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Madras Cucumber Palya (Kochchuli) / ಸಾಂಬಾರ್ ಸೌತೆ ಪಲ್ಯ (ಕೊಚ್ಚುಳಿ)

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ. I am back with a traditional Havyaka recipe today! Its a side dish which is not known to many people during this era of modern style cooking. But even now, many of such traditional and rare recipes are still in use at my Grany's place. Authentic name of this dish is 'Kochchuli' and some people call it as 'Palya'. My mom had visited us for few days recently, and she prepared this tasty side dish for our lunch one day. I just tasted a byte and clicked few photos immediately and noted down the recipe from mom. Not only madras cucumber, normal cucumber also goes well for this recipe. But the veggie must have been well grown, not the tender ones. In rural areas,people use a veggie similar to Madras cucumber, called Mogekayi (Magekayi) and home grown cucumber for this recipe. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Serves: 3 - 4 Ingredients: Madras cucumber (Sambar Soute in Kannada) - 1 halve Dry red chilli - 1 G...

Finger Millet (Ragi) Rotti / ರಾಗಿ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು  ಇಲ್ಲಿ  ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ. As we all know, finger millet is very good for health. Regular usage of finger millet helps to keep our body cool. But it won't has a nice taste or aroma of its own. That's why many people won't like to eat or drink anything prepared using finger millet! Long back, I had tasted Finger Millet Rotti in a hotel at Malleshwaram. Never I thought that finger millet rotti can be so tasty! Then, I tried my own version of rotti at home and it came out well. Not regularly, but sometimes I prepare this rotti for our breakfast. I love to add fenugreek leaves to this rotti, also you can substitute fenugreek with dill leaves. Preparation time: 40 - 45 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: Finger millet flour - 1 3/4 cup Grated carrot - 1 Shredded coconut - 1 cup 1 medium size onion - finely chopped 2 - 3 green chillies - finely chopped Fenugreek leaves - 1 bunch Salt to taste Hot water - 1/2 to 3/4 cup Oil Method: Clean ...

Raw Mango Chutney / ಮಾವಿನಕಾಯಿ ಚಟ್ನಿ

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ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಲು  ಇಲ್ಲಿ  ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ. This is the season for mangoes in India. Up-to last week we were enjoying only raw mangoes. We both love to eat them in raw form as well as for cooking. Now a days, varieties of ripe mangoes are available everywhere. Frankly speaking, we are making the fullest use of the mango season this year! Here is a simple recipe using raw mango. In fact, its a Chutney or side dish which goes well with rice. Friends, hurry up and try it out if you are a fan of mangoes like me ;) Preparation time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 - 5 Ingredients: Sour raw mango skinned and finely chopped - 1/2 cup Grated coconut - 1 1/2 cup Cloves - 1 or 2 Coriander seeds - 1/2 tsp Green chillies 2 - 3 (adjust according to taste) Oil - 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Method: Heat 1/2 tsp of oil in a small wok. Roast cloves and coriander seeds nicely, then add chopped green chillies. Saute it for 2 minutes and switch off the flame. Grind the ...