This is another tasty traditional Mangalorean fish curry which goes well with fish like sardine, herring and mackeral that have a strong fishy taste. This sour and spicy preparation brings out the best flavours in this type of fish. If possible, serve hot the next day with plain rice, vegetable and pickle as flavours improve […]
Lady Fingers/ Okra/ Bhendis is a very popular vegetable at home. If cooked properly with the right blend of spices these slimy green fingers can be turned into a delicious vegetable. I have used a combination of pepper and fried garlic to add flavor to this dish. It is truly worth trying. Served best with […]
This is a recipe which I developed after trial and error, to make the perfect lacy appams, crisp at the borders and soft and fluffy in the center. Try it, and im sure you will fall in love with this delectable rice treat from the Southern Indian coast. Ingredients: Makes 50 appams Raw rice-5 cups Parboiled […]
As a child this was my favourite rice preparation. My love for panpole has not lessened in any way over the years. I remember fights at the dining table for the thinnest and crispiest panpole, as mom would serve them hot off the pan into our outstretched hands. This is a paper thin soft rice […]
This traditional recipe is a family favourite especially during a feast, served with soft sannas or appams. Ingredients: Serves 8 Tender mutton/lamb- 1 kg Polov/ ash pumpkin- 3/4 kg ( if not available can substitute with potato) Onion chopped finely- 1 large Ginger- 1 inch Slit green chillies- 4nos Vegetable stew powder- 1/2tbsp ( i used […]
Amshi Tikshi Fish Curry/ Hot and Sour Fish Curry For all you fish lovers who love a tangy hot and flavourful fish curry here is a traditional mangalorean feast for those tastebuds. 1 large fish ( 1kg) cleaned and cut into thick slices or 6 mackerals halved or any other firm fish (shark, king fish) […]
Our first garden produce this spring has been tender baby radishes. Hubby loves this veggie as a salad but wanted to try something new with it. He tried the classic but simple theil piao which is a simple mix of onion a few spices and oil. The dish was very interesting and tasty as it […]
This has been a dream come true. We have always wanted to grow this lovely vegetable in our garden. Valche bhajji brings back so many fond memories of home meals. I can remember this vegetable being cooked at home very often when the family wanted to detox. Mum would serve valchebhajji sukke with pej/ kanji […]
To make simple Mangalore Style Chilli Paste- Meet Mirsang Paste ( without grinding): Quantity of paste is for 2 large mackerals, adjust according to quantity of fish. Ingredients: Kashmiri Chilli powder- 2 tsps Cumin Powder- 1tsp Tumeric powder- 1/4 tsp Rice flour- 1/4 tsp (optional) Vinegar- 1tbsp Salt to taste. Method: 1.Take all masala […]
Ingredients: Crabs large 2-3 Grated coconut-1/4 cup Onions-1 large/ 2 small Garlic- 3 large flakes Kashmiri dried red chillies- 12 Whole coriander seeds- 1tbsp Whole cumin seeds- 1tsp Mustard seeds- 1tsp Methi seeds- 1/2 tsp Coconut milk- 1/2 can Tamarind- marble size Salt to taste Oil- 3tsps For tempering: Mustard seeds- 1tsp Crushed […]