The Malabar Spinach or Vine Spinach is a climbing vine much akin to the usual spinach, except that it has very thick, edible stems. It is also called Pui Shak in Hindi/Bengali, Mayalu in Marathi, Basale Soppu in Kannada & Vaali Bhaji in Konkani. (see picture below) This plant has numerous health benefits & isContinue reading “Malabar Spinach Curry – Vaali Bendi”
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Gongura Mutton – Lamb with Sorrel Leaves
We have already spoken about delicious Gongura / Ambadi / Sorrel leaves cooked with lentils /dal in detail in my earlier post. This time I bring you a delightful meat preparation with the same naturally sour leaves. Stir fried with plenty of onions, garlic & green / red chillies to your taste, this one’s anotherContinue reading “Gongura Mutton – Lamb with Sorrel Leaves”
Dill with Lentils – Shepu / Suva Dal
Delicious home cooked and simple comfort food is true bliss to most of us or as we say in Hindi, Maa ke haath ka khana and that one phrase seems to sum it all up! Personally cooked by Mom! I’m sure each one of us can relate to this, irrespective of which corner of theContinue reading “Dill with Lentils – Shepu / Suva Dal”
One Pot Dill Chickpea Rice – Suva Pulao
A mildly flavoured one pot rice dish, with the subtle citrusy-grassy fragrance of fresh dill leaves (of the aniseed or saunf plant), studded with chickpeas or red kidney beans & fresh spinach leaves. Ideal for days without too much masala in your food, yet ensuring your daily intake of protein, vitamins, fibre & probiotics, all-in-one-meal.Continue reading “One Pot Dill Chickpea Rice – Suva Pulao”
Gongura Pappu / Dal – Tangy Sorrel Leaves Lentil
In Andhra Pradesh, South India, there is no dish that can get more authentic than a traditional Gongura delicacy such as Pappu (dal), pickle, Pachadi, thokku(chutney), Pulihora (rice) or the ever-popular Gongura Mutton Stew (Mamsam) amongst many others. In India, there is a common tendency to shy away from leafy green veggies during the rainyContinue reading “Gongura Pappu / Dal – Tangy Sorrel Leaves Lentil”
The Culinary Konnoisseur 