March 27, 2022

How to make yogurt at home - Homemade curd

yogurt image
How to make yogurt at home - Today I have come up with easy method of making yogurt at home. Yogurt or curd is one such essential item that I need everyday. I make yogurt to churn buttermilk which we need compulsorily with every meal. We also eat small amount of curd rice in the last round of the meal. 

March 18, 2022

Chickpeas sundal - Chane usli recipe

Kabuli chana usli  in apan
Chickpeas sundal or chana usli recipe - This is an easy and healthy dish that you can make for this Navratri. This is made by boiling the soaked chana or chickpeas first and then seasoning with dry red chillies and curry leaves. Fresh coconut adds an extra taste to  the dish. For fasting dish, we do not use mustard seeds for seasoning. 

March 09, 2022

Menthe soppina saru - Methi ambat - Fenugreek leaves curry

Curry in a pan
Menthe soppina saru - Methi ambat is one of my favourite curries. Leafy vegetables and lentils are always healthier. So, I recommend to include methi leaves and toor dal in your diet whenever possible. The simplest yet delicious curry is a nice accompaniment to hot rice with some stir fry, upkari or sukke as side dish. 

March 05, 2022

Mavina midi karja uppinkayi - Tender mango and carissa carandas pickle - Mango pickle

pickle in a serving bowl
Mavina Midi Karja Uppinakayi - Tender mango pickle is generally made in two steps. First step is to prepare the salted tender mangoes  in brine and the second one is making  pickle out of it . For the salted mangoes you need to keep the tender mangoes in salt for at least 15 - 20 days. For a good quality pickle, choosing the proper mangoes is also important.