A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
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Karwar, a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is known for its many culinary traditions, reflecting the numerous communities that make this region their home.
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
Sunita Harisinghani tranforms traditional carrot halwa into bite-sized Gajjar Halwa Laddoos that will make your sweet tooth dizzy with excitement.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
A staple in most Mangalorean households, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy this dish.
This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.
If you're looking for something that's sour, sweet and spicy, try this gravy.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com shares a special two-in-one recipe for the traditional kori gassi and chicken sukka.
The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.
A Mangalorean dish, Prawns Sukka can be had as a starter or served with Neer Dosa and chapatti for main course.
Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of fresh grated coconut, makes a grand combo with rotis.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.
Bored of rava upma? Try this savoury pancake recipe.
We'd asked you, dear readers, to share special Christmas recipes from your hometown.
A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.
This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shares a traditional recipe.
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This interesting Mangalorean dish can be eaten with coconut chutney, Fish Gassi or Chicken Gassi.
Learn how to cook up for Vegetarian Indian Samosas, Mangalorean-stye Kachoris and Mast Paneer.
Why throwaway leftover dal vadas when you can whip up a fresh dish with them?
Nothing beats the joy of having something healthy and delicious for breakfast, along with hot chai, on a rainy day.
Koli Saaru is usually served with Mangalorean style Kori Rottis, a crispy rice roti. But it can also be had with steamed rice or rotis.
Bookmark this recipe to add to your Christmas menu. When you bite into the chops Jenny D'Souza promises you will experience 'heaven on earth'.
Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.
Have a special dish that you have been cooking every Christmas?
Prepare it fresh and serve it on the same day.
The ultimate guide to the best festive spread ever!
A tantalising mix of Bedgi chillies, coriander and tamarind, make the MasterChef winner's dish taste so heavenly.
Journalist and founder at Northeast Odyssey, Hoihnu Hauzel shares her recipe. You can share yours too!
Tangy and sweet, it will be a lovely addition to your weekend spread.
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