Today I decided I want to try something different in Mutton, else my son convinces me to always make his favourite Chilli fry. I kept getting directives from family members, no white gravy, no coconut, no cashews, nothing heavy, keep it simple homestyle.. Searched for a few recipes but nothing tempted me. Then remembered the …
Tag: curry
Oct 27
Thai Green Curry
I like Thai Curries though am not a great fan so don’t make it often. I usually make the red Thai curry and recently had an order for green. So I took it up and then started hunting for recipes. I picked a few tips and tricks from few recipes and made it my own. …
Jul 30
Mangalorean Chutney Saar (Lauki curry)
This dish is very typical of a Mangalorean home and my mom used to make it often. You don’t really need an accompaniment with it except maybe some papad on the side. Lauki is not a much loved vegetable in our home but in this yummy coconut chutney gravy cooked just right with a bite …
Feb 22
Chicken Thai red curry
I love Thai food. Close to coastal southie flavours with the use of coconut but the addition of lemon grass and fish sauce add that twist to the dish. I was keen on making green curry but lack of ingredients made me opt for the tried and tasted red curry. Fiery, spicy, creamy with hot …
Feb 17
Kori Roti (Chicken curry over Rice crisps)
Kori roti is a Mangalorean speciality that is available on most menus in a restaurant specialising in Mangalorean cuisine. Spicy creamy curry soaks into the crisp rotis till they are just melt in your mouth. One of my absolute favourites. Now a days most rotis or (crisp dried rice dosas) are bought from the store. …
Feb 10
Mangalorean Bhindi Curry & Beans Upkari
Before marriage, most of our home cooked meals were always saars, resaas and upkaris. That in translation means coconut based curries or dry veggies. Post marriage, being married to a Pahadi, I cook south indian simple food only occasionally. Today’s lunch was a tangy Bhindi curry in a spiced coconut gravy with some steamed rice. …
Feb 08
Hyderabadi Dum Baingan and Tomato Saar
An amalgamation of simple home cooked South Indian dishes. Hyderabadi baingan and Mangalorean tomato saar served with steamed rice. The Baingan is spicy and tangy with a pickle like flavour to it. The recipe is courtesy veg recipes of India and I am a big fan of Dassana’s cooking. The tomato saar is my moms …
Jan 28
Red Masala Fish Curry
There are so many fish curry’s available in the varied cuisines of India. This one is more Southern coastal, but difficult to pinpoint it to one region. A big plus point for this curry is that its one of the easy to make recipes and it’s super yum. Steamed rice and a generous serving of …
Jan 21
Mangalorean Pineapple Menaskai
Menaskai – A perfect balance of sweet, sour and spicy. Any traditional occasion and this dish makes a star entry. Eagerly awaited as it comes towards the end of a sit down banana leaf meal just before the desserts. I know many a family member who can travel distances for this curry. The best …
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