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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Bottle Gourd Stir Fry / Sorekayi Palya / Lauuki ki Sabzi

          Bottle Gourd (calabash) is a low calorie vegetable rich in vital nutrients. It cooks fast and easily absorbs the flavors of the spices added. Hence it can be incorporated effortlessly in many of the quick recipes. "Bottle gourd stir fry" is one such easy recipe which is good to go with chapatis, rotis and rice. Ingredients: Bottle Gourd (calabash) - 1 / Around 3 cups cut into cubes. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup...

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Lemon Tea - Refreshing & Energetic Drink

          Summer mainly reminds me of two things, exhausting sunny days and my mom's special lemon tea. Lemon tea with refreshing lemon juice and a hint of mint flavor is an excellent beverage which can uplift your mood and energy instantly. With all the ingredients readily available in the pantry its so very easy to prepare... Ingredients: Black tea powder - 1 tbs, 2 to 3 tea bags can be used in its unavailability. Water...

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Muddi Palya / Mudde palya / Dal With Greens

          "Muddi Palya" is a kind of dal with greens prepared in many parts of North Karnataka. Its simple, nutritious and delicious with subtle flavors, making it apt for feeding even kids. It is perfect to go with rice, chapati and jowar (sorghum) roti... Ingredients: Greens (amaranth, spinach, fenugreek, dil) - 4 hands full. single variety or mixed green leaves can be used. Make sure to include dil leaves whenever...

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Mangalore Buns / Banana Puris / Banana Pooris

Ever imagined preparing buns without a need to add yeast and bake?! The coastal region in Karnataka is very famous for a kind of sweet banana pooris called as "Mangalore Buns". May be its resemblance to that of a bun in appearance and its sweet taste are the main reasons for its name. They can be enjoyed as breakfast dish or as snacks and they are kids favorite too! so, lets go through the recipe! Ingredients: Wheat flour - 1 cup , maida /...

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Ragi Mudde / Finger Millet Balls

          "Ragi Mudde" is one of the signature dishes of Karnataka, forming the staple food for the rural population. Its simple in its avatar, requires less ingredients and gets prepared quickly in minutes. Its a treasure of nutrients including protiens, amino acids and minerals like calcium and iron. It has low fat content and is gluten free. Because of its high fibre content its easy to digest and is very filling which...

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