I am sure you have at least heard of the latter – that beans cause gas – if not the former – that they have poisons that can kill you. So here is the truth, beans do have poisons that can give you severe stomach ache and if eaten in large quantities, can kill you too! Somehow, […]
Beans have poisons that can kill you! More importantly, they cause gas. Right? Read More »
Ingredients: – 1/2lb chik’n pieces – 2 medium onion, sliced thin – 2t garlic paste – 2t ginger paste – 1/2 t red chili powder – 1t turmeric – 1″ cinnamon stick – 3 cloves – 2 cardamom pods – 1 star anise – 1C coconut milk For tempering – 2t coconut oil – 2
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This is a typical Konkani dish. Sukke in konkani means dry. So as you are making this dish, try to add as little water as possible for best taste. Ingredients: 2 cups of jackfruit (best to use fresh cut) 1 cup grated coconut 5-6 red cyanne peppers 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp feugreek seeds
One of our favorite breakfasts where you simply mix and steam for wonderfully fluffy idlis. Ingredients 1.5 cup rava (cream of wheat) 1.5 cup yogurt 2 tblsp broken cashews 4 green chilis, chopped 1 inch ginger, chopped fine 1 tsp mustard seeds 4-5 curry leaves 1 tblsp coriander leaves Method In a large wok, slow
This is a typical Konkani breakfast item that we loved as kids. Ingredients: For undis: Two cups of idli rawa 1 cup finely grated coconut One teaspoon urid dal One teaspoon rai One teaspoon methi seeds Oil for the seasoning Salt to taste Water( approximately 2 cups) For the gojju: One bunch fresh coriander Two
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A simple and zesty dish, full of protein and flavour! Ingredients: 1lb of soya chik’n (or 1lb of real chik’n), cut into strips 1 tbsp garam masala salt to taste –for the masala– 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced [rml_read_more] 1 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped 8-10 peppercorns the
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A flavorful, nutty dish– a bit time consuming but well worth the wait! I used a ground meat substitute, but it can of course be made with ground chik’n or lamb instead. Ingredients: — for the meatballs — 1 lb ground meat (I use Gimme Lean) 2 eggs, beaten 2-3 minced green chillis 1/2
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This is one of my favorite dish that is quick and easy to make and tastes delicious. Ingredients – 1/2lb Fresh Okra (please do not try this with frozen okra!) – 3C almond yogurt – 1t chilly powder – 1t mustard seeds – 6-8 curry leaves – 1T coriander leaves, chopped Method Cut the
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Instant Oats Dosa and Capsicum menaskai! Ingredients: For the oats dosa 1 cup oats 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 cup rava 1/2 cup vegan yogurt 1/2 tsp cumin seeds salt to taste Ingredients for the Menaskai 1large capsicum 1 green tomato 1tablespoon peanuts (soaked in water for an hr or 2) 2 tsp sesame
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These Idli moulds are made out of thick leaves called ‘Kedige’ in Kannada. The Tamil name is ‘Thazambu’ leaf and it is called ‘Screwpine’ in English. The leaves gives the beautiful aroma to the idlis. When we use these moulds to make the idli, it is called Kadubu in Kannada and Moodo in Konkani. Ingredients for the
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