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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. …
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 …
Green Masala Shrimp Curry, is a refreshing recipe. It is refreshing because the base of the curry is made with green herbs like cilantro (coriander leaves) and mint. This recipe is not a traditional Mangalorean recipe. My mom used to make it occasionally and when she did, we loved it because it was so different …
Dry Garlic Chutney is also known as Lahsun Chutney in Hindi. It is a condiment that my husband and girls cannot live without. I have more requests for this chutney than any other condiments. In fact, sometimes my little one ‘S’ prefers to pair garlic chutney over ketchup with fries, hash browns, and potato wedges. …
You mention medu vada to any Indian person, it is bound to invoke strong feelings. Men like my husband would worship me if I made it for him daily. Women like me, on the other hand, would love to find an easy way to make medu vada. I have listened to and read so many …
