Tag: Karnataka

Avalakki Idli | Poha Idli | Aval Idli | Idli Recipes

Light and fluffy avalakki idli, an easy instant breakfast recipe
07/07/2019 7:43:47 PM vindhyadesai

We all love to have those instant recipes up our sleeve isn’t it. Something that looks very complicated and time-consuming but actually only you  know the trade secret. To have a hearty meal does not mean you need to spend hours in the kitchen to make it. On one such I chanced upon this light and fluffy avalakki idli recipe.
Avalakki idli or aval idli or poha idli is a very good instant recipe to learn and make. It has simple ingredients, mainly avalakki/poha of course. The avalakki/poha is soaked in water for 2-3 minutes and then to give it body we add idli rava or cream of rice which is readily available in departmental stores/supermarkets. To make the avalakki idli soft and fluffy we add some curd and a pinch of baking soda. ... “Avalakki Idli | Poha Idli | Aval Idli | Idli Recipes”

South Indian Filter Coffee | Filter Coffee | Beverage Recipes

Piping hot South Indian filter coffee, like no other coffee in this world
06/16/2019 6:22:50 PM vindhyadesai

As I sit here watching the world cup match, trying to get some blogging done, all I want is a cup of South Indian filter coffee. And guess what, I finally took the time to photo shoot the best coffee in the world. For everyday recipes sometimes we just take them for granted but it is very essential to make sure we have good recipes up our sleeve. Here I have given the measurements of coffee and milk I like to use to make a medium strong filter coffee.
So how did coffee come to India? It’s definitely not a native crop. I had all these curious questions and I read up about it. Baba Budan, a Sufi Saint brought coffee to India. He is said to have carried 7 seeds of coffee and it is those seeds which spread throughout India. Amazing story isn’t it! South Indian filter coffee or degree coffee or just kaapi is a unique blend of coffee and another seed called chicory. Read on to find out more about the proportions. ... “South Indian Filter Coffee | Filter Coffee | Beverage Recipes”

Veeledele Chitranna | Veeledele Bhaat | Betel Leaves Bhaat

Delicious, festival special- a different spin to chitranna, veeledele chitranna
06/11/2019 9:58:31 PM vindhyadesai

After many months I finally could buy some veeledele/betel leaves here. They were fresh and tender and recently I had seen a bhaat recipe, probably in some magazine or on a TV show. So for a festival when I was thinking of making something different yet simple, I remembered veeledele chitranna.
Veeledele chitranna puts a different spin on traditional lemon rice or nimbehannina chitranna. Veeledele or betel leaves have a natural refreshing flavour which is why they are eaten after a lunch to cleanse the mouth and aid digestion. This veeledele chitranna turns out to be very refreshing too owing to its nice peppery flavour. ... “Veeledele Chitranna | Veeledele Bhaat | Betel Leaves Bhaat”

Maddur Vada | Maddur Vade | Snack Recipes

Monsoon & maddur vada, the perfect marriage, a tribute to the rainy season & Karnataka
06/09/2019 6:14:27 PM vindhyadesai

Crisp maddur vada is an emotion! I am not just writing a random sentence here, it is a fact! A small village called Maddur near Mysore in the beautiful land of Karnataka is where this wonder snack was invented. Like I have put in the tagline for this recipe, monsoon and maddur vada are synonymous. To welcome the elusive rain let’s do ti with a super snack!
For making Maddur vada you need to get the proportions of flour right to get a crispy and beautiful texture. But the most important thing to make crisp maddur vada is to use finely chopped onions. Here I have used my trusty chopper to do the job but do test your knife skills if you fancy it. One more important part of the process is to add a little smoking hot oil to the maddur vada to get the crispness. ... “Maddur Vada | Maddur Vade | Snack Recipes”

Mangalore Southekayi Beejada Saaru | Saaru Recipes

Mild and cooling, Mangalore southekayi beejada saaru, to serve with a delicious lunch
06/06/2019 6:07:28 PM vindhyadesai

Certain vegetables are edible all the way. I mean you can consume most of the parts of the vegetable like peels, pulp and even seeds. Like this Mangalore southekayi beejada saaru or mogekayi beejada saaru. Mangalore southekayi or cucumber is a widely used in the coastal regions of Karnataka. Nowadays it has made its way into the city (like many things have 🙂 ) and you can find it in vegetable marts or shops.
When you make Mangalore southekayi huLi, store the tender fresh seeds of the cucumber. These seeds can then be ground and the liquid extracted along with coconut to make tambli or Mangalore southekayi beejada saaru. This saaru is very nutritious and cooling. Both the seeds and coconut give it a mild flavour and make it delcious to sip with your meal. ... “Mangalore Southekayi Beejada Saaru | Saaru Recipes”

Nellikayi Uppinakayi | Amla Pickle | Pickle Recipes

Lip smacking nellikayi uppinakayi or gooseberry pickle, a refreshing pickle
05/25/2019 6:13:46 PM vindhyadesai

Come summer it used to be the time for pickling, for making sundried items like papad, and jams and powders etc. We are now losing touch with these things, we buy most things from outside. But it is fun to make pickles and jams at home. Such cooking processes are fun family activities. So here is one such recipe nellikayi uppinakayi or gooseberry pickle or amla achar.
Sounds lip smacking but also sounds overwhelming to make pickles at home. But trust me pickling is an art you can easily pick up and it can be easier than making some dishes. Nellikayi uppinakayi is one of the most sought after pickles at home. But I must confess I am a lime pickle lover. ... “Nellikayi Uppinakayi | Amla Pickle | Pickle Recipes”

Ragi Huri Hittu | Roasted Ragi Powder | Ragi Recipes

Fresh and nutritious, homemade ragi huri hittu or roasted ragi powder
05/19/2019 7:08:11 PM vindhyadesai

Homemade roasted ragi powder or famously known as ragi huri hittu is something we have grown up with. Ragi huri hittu is one of the most delicious things to eat ever, for breakfast. It is nutritious and at the same time no compromise on taste. A proud Bangalorean/Bengalurean knows the value of this.
Nowadays everyone consumes fancy porridges and nutrition bowls. I say nothing wrong with that but remember we have a age old tradition of making a delicious product for consumption. We must stick to these old recipes and never forget the importance. Ragi or finger millet or nachni is something that is local to us. We have grown the grain for hundreds of years. ... “Ragi Huri Hittu | Roasted Ragi Powder | Ragi Recipes”

Moolangi Sambar | Radish Sambar | Sambar Recipes

Aromatic and super tasty, Karnataka style moolangi sambar or moolangi huli
04/24/2019 6:29:40 PM vindhyadesai

Today morning as I was looking for vegetables to make lunch, found the radish I bought 3 days back. So immediately I decided it was Karnataka style moolangi sambar for lunch today. We love moolangi sambar or moolangi huLi at home, it’s my favourite!
The good news is that, there is no need of grinding a fresh masala always to make a delicious moolangi sambar. Using homemade sambar powder you can make a super tasty moolangi sambar and it is just as thick and aromatic as the freshly made one. See notes below if you want to add some fresh masala paste. ... “Moolangi Sambar | Radish Sambar | Sambar Recipes”

Karibevu Soppu Chutney Pudi | Curry Leaves Chutney Powder

Spicy karibevu soppu chutney pudi, best eaten with hot steamed rice & a dollop of ghee
03/27/2019 9:39:04 PM vindhyadesai

A spicy chutney powder or pickle always makes a meal special. It makes your lunch/dinner extra special, literally finger-licking good! It cleanses your palate and makes the flavours of all the other dishes come through. Karibevu soppu chutney pudi or curry leaves chutney powder or podi is that exact condiment which will take your meal to a different level.
Karibevu soppu chutney pudi is made with fresh curry leaves fried till crisp and then powdered with other roasted ingredients and spices. This is used as a condiment to eat with steamed rice and some ghee. It can even be used on the side and tasted in between morsels of food. ... “Karibevu Soppu Chutney Pudi | Curry Leaves Chutney Powder”

Basundi | Homemade Basundi | Sweet Recipes

Creamy Basundi with lightly crunchy dry nuts and delicate saffron
03/25/2019 3:45:55 PM vindhyadesai

This month, March’19 Food Of Interest completes 3 full years. I did post the 1st post on March 4th 2016 but I would like to think March and April 2016 were the founding months of FOI. It laid the foundations, setting up the website, finding a nice format for the posts, easy to read and make recipes, indeed it is a special month! With over 15K users per month I thank my readers for trying my recipes 🙂 So here it is and to make it even more statistically special, the 400th post on FOI, on a sweet note with “Basundi“.
Creamy milk sweets are too good to ignore. Imagine thickened sweetened creamy milk loaded with pistachios, almonds, cashews, with subtle fragrance of elaichi. Makes you go into a different world, a world filled with creaminess of milk and nuttiness of rich nuts! This rich introduction is for a traditional Maharashtra and Karnataka special sweet dish, “Basundi”. ... “Basundi | Homemade Basundi | Sweet Recipes”