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Explore a variety of traditional Mangalorean and Malvani vegetarian recipes which feature vegetables, legumes, grains and plant-based proteins. You can nourish your body as well as your soul with these mouth-watering vegetarian recipe that are packed with nutrients and wholesome.
Kimchi Rice is a flavorful, one-pot dish designed for busy individuals on the go. If you’re in a hurry and seeking a simple, comforting rice recipe without compromising taste, this one is perfect for you. You can easily prepare this recipe in an Instant Pot or a rice cooker in no time. About the Recipe …
Tev Dosa is a delectable savory crepe made from a blend of rice and nutritious taro (colocasia) leaves. This vegan and gluten-free dosa is loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins, making it a healthy choice for any meal. About the recipe This nutritious Tev dosa is my mom’s recipe. As with most of her recipes, …
Raagi Neer Dosa is a healthy, gluten-free instant dosa recipe that is delicious and easy to make. If you are looking for a healthy and nutritious breakfast option, raagi neer dosa is the one for you. About the Recipe This recipe for raagi neer dosa came about after a small argument with my husband. While …
Palak Paneer is an Indian recipe that combines spinach with paneer (Indian cheese) to create a creamy delicacy that tastes amazing with roti or naan. I make palak paneer with frozen spinach; it is a quick and easy recipe minus all the hassle. About Palak Paneer Palak is spinach in Hindi. Paneer is a type of Indian …
Spinach rice from frozen spinach is vegetarian, vegan, healthy, and full of flavor recipe. It is a delicious recipe that is easy, quick, and you can make in under 20 mins. About the recipe Spinach rice is known as palak chawal in Hindi. It is a recipe I came up with for my busy days. This …
Rajma masala is a savory, spicy (with a touch of sweet) curry made with canned kidney beans that goes well with rice as well as well as chapatti and naan. It is an Indian recipe made with basic everyday spices. This recipe is completely different from the rajma chawal recipe that is popular in the …
Katachi Amti is a traditional sweet, tangy, savory, watery soup-like daal made with chana daal stock. Literal translation of katachi amti is; Kat means stock and amti means tangy, watery daal. Katachi Amti is made as an accompaniment to puran poli and is made especially during Holi. Katachi Amti can also be eaten over rice. …
Malvani Garam Masala Powder is a mixture of spices that are lightly roasted and ground to create an authentic, aromatic, spicy, blend that you can use for all kinds of delicious Malvani recipes. This recipe is from my mother-in-law. Like most home cooks and women of her age she does not measure the ingredients. Her …
Raccha dha Chutney is a spicy, tangy chutney whose main ingredient is preserved jackfruit rinds. This chutney is a Mangalorean recipe that is prepared during the monsoon season as a sustenance food and served with hot rice or Ganji (rice soup). For the past few summers, I have been very fortunate to find the whole …
Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes is a recipe that combines all the aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage and is quick, simple and easy to make. I started making this recipe after I came across The Little Potato Company brand of potatoes in ShopRite about 2 years ago. They are convenient and the portion of 1.5 …
Basale Pelatheri Kajipu is a classic Mangalorean recipe that is widely popular during the summer and monsoon season in India. This recipe combines basale (Malabar spinach), with pelatheri (jackfruit seeds), coconut, and spices to create an oil-free curry that is perfect with rice. In the Dakshin Karnataka region, Basale is mostly used in curries. It …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
