Archive for September, 2007

Go Bananas!

Posted on September 28, 2007. Filed under: For the little wonders, For the sweet tooth, Quick eats |

Jihvā for Ingredients (JFI) is an online monthly food event, celebrating the Ingredients and what they can do for our Jihvā. This is the brainchild of Indira of Mahanandi. This month JFI celebrates the goodness of Bananas at Mandira’s Ahaar.

These are some of my favourite ways (other than just eating plain bananas) to use Ripe [...]

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Phodnichi Poli (Resurrected Leftover Roti)

Posted on September 27, 2007. Filed under: Quick eats |

A very popular Maharashtrian breakfast is Phodnichi Poli. Leftover Rotis (Poli as it is called in Marathi) from previous night are recycled the next morning for breakfast, by dressing them up with some spicy tadka (tempering).
I also add some available veggies to make it tastier and healthier. Nothing is as comforting as a hot [...]

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Bendekay (Bhindi/Okra) Gojju

Posted on September 19, 2007. Filed under: Curries & Gravies, veggies |

Thank you all of you for your wishes, I am feeling much better now.
South Indian food was restricted to Idli-Sambar-Dosa- chutney- Rasam that was till I got married.
After marriage I learnt so many wonderful recipes from my mother-in-law, not just idli-dosa etc.. but some really nice curries, rice and Rotis.
Ajay’s family hails from Bangalore [...]

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Ganesh Chaturthi

Posted on September 14, 2007. Filed under: Miscellaneous |

Thanks all of you for checking up on me. Only a severe viral infection could keep me away from blogging for so many days!  I am much better now, just taking it easy.
Meanwhile, tomorrow is Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most loved festivals here in Maharashtra and also celebrated in Gujrat,Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh.
    
Best wishes [...]

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Kopri Mithai- Coconut Barfi

Posted on September 7, 2007. Filed under: For the sweet tooth |

Gokulashtami or Krishna Janmashtami was always associated with Gopalkala (Prasad made from beaten rice-Poha and green chillie, curds etc) and Dahi-handi, till I got married.
After I got married, I came to know that the little lord Krishna is treated to some assorted mouthwatering treats, in most parts of south India.My Mother-in-law prepares at least 5 [...]

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Krishna Janmashtami

Posted on September 5, 2007. Filed under: Miscellaneous |

                  Janmashtami Pooja in my house

 
Prasad: Milk Barfi,Coconut Barfi,Mysore Pak,Rava(semolina) Ladoo and Chivda

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Ridge Gourd with Jowar-Wheat flour dumplings

Posted on September 4, 2007. Filed under: Curries & Gravies, Health & Nutrition, veggies |

I always wonder what keeps My Foodcourt going?
I am not someone who is very good with words , and so the writeup on posts are usually quite small and only occasionally elaborate. My food-photos are ok but not exceptional;I get on an average 5-7 minutes to photograph any of my recipes, before my little [...]

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