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A side dish that cannot be sidelined

Methi Matvadi Palya / ಮೆಂತ್ಯ ಸೊಪ್ಪಿನ ಮಟ್ಟವಡಿ ಪಲ್ಯ                                               So here i am with yet another simple and delicious recipe called Matvadi palya. This recipe was definitely not there on my long list 😃... but then i thought of sharing on my blog as we rarely(only when we buy Methi leaves 😁) prepare at home and this recipe definitely adds something different on your menu 😊  Methi matvadi palya is a tasty stir fry and chana dal is the main ingredient to make this delicious palya. Traditionally Matvadi Palya is prepared using a lot of oil.The dal and methi leaves mixture is sauteed in oil well until its cooked completely.This tastes really good but considering use of so much oil is not healthy ,the dal can also be steam cooked to make this recipe. This simple and delicious palya can be served for lunch and dinner.This has to b...

When curd chilli meets left over rice

Curd Chilli Rice / ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಮೆಣಸಿನಕಾಯಿ ಅನ್ನ                           The name is quite confusing isn't it ??? If you think its a curd rice...  well its not !! Curd chillies are prepared from green chilli which are soaked in buttermilk along with salt & turmeric and dried in the sun until chillies absorbs all the buttermilk and dried completely. This is a long procedure so you can easily buy these curd chillies which is readily available in the market and will cost around 30 to 35 Rs for 100 gms. Though we are fond of our so called traditional lemon rice or puliogere, you may not want to miss this recipe to add on to your list because this is one of the simplest recipe and taste even more delicious when prepared with left over rice.This simple yet sober recipe can be included in the list of your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Curd Chilli is also used as a side dish for sambar rice and curd rice ...

Dessert Delights !!!!!

Muskmelon custard/ಕರಬೂಜ ರಸಾಯನ                      I am super excited to share my first ever post and as the sayings goes on "Good things start with a sweet", So can it get any better than sharing a yummy dessert.  Presenting to you all, A very delicious konkani dessert.This is usually made with muskmelon but you can also add other fruits like banana, apple, grapes and dry fruits as per your taste to make this custard. This desert was learnt from my father who is a konkani brahmin. I remember my father narrating how they used to enjoy this dessert in the evenings and especially prepared during summer as this is very healthy and also keeps the body cool.My mother is a madhva brahmin and i enjoy cuisines from both the sides. Coconut is the main ingredient for most of the konkani dishes and this dessert is also made using coconut.This can be served after lunch or also be relished in the evenings.This is one of...