Kashaya powder recipe - Herbal drink powder recipe

Kashaya powder recipe - Kashaya powder is an aromatic powder used to make herbal drink called kashaya which is a healthy, popular and favorite drink of Coastal Karnataka. People who avoid to drink tea and coffee prefer to consume this kashaya. Some people who suffer from acidity due to excess intake of tea or coffee, replace their drink by kashaya.

Maharashtrian kala masala recipe - How to make kala masala

Maharashtrian kala masala recipe - Kala masala is a traditional and very popular Maharashtrian blend of spices,  which is very  flavorful and takes the dish to an extra high level. This masala is very handy and useful in making sabzis, amti, dal and usals. It can also be used in non-veg dishes along with other spices. I made this kala masala without dry coconut  for the  longer shelf life. Sometimes, I add dry coconut along with Kala masala while making the Maharashtrian style vegetarian side dishes. If you are using dry coconut, dry roast it until light brown and crisp. The flavor remains intact if you store this masala in an airtight container in double zip lock plastic bag.

Green masala paste recipe - Green masala for marination

Green masala paste recipe - For enhancing the flavour and taste of  some dish green masala marination is must. Several types of marinades can be prepared by using different ingredients. One such marinade is prepared by using green chilies, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic and cumin seeds. This is called green masala paste. This marinade is used for marinating paneer, cauliflower, mushrooms, etc. It can be used in biryani, pulao and spicy rice etc. While marinating you can add yogurt or lemon juice, to give a tangy taste. You can also use red chili powder if you want to make the dish more spicy. The masala can be stored in an airtight container in deep freeze for about a month. If you want the masala to be tangy, you should add appropriate amount of lemon juice.

Masala bhath powder recipe - Spice powder for rice

Masala bhath powder recipe - Masala bhath powder is mainly used while preparing masala bhath (spcy rice), popularly known as masale anna in north karnataka. It can also be used while preparing vegetable pulao or spicy  rice such as mango rice, carrot rice, peas paneer pulao, mushroom pulao, onion rice and tomato rice.

Ginger garlic paste recipe - Adrak lasun paste

Ginger garlic paste recipe - Ginger garlic paste is one such ingredient which I need almost everyday all around the year. This versatile paste has health benefits especially on digestive system. It's flavor enhancing and taste increasing quality make it a popular, essential ingredient in day to day cooking. Instead of grinding in small quantity on daily basis, this storable paste can be prepared in advance. This can be stored in the fridge for over a week.  I use this paste especially for subzis and marination.

Dry coconut garlic chutney powder - Lasun chutney powder

Dry coconut and garlic or lasun chutney powder recipe - Dry coconut and garlic chutney powder is a very healthy chutney powder prepared with few ingredients. This dry coconut based chutney powder is usually served as a side dish to rotis, chapatis and rice with curry. Instant chutney can be prepared by mixing it with yogurt. Garlic has many health benefits.

Goda masala recipe - Maharashtrian goda masala recipe

Goda masala recipe - Goda masala is a traditional Maharashtrian blended spices powder which can be used in the preparation of several dishes. This is my family's favourite masala. We have been using this masala for the past several years. In some part goda masala is also known as kala masala. This is prepared in every house hold with different version. We have two versions of masala. This one is quite a strong version and we call it goda masala. Another version is mild version and we call that as kala masala. I will post that recipe in due course.

Sambar powder recipe - Sambar masala without dry coconut

Sambar powder recipe -This is a very flavorful and durable sambar powder which can be stored for about an year. I have not used dry coconut in this sambar masala to increase the shelf life of t it. Instead, I use fresh coconut paste when I prepare sambar. Small kids usually do not like spicy food. Therefore, I have used only forty  byadagi dry red chillies in this sambar powder which is rich in colour and less spicy. Byadagi red chillies are less pungent and deep in red colour in comparison to spicy  Guntur dry red chillies. While making sambar, I adjust chilli powder according to our taste.

Sambar powder with dry coconut recipe

Sambar powder with dry coconut recipe - Today  I am posting a very basic South Indian sambar masala recipe. I am sure beginners will find this recipe very useful. Sambar masala or powder is an essential item in the kitchen. I always use homemade sambar powder. We need sambar for idli, dosa, uttappam and rice. If the sambar masala is readily available at home, sambar can be prepared very quickly. With this powder, you can prepare variety of sambar such as tiffin sambar, drumstick sambar, pumpkin sambar, brinjal sambar etc.