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Eggless Rose Cookies is a sweet, crispy deep-fried, cookie-like snack made with all-purpose flour, coconut milk, and sugar. It is similar to the Swedish Rosette Cookies and is traditionally made during Christmas time in India. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. …
Malvani Mutton Curry is also known as Muttonache Rassa (in Marathi). It is a traditional recipe from the South Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. Muttonache Rassa as it is most commonly known in Marathi …
Kara Kaddi is a savory snack that is mostly made during Diwali. It is a crispy noodle like snack made with chickpea flour and spices. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them Diwali is an exciting time for me because it brings …
Rice Vade with Tortilla Press, can you make it? The answer is yes. The minute I had this idea I knew I had to explore that method/process and try it out for myself. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. What is …
Malvani Rice Vade is a fried flatbread made of rice flour. It is a specialty in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. Rice Vade is served with either chicken or mutton curry. The recipe itself is …
Pathradde is a dish which can be eaten at any time of the day. It is made of rice, colocasia leaves, coconut, and spices. My mom used to make it for breakfast. Since Pathradde is time-consuming, she would prep and cook it the night before. In the morning she would heat it and it was …
Vaatan is a very common but important ingredient in Malvani Cuisine. The Malvan area in Maharashtra is coastal and as such usage of coconut is very common in most of Malvani Cuisines. Coconut is used in various forms such as fresh-grated, dry-grated, roasted paste as well as coconut milk. The roasted coconut paste is known …
Guri Appa is a traditional Mangalorean breakfast recipe. It looks very similar to the Danish pancake ball, but the taste is different because the main ingredients are rice, coconut, jaggery, and fenugreek seeds. Mangalore is a coastal town and as such most of the breakfast recipes include coconut and rice as main ingredients. Guri Appa …
Baked Jerk Barbeque Chicken Wings is a finger-licking appetizer, a play on Jamaican Jerk Chicken which combines both sweet and spicy taste perfectly. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. It is one of the easiest recipes you can make. …
Decorative Cord Wrapped Christmas Vases project is something I had in my mind for some time. I had these two unique alcohol bottles at home which I did not want to discard and was saving it just in case I needed it for some project. I also have to mention, that I loved their shape. …
Herb Roasted Turkey is a recipe that I marinate with a paste made from poultry herbs such as thyme, sage & rosemary. I also add some jalapenos for a touch of heat for our Indian taste. About the Recipe Growing up in India, my husband and I never ate turkey and we were not used …
Sweet Lemon Pickle is the easiest lemon pickle to make. It is oil free and does not involve any cooking. You can make this recipe even if you have never cooked in your life. It does require a couple of days for lemons to preserve and mature with all the added ingredients. Follow the instructions and …
Preserve jackfruit rind? Why would anyone need to do that? Well, in Mangalore, this is a common practice. It is a way to extend the life of jackfruit and use every part of the fruit for different purposes. About Jackfruit Jackfruit grows abundantly in Mangalore due to its tropical climate. Except for the skin, every part of …
How to cut open ripe jackfruit? I don’t think most people in the US ever had to ask this question. However, those who are looking for the answer, you have come to the right place. This is what a whole Jackfruit looks like. As you can see below the skin of the Jackfruit …
Can you grow turmeric plant indoors? The answer is absolutely yes. It is actually very easy to do. The only thing to remember is it will take months for the turmeric plant to mature. With the right amount of care and nurturing, you can have a robust, mature and fully grown turmeric plant. This above …
