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Paal payasam | Rice kheer

Paal payasam is a rich, creamy dessert/pudding made with rice, milk and ghee. It is generally made for festival celebrations or for any feast. This paal payasam is made with the raw red rice that’s quintessentially called ‘unakkalari’ in Malayalam – but you can also use Rose Matta rice or any other non-sticky rice forContinue reading “Paal payasam | Rice kheer”

Achari aloo

Achari aloo is basically potatoes cooked in pickle spices. It is an easy and delicious recipe. It can be served as snack/ starter or as a side dish with main course. There are so many versions of making Achari aloo but this recipe is very simple and tastes good. If you are bored of eatingContinue reading “Achari aloo”

Coconut rice

Coconut rice is a popular South Indian style flavored rice made with coconut and other basic ingredients. This easy rice dish is lightly spiced and is perfect for those busy days when you are looking for a quick meal. Coconut rice is completely vegan and gluten-free. If you have pre cooked rice, it’s just aContinue reading “Coconut rice”

Drumstick leaves dosa

Drumstick leaves dosa (called Mashinga Pathiye Polo in Konkani) is a very healthy variety of dosa/ pancake. Drumstick leaves are highly nutritious and includes folic acid,iron, calcium, magnesium and all essential nutrients. This bright colored dosa is perfectly healthy and tasty. This dosa requires no fermentation and doesn’t even need a side dish/dip! It tastes greatContinue reading “Drumstick leaves dosa”

Avocado Salad

Classic onion, tomato, cucumber salad just got better with ripe and creamy avocado. Fresh avocados tossed with onion, cucumber, tomato, cilantro and lime juice. The salad could not be simpler to make and can be enjoyed all by itself, as a side or even as a salsa. Serves : 2 (as a side) Ingredients 1 avocado, peeled,Continue reading “Avocado Salad”

Bhindi masala

Bhindi masala is a North Indian style of preparing ladies finger or okra. Here, bhindi is simmered into spicy yet tangy semi thick gravy. This curry can be prepared with basic ingredients and can be prepared within minutes. If you are a bhindi/ladies finger/okra fan you will love this Indian style bhindi masala. Serves :Continue reading “Bhindi masala”

Tender coconut paniyaram | Adsara appo

Paniyaram is a bite sized dumpling normally made with urad dal and rice. Tender coconut paniyaram is an authentic and traditional konkani style savory dumpling made with tender coconut and rice. The batter for making this paniyaram requires no fermentation. Tender coconut paniyaram tastes best when served with the traditional konkani style dali thoi (temperedContinue reading “Tender coconut paniyaram | Adsara appo”

Aloo gobi

The best aloo gobi that’s delicious and healthy. This spiced stir fry goes well with roti, naan, plain or flavored rice. Ingredients 1 cup cauliflower florets 2 medium potatoes 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 tomato, thinly sliced 2 green chilies, slit 1 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1.5 tsp jeera powderContinue reading “Aloo gobi”

Moong dal salad | Split yellow moong bean salad

Moong dal salad is soft, crunchy, juicy, spicy and tangy. Just toss together a variety of fresh seasonal vegetables with soaked moong dal, lime juice and some seasoning and the salad is ready. Moong dal salad can also be enjoyed as a quick fix healthy snack. Course: Salad Cuisine: Indian Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 cups soaked moong dal 1 tomato, finelyContinue reading “Moong dal salad | Split yellow moong bean salad”

Adsara Polo | Tender Coconut Dosa

Adsara Polo or Tender coconut dosa is a popular konkani breakfast. This dosa is prepared by grinding rice and tender coconut which makes it different from the usual dosa. This dosa is flavorful with the nutty flavor of tender coconut and is best served with dali thoy ( tempered dal/ lentil). Ingredients 2 cups raw riceContinue reading “Adsara Polo | Tender Coconut Dosa”