Author Archives: Charulata

Onion or kanda poha (Avalakki) recipe

Flattened or beaten rice is used to prepare snacks or light food and with spices, chillies, onions and peas added to it makes up for an ideal and nutritious breakfast. This dish is very popular in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Rasam powder recipe

Rasam powder is a south indian preparation used for making various types of rasams. It is very easy to make and can be stored for upto 2 months. Home made rasam powder is always full of flavor and less expensive too and can be used as and when required.

Idli-dosa milagai podi or molaga podi or chutney powder recipe

Idli dosa molaga podi is a spicy side dish for idlis and dosas. It is very easy to make and can be stored for 2-3 months. Idli dosa milagai podi is traditionally prepared in South Indian homes and served as an accompaniment for idlis and dosas.

Bele Saaru (Rasam) recipe

Bele saaru or rasam is a very easy to cook and popular dish in South India and it is best served with rice. Bele saaru is a traditional South Indian dish which is made from tamarind juice, tomatoes and tamarind. During rainy seasons, it can be had as a hearty soup.

Aamras recipe

Aamras is a very popular and delicious dessert made with mangoes, sugar and milk. It is a good accompaniment for puris and parathas. Aamras is a famous dessert in Rajasthani cuisine and Maharashtra and Gujarat homes, especially during festivities.

Majjige huli or South Indian Kadhi

A traditional dish of Karnataka made of vegetables, curd and coconut. It is prepared on festivals and special occasions.

Chana dal vada recipe

Chana dal vada is a South Indian snack prepared from split bengal gram or chana dal and mixed with spices. It is also called as ambode in Kannada or paruppu vada in Tamil. Ambode  is one of the main side dishes prepared during festivals and other special occasions in Karnataka.   It is a type of  fried lentil balls flavoured with coconut, curry leaves, red chillies and asafoetida.

Rice and chanadal kheer recipe

Rice chana dal kheer is a delicious dessert made from rice, bengal gram and jaggery and a very popular sweet dish in Karnataka.  It is called akki kadlebele payasa in Kannada and prepared on festive occasions. This kheer is served in temples too. Rice chanadal kheer is also very simple and easy to make and