Raji

Raji

Sprouted Black Chana Usli

Kadalekaalu / black channa sundal /usli reminds me of my childhood days . Every month we used to go to Chandramouleshawara temple in Mysore for sankashtahara ganapathi pooja. There in that like most of the temples, after the pooja they used to give the kadalekaalu usli as prasadam along with karigadubu.

Hot and Spicy, Tropical flavored Salsa

Pineapple tomato salsa
Salsa is traditional Mexican dish. Salsa is the Spanish term for sauce. Sweet, tangy and spicy! it is just right dish can be served as appetizer along with tortilla chips, as a snack and as a side dish with our own breads, rotis ... There are different ways the salsa can be prepared. This pineapple tomato Salsa has a mild flavor of pineapple which gives sweetness and tangy taste to this wonderful dish.

Curry leaves Chutney Powder

Curry leaf Chutney pudi
Curry leaves / kadi patta are very flavorful leaves used in seasoning to our delicious side dishes. Apart from the flavor, these are source of iron, calcium, fiber and much more nutrients. It improves the digestion also. Curry leaves chutney powder / Karibevu Soppina pudi / Karuvepillai Podi is very healthy and tasty way of incorporating the curry leaves in our diet.

Jowar Rotti / Jolada Rotti

jolada rotti
Jolada rotti / jowar rotti, or bhakri is very popular flat bread in north karnataka region. It is their staple food. Jola / Jowar is a high-protein, cholesterol-free and it is the source of essential nutrients like fiber, iron, phosphorus. Also it is gluten free. Making the jowar rotti is simple, though the beating with palm takes some practice, we can get the same taste by rolling it like a wheat roti.