Belladanna / Jaggery Rice

          Belladanna which literally translates to Jaggery rice is one of the simplest sweets that can be prepared with minimum number of ingredients. Its believed that the Godess Lakshmi, the Hindu Godess of wealth is very fond of this dish. Its kid friendly, filling as well as tasty. Ingredients: Cooked rice - 1 1/2 cup Jaggery powder - 1 cup Dry coconut gratings - 1/2 cup Ghee - 2 tbs Cardamom - 1 to 2 Clove -...

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Bendekai Gojju / Okra (ladies finger) Curry / Bhindi Ki Subzi

           "Bendekai Gojju" / "Okra (ladies finger) curry" is one of the easiest and simplest form of curries and tastes scrumptious with aroma of freshly ground spices. Its one of the simple traditional recipe of Karnataka and goes excellently well with rice, chapatis, phulka and rotis.                  "Bendekai Gojju" brings me a lot of childhood memories. The aroma that...

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Tawa Pulao / Butter Pulao

          Tawa pulao / butter pulao is a famous Maharashtrian street food available in many of the pav-bhaji thelas. It is quick and easy to prepare yet tastes delicious. Even novice cook can create this wonderful rice dish within minutes as no special skills of selecting, roasting and grinding of any of the spices are required! The pav - bhaji masala itself is the sole and unique taste giver which is readily available in...

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