Finally, I was able to finish reading this excellent book and post the review. This was a book which I decided to review since client side Java is not really my expertise. But, I am glad I reviewed the book, learnt a whole lot from this book. If you are planning on purchasing this book, [...]
Archive for October, 2007
28 Oct
Rangoli Designs for Diwali
In Bangalore, huge colorful rangoli designs are drawn in front of every household. The front yard is even more colorful during Diwali. So what’s Rangoli? A rangoli is a colourful design made on the floor near the entrance to a house to welcome guests. During Diwali, Hindus draw bright, colorful Rangoli designs. The patterns are [...]
25 Oct
Instant Cabbage Palya
There are many varieties of dishes you can make with cabbage. This is one of the most widely prepared in madhwa houses since it doesn’t have onion or garlic. Also, this can be done within minutes. Ingredients: 1 finely chopped cabbage 5-6 finely chopped green chillies 5-6 tsp coconut finely chopped coriander leaves 1/2 tsp [...]
24 Oct
Instant Rubbida Huli(Sambar)
One of my signature dishes within my family & friends is Rubbida Huli. In Bangalore, all my relatives make 2 kinds of huli. One in which the masala is fried and ground or the huli with instant pudi. In my case, I do use the huli pudi, but with a different twist. So, here comes [...]
22 Oct
Chatni Pudi Avalakki
Who doesn’t know chatni pudi avalakki, right? It’s so simple and easy to make; it takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Can you believe? I think this is the most simple and easy to make dish in our Indian cuisine. When we were kids, my mom used to make this for evening snack. It [...]
21 Oct
Ekadashi
The day after Dasara is Ekadashi. After all the items and sweet dishes we have eaten over the past 10 days, isn’t it time to fast? I think it is. So, what’s Ekadashi? We madwas observe Ekadashi by fasting on that day. The name Ekadashi means eleventh, ek being 1 and das being 10, and [...]
20 Oct
Diwali (Deepavali) Festival – 2009
The word Diwali originated from the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” which means “rows of light”. This 5 day long Hindu festival is celebrated throughout the world with great enthusiasm and happiness. Diwali or deepavali is the festival signifying the victory of good against evil. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular [...]
19 Oct
Vijaya Dashami – 28th September 2009
HAPPY DASARA May joy and prosperity be on your way ……….forever Vijaya Dashami is the last day of the dasara festival. “Vijaya” means victory, ‘Dashami‘ means 10th day, It is the day of celebration of victory. This is the day of victory of the Good over Evil. Vijaya Dashami is celebrated throughout India. It is [...]
19 Oct
Badnekayi(Eggplant) Instant Palya
When we were in Bijapur, one of our cooks used to make this vegetable along with Jolada rotti, of course when she was in a hurry. If not she used to make yennegayi. The eggplants we used to get in Bijapur are those small round ones. In my recipe here, I have used the purple [...]
19 Oct
Chooda Avalakki
We grew up in Bijapur. My mom used to make the most delicious Chooda avalakki, she does it even now in B’Lore. I am sharing her recipe here, this time I also have a picture. Ingredients. 1 ½ lbs Thin Poha or Nylon Avalakki 1 tsp. mustard seeds 1/2 cup peanuts or Shenga 1/2 cup [...]
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