If you want to start making healthier eating choices but do not want to be limited to beans and whole grain products all the time, this is totally understandable. That being said, it is more than possible for you to eat well, without making significant changes. If you take a look below, then you will… Continue reading Healthy Eating Does not have to be Boring
It is that time of the year when the old gives way to the new and nature is basking in the colours of spring. It is time for one of India’s most popular festivals, Ugadi aka Yugadi which is also the festival of new beginnings. Celebrated in a big way in the states of Karnataka,… Continue reading Recipe: Ugadi Pachadi – a Reflection of the Myriad Flavours of Life
It is often said that there is nothing like a bite of pickle to perk up the drabbest of meals. This is indeed true for they add a touch of spice, aroma and flavour to the food. And there is something comforting about pickles made at home which can never match the store bought ones.… Continue reading Recipe: Green Chilli Pickle – a Medley of Flavours
Overripe bananas making their way into banana cakes and banana bread is something we all know of. But did you know you can also use the bananas to make Mangalore buns? As the name suggests, buns, as it is also called, is a popular snack of the South Canara region. A favorite in the coastal… Continue reading Recipe: Mangalore Buns – a nice way to use ripened bananas
Sakkare acchu which translates to sugar moulds in Kannada refers to figurines made using sugar syrup for Makar Sankranthi and other festive occasions. It is a festive speciality. “Sugar is always symbolic of festivities and of all things auspicious. Hence these figurines are prepared not only during Sankranti but also for celebratory occasions like weddings”… Continue reading Recipe: Sakkare Acchu: festive sugar mould figurines
With healthy and wholesome eating becoming the order of the day, microgreens have become an extremely popular food. An integral part of salads, soups and starters, microgreens are synonymous with health and nutrition. What are microgreens? Simply put, microgreens are seedlings of herbs and vegetables and are best described as being in between a sprout and… Continue reading Microgreens: a powerhouse of nutrients
No mention of summer is complete without the mention of the mangoes, the king of fruits. Having grown up in Hyderabad, my earliest memories of summers were digging into the delectable ‘Bangainpalli’ mangoees, sucking into the pulp and religiously polishing it clean off the skin and seed! It was also the time to stock up on… Continue reading Recipe: Mavina Hannina Sasve (Raw Ripe Mango Sauce with Sweet, Savoury and Tangy Flavours)
One of the most popular ingredients used in the cuisine of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is Gongura or sorrel leaves. Also called Amabada, it is a rich source of vitamin C, iron, folic acid and calcium. Known for its anti-inflammatory and other medicinal properties, Gongura is available in two varieties, the red stemmed one and… Continue reading Recipe: Gongura aka sorrel leaves pachadi and gongura-brinjal chutney
Come January and it marks the advent of one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar, “Makara Sankranti”. One of the very few Hindu festivals that is celebrated on a fixed date, Sankranti falls each year on either the 14th or 15th of January. While the term ‘Sankranti’ itself denotes the movement of… Continue reading Recipe: Seven vegetables curry (Ezhukari Kootu) for Sankranti
While ‘trash cooking’ maybe a trend today, it is actually an age old practice that was meticulously followed during the yesteryears. This concept of ‘root to shoot‘ cooking is currently being propogated by culinary experts and chefs around the world to tackle the serious issue of food waste. But if you speak to your mom or grandmom,… Continue reading Recipe: Okra (ladies finger) top or Okra crown chutney
