An easy Tambli made with Malabar Spinach/Basale Soppu (ಬಸಳೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು) This is one of the recipes I reach out for when I want to include some greens in a meal without spending too much time  Serves 2-3You Will Need:Half a bunch of  Malabar Spinach/Basale Soppu 1 cup Curds 3 tablespoon grated Coconut1.2 teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds10-12 Black Peppercorns2 Green Chilies Salt as per taste1 teaspoon GheeTo Temper1 teaspoon Ghee1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds2 Broken Dry Red Chilies3-4 Curry Leaves HOW TO:Chop the Leaves....

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I always somehow seek comfort in One Pot Meals, especially One Pot Rice dishes that get done in a Pressure Cooker & under 30 minutes.Sometimes, I also convert leftover gravies into Pulao, like this Biryani that I made with leftover Vegetable Kurma & I immensely enjoy putting  it  together because  it tastes amazing & a fewer vegetables to cut & fewer dishes to clean I make One Pot Meals several times a week, &...

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Uddina Kadubu are Spiced Idlis which is yet another speciality made for Naga Panchami. These Kadubus are quite similar to Kanchipuram Idlis in taste. Traditionally they are poured on Banana Leaves, Wrapped & then streamed.    Since I did not have Banana Leaves on hand, I steamed them on Bounty Kitchen Towels. I have included a Video which will help you see how I wrapped them using the kitchen Towels You...

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Sihi Kadubu is a traditional steamed sweet dumpling & in Karnataka, these are made on the day of Naga Panchami. These Kadubus are made out of Rice Flour wrappers & filled with a Coconut & Jaggery filling. Though a bit time consuming to make, these are delicious & we eagerly wait for Naga Panchami to make them  They are a bit tricky to make especially for...

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Here's a quick recipe for Baked  Aloo Tikkis born out of leftovers. I had some leftover Potato stuffing from last night's dinner of Aloo Parathas & considering how much of a Tikki/Cutlet fan my son is,  I decided to turn them into Tikkis.  I decided to try the baked version this time.I added some bread crumbs to the Potato Stuffing & made a stiff dough....

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Here is a quick immunity boosting 3 concoction you might want to try. I've been making this Turmeric Ginger Tea for quite a while now, especially during wintersWhile I am not a health expert but sometimes a cup of herbal tea gives us that feel good factor. With all that happening in the world right now, we need to take care of our immune system more than ever.I try...

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If you are a Jackfruit lover like me, I highly recommend this Smoothie. While, I believe that the best way to consume Jackfruit is to eat it as is, I just fell in love with this Smoothie. Since, we drink smoothies on a regular basis, it is very easy for us to get bored of the same flavors. So, I keep experimenting with different...

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Yet another Dosa/Dose very popular in Karnataka is the Davangere Benne Dose. Originated from Davangere, Karnataka,  this Dose is slightly thicker yet very crisp & smaller in size compared to Masale Dose.They are usually served in sets of two along with a very different tasting Coconut Chutney & a relatively bland tasting Potato Palya. But they all combine really well with the crisp DosasAlso, These Dosas are...

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Remember the Eggless Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake that I shared a couple of years ago? Well, That mug cake has a serious competitor now This Super Moist Banana & Chocolate Mug Cake is the best I've eaten so far. Its Super Moist thanks to the Bananas, very decadent with all the chocolate chips, Its Eggless & it gets done in 90 seconds. You Have to try...

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If I had to pick one favorite from all the gastronomical delights in the city of Mysore, Churmuri it is !! Our trips to Mysore is never complete without eating Churmuri, every single time. For the uninitiated, Churmuri is like Bhel Puri (But they both are not the same 😀 )Made with Puffed Rice, Onions, Tomatoes & Carrots, the highlight is the use of Red Chilli Powder & Coconut...

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Here's a quick 10 minute Prune & Almond Energy Balls. Honestly, this recipe came about because there was a packet of prunes sitting in the pantry for a really long time that nobody wanted to eat & I didn't know how to use them up.I have seen a lot of Energy Balls recipes that use Dates & I swapped it with Prunes. And, I am really...

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As the name suggests, Kanchipuram Idlis originated from the temple town Kanchipuram, in Tamil Nadu.Unlike regular Idlis, These Idlis are flavored with Ginger, Peppercorns, Cumin, Soaked Chana Dal & curry leaves, lending it a spicy & unique flavor Kanchipuram Idlis are offered as Neivedyam (Offering) to the main deity at the Varadharaja Perumal Temple & Traditionally, they are steamed in small Bamboo bowls lined with a kind of dry...

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