My first memory of the quail goes back to 2002 when a group of us friends went to the ‘Grand Taj’ restaurant in Shivajinagar, Bangalore for some good biriyani and kebabs. The special of the day happened to be a quail preparation we were all eager to try. As none of us had tried the […]
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 […]
We mangies love our fish and we are fortunate to have a famous fishmongers shop a stone’s throw away. Every saturday hubbie wakes up early ( amazing but true!) to get the choicest of the fresh catch. Just seeing all the wide array of fresh fish on sale and a crowd of fish lovers waiting […]
Moong and Tender Jackfruit Sukkhe Sukkhe means “dry” and is one of the most popular ways of preparing vegetables in South Canara (South Mangalore). This vegetable dish contains a good sprinkling of grated coconut which gives the dish its flavour and texture. As every mangalore family has their own interpretation of a vegetable sukkhe this […]