Chopped Green Beans1 small Carrot - Diced 1 large Potato - Diced 1/4 Cup Green Peas (I've used Frozen)Half of a Small Radish - Peeled & Diced - Optional Salt 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil1 teaspoon Cumin seeds To Grind:1/4 cup grated Coconut 4 Green Chilies A small Piece of Ginger 3 Garlic Pods 2 inch stick of Cinnamon3 Cloves 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds2 Green Cardamon (1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Powder)1...

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 My Mom makes the best Oats Upma. Quicly sharing her recipe here  You Will Need:3 Cups of Instant Oats 4 Cups of Water 1 Small Onion- Chopped 1 medium sized Tomato 1 small carrot - Peeled & DicedA handful of Green Beans - Chopped A handful frozen Green Peas Salt2 tablespoon Cooking Oil For The Tempering:1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds4-5 Curry Leaves4 Green Chilies 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder How To:In a Pan, dry roast the Instant Oats for a minute...

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If I would be asked to name the Top 5 dishes my Mum makes, this Biryani would definitely make it to the list.  I vividly remember my Mum getting this recipe from my school friend's mom way back in the early 90s. It turned out to be a big hit at home & since then it has become one of Mum's most requested signature dishes. ...

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Aloo Bhindi is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that combines two staple vegetables - potatoes and okra. The dish is typically made by sautéing okra and potatoes in a mixture of spices and herbs, and is often served as a side dish with rice or rotis  HOW TO MAKE ALOO BHINDIYou Will Need:1 lb okra (bhindi), washed and trimmed2 large potatoes, diced1...

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Karnataka Style Pepper Rasam called Haalu Menasina Saaru which translates to Pepper Rasam made with Milk. This is an Age old Recipe & is a soothing fix when one id down with coldIn our household, One of the best remedies if one is under the weather with cold/flu has been this Menasina Saaru | Pepper Rasam. Its also called Haalu Menasina Saaru |  ಹಾಲು ಮೆಣಸಿನ...

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There was a time when I used to chug smoothies for breakfast but overtime, I had lost the appetite for smoothies & I somehow had completely stopped making them, except for summer when kids would demand for something cold to drink I  bought a Vitamix a few months ago & I am slowly making my way to drinking smoothies again. I am looking at...

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A No Coconut Creamy Peanut Chutney made with Roasted Peanuts, Onion & Tomatoes I was always under the impression that Chutneys without Coconut are not very tasty but this No Coconut Peanut Chutney sort of changed my opinionThis is super creamy with roasted peanuts, onion & tomatoes. It tastes delicious with Dosas, Idlis, Akki Rotti   You Will Need:1 cup Peanuts A small piece of Tamarind-...

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A quick Zucchini & Roasted Peanut Chutney to go with Dosa & Idlis. When Idlis & Dosas are a staple in a South Indian household, variations in chutneys are always welcome. While the good old classic coconut chutney is an all time favorite, I've recently started trying out different varieties of chutneys.You Will Need:1 big or 2 Medium Zucchini - Diced 3 Green Chilies 1/4 cup Peanuts 1/4 Cup...

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This is one of the first few recipes that I learnt from my Mother-In-Law.  I knew Doddapatre Tambuli but Capsicum Tambuli was very new to me. If you haven't tried this one, do give it a try. This is one of our family favorites & tastes great with Rice & Saaru/Rasam  HOW TO MAKE CAPSICUM TAMBULIServes 4-5You Will Need:2 Medium Sized Green Capsicum -...

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