Mallya's Kitchen

This is simple curd based curry adding mostly tubers vegetables. This kochi G S B Konkani style dish . Served in temple feast during Karthik month . During Deepavali day most of kochi Konkanis prepared this dish in their home. Thakka ambat is prepared with vegetables like ash gourd, potato , mande ( colocasia or arbi ) , kook ( Chinese potato ) and Kachil ( greater yam ) a variety of yam available during winter ....

Thakka Ambat (simple curd curry ) This is simple curd based curry adding mostly tubers vegetables. This kochi G S B Konkani style dish . Served in temple feast during Karthik month . During Deepavali day most of kochi Konkanis prep…

These eggless chocolate chip cookies are crispy edges and soft & chewy in centre . Loaded with chocolate chips and simple to make with easy to find ingredients and quick and easy method. These eggless cookies are rich in flavour and exploding with chocolate. In this recipe I used combination of white and brown sugar, it makes the cookies fluffy , moist and chewy....

Eggless chocolate chip cookies These eggless chocolate chip cookies are crispy edges and soft & chewy in centre . Loaded with chocolate chips and simple to make with easy to find ingredients and quick and easy method. These …

Dahi vada is an immensely popular Indian dish. This protein packed, gluten free recipe is made from lentil fritters drunken in whipped creamy yogurt. It’s served as a snack, appetizer or side dish with main meal and is absolutely melt in mouth delicious. Dahi means yogurt and vada is fritters. [ deep fried kind ] so the literal translation for these is fritters drunken in yogurt ....

Dahi Vada Dahi vada is an immensely popular Indian dish. This protein packed, gluten free recipe is made from lentil fritters drunken in whipped creamy yogurt. It’s served as a snack, appetizer or side dish …

Yam is called surnu in Konkani. Surna Aadgai or surna nonche ( elephant yam pickle) is an instant one which can be prepared with very few ingredients quickly . Such pickles are made usually during any festival or religious functions at home . They can be prepared a day earlier during any function without much fuss . Adgai is a kochi G S B style preparation ....

Surna Adgai ( Elephant Yam pickle ) Yam is called surnu in Konkani. Surna Aadgai or surna nonche ( elephant yam pickle) is an instant one which can be prepared with very few ingredients quickly . Such pickles are made usually during …

Rava cake ( semolina) is a popular Indian cake and easy to make at home. In India semolina is known as rava or sooji . Hence this cake is also known as sooji cake. This sooji cake is famous from the famous Iyengar Bakery. This Indian version of the semolina cake is egg free and made with the best available local ingredients....

Iyengar Bakery Style Eggless Rava (semolina) cake Rava cake ( semolina) is a popular Indian cake and easy to make at home. In India semolina is known as rava or sooji . Hence this cake is also known as sooji cake. This sooji cake is famous from th…

Dum ke roat is semolina cookies existed in India from ages . Roat / roote / roate what ever you call it . The big size cookies measuring the size of your palm made with almond flour, semolina, all purpose flour and clarified butter . Hyderbadi dum ke roat is specialty of Muharam- the first month of Islamic calendar. Dum ke roat has become an iconic bake of Hyderbad and is available as seasonal bake at all the famous bakeries....

Hyderbadi Dum Ke Roat Dum ke roat is semolina cookies existed in India from ages . Roat / roote / roate what ever you call it . The big size cookies measuring the size of your palm made with almond flour, semolina, all …

Sabudana Khichdi is an Indian dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls). It is the dish of choice when an individual observes a "fast" during Shivratri, Navratri, or a similar Hindu religious occasion....

Maharashtrian Sabudana Khichdi Sabudana Khichdi is an Indian dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls). It is the dish of choice when an individual observes a “fast” during Shivratri, Navratri, or a similar Hin…

Cowboy Caviar sometimes called Texas Caviar or Mexican Caviar is like a cross between a bean salad and fresh salsa. It combines any two types of Beans like Chana , Rajma , Black Beans , Black eye peas. Use only bigger size beans don’t use small ones like green grams and masoor,with colorful medley of fresh vegetables and tangy balsamic- lime vinaigrette....

Cowboy Caviar Salad Cowboy Caviar sometimes called Texas Caviar or Mexican Caviar is like a cross between a bean salad and fresh salsa. It combines any two types of Beans like Chana , Rajma , Black Beans , Black eye p…

Devasthana Saaru the name literally translated from konkani my mother tongue means , Saaru ( a kind of rasam ) from the temple ( devasthana ) . As the name suggests this dish originates from the saaru ( rasam ) served with rice in the traditional lunch served in our Mangalore Side G S B temple festival . Saaru is authentic and aromatic ....

Devasthana Saaru Devasthana Saaru the name literally translated from konkani my mother tongue means , Saaru ( a kind of rasam ) from the temple ( devasthana ) . As the name suggests this dish originates from the sa…

A super moist , light fluffy eggless cake with goodness of carrots and dates . This is one of best loaf cakes to have as evening snack or even for breakfast with tea. It is light, super moist and you could make it more healthy even by adding whole wheat flour. Adding caramel syrup in it makes it even better ....

Eggless Date and Carrot cake A super moist , light fluffy eggless cake with goodness of carrots and dates . This is one of best loaf cakes to have as evening snack or even for breakfast with tea. It is light, super moist and y…

Light fluffy and deliciously tangy this lemon cake is the perfect desert for any occasion. Moist and tender this lemon cake recipe is like a ray of sunshine . Made from scratch with real ingredients such as freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest , this cake is full of flavour and is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Unlike some cakes this is not overly sweet and the tanginess of the curd helps balance every thing out ....

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Lemon cake with lemon glaze Light fluffy and deliciously tangy this lemon cake is the perfect desert for any occasion. Moist and tender this lemon cake recipe is like a ray of sunshine . Made from scratch with real ingredient…

This Andhra style fish curry was introduced to me by my friend Shabana Khanum. It has since proceeded to hold a very special place in my heart. ��The main flavors are from the coconut milk and coriander leaves. You can also include the stems for added flavor. Try this recipe with hot rice and a dollop of ghee. Ingredients Salmon - 1 lb…...

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Andhra Fish Curry This Andhra style fish curry was introduced to me by my friend Shabana Khanum. It has since proceeded to hold a very special place in my heart. 

The main flavors are from the coconut milk and cori…

This amazing side dish is a game changer when you crave some spice with your dinner. I usually enjoy this with dal fry and rice. Ingredients: Boiled Eggs - 4 Turmeric Powder - 2 tsp Red Chilly Powder - 1 Tbsp Cumin Powder - 1 tsp Salt to taste Ghee - 1 Tbsp Method: 1. In a bowl, mix salt, cumin powder, turmeric powder and red chilly powder with a little bit of water to make a paste....

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Masala Boiled Egg This amazing side dish is a game changer when you crave some spice with your dinner. I usually enjoy this with dal fry and rice. Ingredients: Boiled Eggs – 4 Turmeric Powder – 2 tsp Red…

Eggless Banana Bread recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and it is delicious bread with the perfect texture, moist and dense. Totally Irresistible . The nuts add an extra layer of texture and flavours which make it even more delicious. This is perfect for breakfast with cup of coffee or tea or when desert cravings hit . Use always over ripe Bananas that nobody wants to eat....

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Eggless Banana Bread Eggless Banana Bread recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and it is delicious bread with the perfect texture, moist and dense. Totally Irresistible . The nuts add an extra layer of textur…

Kalathappam is a desert or rice cake famous in North Malbar region of Kerala . It is very popular kannur and Tellechery special tea time snack . It is prepared by rice , jaggery fried shallots and coconut flakes . Rice and jaggery makes up the body of this cake with onions , cumin seeds , cardamom and coconut creating the exotic flavour ....

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Kalathappam Kalathappam is a desert or rice cake famous in North Malbar region of Kerala . It is very popular kannur and Tellechery  special tea time snack . It is prepared by rice , jaggery fried shallot…

Milagai Podi is traditional and best accompaniment for idli , dosa and uthappa . Though there are many recipes to make milagai Podi and every family has their own traditional family recipe of making idli podi but the main ingredients remain the same just different ratio of ingredients or few more or less ingredients to be added . In one of my old blog I prepared slightly different method mostly we G S B community prepare in our house hold ....

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Milagai Podi Milagai Podi is traditional and best accompaniment for idli , dosa and uthappa . Though there are many recipes to make milagai Podi and every family has their own traditional family recipe of maki…

There is a Joy and freshness in making your own masala powders . The aroma and flavours you get from home made masala powder beats the masala powder packet you buy from the store . Indeed a freshly ground batch of masala powder will beat any commercial brands hands down . This is because home made masala powder is pure, free of adulteration fresh and made with love ....

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Amritsari chole masala powder There is a Joy and freshness in making your own masala powders . The aroma and flavours you get from home made masala powder beats the masala powder packet you buy from the store . Indeed a freshly…

In this blog I am sharing another version of chole . In my one of the oldest blog I shared the Pindi chole recipe . Many people confuse Amritsari chole with Pindi chole. They are similar a lot of aspects. Amritsari chole belong to its namesake city in Panjab India . Pindi chole is believed to have its origin in Rawalpindi Pakistan ....

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Amritsari chole In this blog I am sharing another version of chole . In my one of the oldest blog I shared the Pindi chole recipe . Many people confuse Amritsari chole with Pindi chole. They are similar a lot of a…

Thatte Idli is Karnataka special recipe with idlis steamed in plates specially from Bidadi. Bidadi is an industrial suburb just outside Bangalore enroute to Mysore . Thatte Idli is super soft fluffy larger and flatter idli made in plates instead of the regular idli mould hence being coined as plate idli too . Thatte means flat and as the idli batter is poured steamed in small plates it is flatter taking the shape of the plate ....

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Thatte Idli Thatte Idli is Karnataka special recipe with idlis steamed in plates specially from Bidadi. Bidadi is an industrial suburb just outside Bangalore enroute to Mysore . Thatte Idli is super soft fluff…

Veggies are cooked in a spicy coconut Masala to make a dry or some time semi dry delicious side dish called Sukke. This is my mother's recipe she prepared this dish with half ripe papaya and onions. Ingredients : Half ripen papaya - 1 small . Onions - 2 medium . Grated coconut - 1 cup . Red chillies - 7 ....

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Papaya Sukke (Papaya in spicy coconut masala) Veggies are cooked in a spicy coconut Masala to make a dry or some time semi dry delicious side dish called Sukke. This is my mother’s recipe she prepared this dish with half ripe papaya and …

This simple rajma curry is good for the soul in winter. This pairs beautifully with plain white rice for that quintessential rajma chawal vibe that everyone loves on cold winter nights....

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Simple Rajma Curry This simple rajma curry is good for the soul in winter. This pairs beautifully with plain white rice for that quintessential rajma chawal vibe that everyone loves on cold winter nights.

Methi malai matar paneer is a vegetarian dish made with fresh Fenugreek leaves, green peas and soft chunks of paneer. This is north Indian dish that comprises of a mildly spicy creamy curry made with fresh Fenugreek leaves and green peas topped with heavy cream. With only a hint of spice this delicious dish makes a perfect curry to serve guest not accustomed to Indian food ....

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Methi Malai Matar Paneer Methi malai matar paneer is a vegetarian dish made with fresh Fenugreek leaves, green peas and soft chunks of paneer. This is north Indian dish that comprises of a mildly spicy creamy curry made wi…

Mahalaya Amavasya also called " Pitra Moksha Amavasya is a Hindu tradition dedicated to the pitra or ancestors . It is observed on the amavasya ( new moon day ) of the Bhadrapada month . Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of the 15 day long shrada rituals . This day is considered to be most auspicious as the shradha ritual of any deceased person can be performed on this day irrespective of the tithi ....

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Mahalaya Amavasya Special Mahalaya Amavasya also called ” Pitra Moksha Amavasya is a Hindu tradition dedicated to the pitra or ancestors . It is observed on the amavasya ( new moon day ) of the Bhadrapada month . Mah…

Appo is sweet dish made of wheat , jaggery , and coconut or rice , coconut and jaggery . Appo served as Prasad to lord Ganesha . This recipe is easy way to prepare appo without adding coconut and made from wheat flour . The secret behind very tasty appo is right ingredients and lots of ghee . Ingredients : …...

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Godu Appo ( Sweet Paniyaram ) Without Coconut . Appo is sweet dish made of wheat , jaggery , and coconut or rice , coconut and jaggery . Appo served as Prasad to lord Ganesha . This recipe is easy way to prepare appo without adding coconut and m…

This is shortbread cookies recipe adding almonds . This is buttery , crispy and utterly delicious clasic cookies . The "short " part of shortbread refers to lack of gluten development in this cookies . Liquid activate gluten but because there is no liquid in the recipe and lot of fat the gluten doesn't have chance to develop in to long strands of protein that in turn give other baked goods their chewy texture since the gluten is kept " short " we get a tender crumbly cookies that melt in the mouth ....

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Almond Cookies This is shortbread cookies recipe adding almonds . This is buttery , crispy and utterly delicious clasic cookies . The “short ” part of shortbread refers to lack of gluten development i…

Churmundo is a konkani style laddu made out of wheat flour . Which is staple konkani sweet . Though of course like most recipes there are several ways this laddu can be made . Tellechery , kannur side konkanis prepare this laddu by another method , that I will prepare and post shortly . But this particular churmundo recipe I learnt from my mother ....

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Churmundo ( Wheat flour laddu ) Churmundo is a konkani style laddu made out of wheat flour . Which is staple konkani sweet . Though of course like most recipes there are several ways this laddu can be made . Tellechery , kannur s…

Choco chips cookies are America 's most favourite cookies . This eggless version of cookies is very easy to make that even baking beginners can also make this very successfully . This cookies are rich in flavour , crunchy from outside while soft and chewy from inside , but I want more crispy cookies so I bake it few more minutes ....

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Eggless Choco Chips Cookies Choco chips cookies are America ‘s most favourite cookies . This eggless version of cookies is very easy to make that even baking beginners can also make this very successfully . This cookies…

Coffee cookies is sure to be a favourite to coffee lovers . This simple coffee cookies is made with Instant Coffee and super easy to prepare . Ingredients : 1 . Maida ( all purpose flour ) - 1 cup . 2 . Sugar powder - 1/2 cup . 3 . Instant coffee - 1 tbsp . 4 . Hot water - 1 tbsp ....

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Eggless Coffee Cookies Coffee cookies is sure to be a favourite to coffee lovers . This simple coffee cookies is made with Instant Coffee and super easy to prepare . Ingredients : 1 . Maida ( all purpose flour ) – …

Nan Khatai traditionally made with Maida ( all purpose flour ) for healthier version I made with whole wheat flour . Ingredients : 1. Whole wheat flour - 2 cups . 2 . Fine rawa ( semolina ) - 2 tbsp . 3 . Sugar powder - 1 1/2 cup . 4 . Ghee + Dalda (hydrogenated vegetable cooking oil ) - 1 1/2 cup ( dalda 1 cup + ghee 1/2 cup ) ....

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Whole wheat Nan Khatai Nan Khatai traditionally made with Maida ( all purpose flour ) for healthier version I made with whole wheat flour . Ingredients : 1. Whole wheat flour – 2 cups . 2 . Fine rawa ( semolina ) &…

Soft and moist Eggless Banana Muffins with crunchy walnuts and melty chocolate chips are the real taste . This healthy delicious muffins are ideal for breakfast . Banana muffins have a lovely banana and cinnamon flavour . Ingredients : 1. Over ripe bananas - 3 or 170 gms . 2. Brown sugar - 100 gms . 3 . Any oder less oil - 60 ml ....

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Eggless Banana walnut, choco chip Muffins Soft and moist Eggless Banana Muffins with crunchy walnuts and melty chocolate chips are the real taste . This healthy delicious muffins are ideal for breakfast . Banana muffins have a lovely banan…

Nankhatai are short bread cookies originating from Indian subcontinent . There are so many variations of nankhatais and can be made with different combinations of flour. In this recipe I used Dalda Vanaspati ( Hydrogenated vegetable cooking oil ) . This combination lends sturdy texture , a crunchy bite and melt in mouth feeling of perfect nankhatai . For healthier version I would suggest use ghee ....

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Nankhatai Nankhatai are short bread cookies originating from Indian subcontinent . There are so many variations of nankhatais and can be made with different combinations of flour. In this recipe I used Dald…

Ugadi or yugadi also known as Samsar Padvo in konkani is the New year's day according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in the states of Goa , Maharashtra , Karnataka , Andra Pradesh and Telangana . It is festively observed in these regions on the first day of Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra . Among Gowda Saraswat Brahmin ( GSB ) family the day is known as Samvatsar Padvo ( first day of year ) Mostly Mangloren konkanis prepare Madgane ( chana dal Payasam ) for this festival ....

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Moong Dal Payasam Ugadi or yugadi also known as Samsar Padvo in konkani is the New year’s day according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in the states of Goa , Maharashtra , Karnataka , Andra Pradesh an…

Nonche is konkani name of pickle and ambuli is tender mango . Feast menu is not complete without serving nonche or adgai . It adds to the taste of the whole meal . Konkanis prepare and store this nonche for their year long requirements . Bharani ( baked clay pot ) are pilled up with nonche . Now the mango season has started and markets are flooded with the tender mangoes , so this is the right time to make nonche ....

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Ambule Nonche ( Tender mango pickle ) Nonche is konkani name of pickle and ambuli is tender mango . Feast menu is not complete without serving nonche or adgai . It adds to the taste of the whole meal . Konkanis prepare and store this n…

Karachi Biscuits are one of the most well known biscuits of Karachi Bakery of Hyderabad . These eggless cookies which are filled with tutti fruti and flavoured with pineapple or rose essence . The origin might be Hyderabad but popularity of these biscuits are not just limited to Hyderabad . These melt - in - mouth Karachi fruit biscuits are liked by people across the globe ....

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Karachi Biscuits Karachi Biscuits are one of the most well known biscuits of Karachi Bakery of Hyderabad . These eggless cookies which are filled with tutti fruti and flavoured with pineapple or rose essence . The …

Khaman Dhokla is a soft fluffy steamed snack of Gujarati cuisine . This is all time favourite , khaman dhokla as a starter , as a tea time snack or even for breakfast . It is a famous snack sold in every street of Gujarat . Ingredients : 1 . Besan ( chick peas flour) - 1 1/2 cup ....

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Khaman Dhokla Khaman Dhokla is a soft fluffy steamed snack of Gujarati cuisine . This is all time favourite , khaman dhokla as a starter , as a tea time snack or even for breakfast . It is a famous snack sold in…

Osmania biscuits are famous biscuits sold in Irani cafes of Hyderabad . These biscuits got their name after the last ruler of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan . The perfect balance of sweet and salt makes them stand out and unique . To make an evening perfect all a need is a cup of Irani chai with this biscuits ....

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Osmania Biscuit Osmania biscuits are famous biscuits sold in Irani cafes of Hyderabad . These biscuits got their name after the last ruler of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan . The perfect balance of sweet and salt …

Our favourite way to eat freshly baked bread is with home made is simply heaven . This easy white sandwich bread is the easiest home made bread recipe that turns out perfectly every time . It's hearty and tender and it's perfect for sandwiches or dipping in soups or stews . Ingredients : 1 . Maida ( All purpose flour ) - 2 1/2 cups ....

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Home Made White Bread Our favourite way to eat freshly baked bread is with home made is simply heaven . This easy white sandwich bread is the easiest home made bread recipe that turns out perfectly every time . It& #8217…

Parathas are Indian flat bread . There are so many variations and this version is stuffed with peas . Stuffed parathas are filling dish and taste great . This recipe of green peas paratha can be wonderful treat on breakfast table and having it in the lunch box of kids . It ensures good health to them for the simple reason that peas are quite nutritious and have ample of fibre and antioxidants ....

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Green Peas Paratha Parathas are Indian flat bread . There are so many variations and this version is stuffed with peas . Stuffed parathas are filling dish and taste great . This recipe of green peas paratha can be wo…

The month of Dhanurmaas is very auspicious in traditional Hindu calendar . It usually falls from mid Dec to mid Jan . It is very important month for Vishnu devotees . In various Vishnu temple , offerings are sweet Kichidi and Dosa is made . Even at homes people make Kichidi and Dosa combination to mark the significance of the month ....

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Chana Dal Kichidi ( Sweet Pongal ) The month of Dhanurmaas is very auspicious in traditional Hindu calendar . It usually falls from mid Dec to mid Jan . It is very important month for Vishnu devotees . In various Vishnu temple , off…

Nippattu are crispy deep fried rice crackers from Karnataka cuisine . These are eaten as a evening snacks and are also made during festivals . Nippattu is a similar to Tattai from Tamilnadu and Chekkalu from Andra Pradesh . Each family has their own recipe and varies from region . Here I am sharing my friend Shaila Bhatt 's mother 's recipe ....

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Nippattu Nippattu are crispy deep fried rice crackers from Karnataka cuisine . These are eaten as a evening snacks and are also made during festivals . Nippattu is a similar to Tattai from Tamilnadu and Che…