Appetizers

This is a very simple recipe yet a tasty one. Santoshi prepares this daily at their Amma’s place and I enjoy it thoroughly. Remember,I had posted masala chaas during my initial days of blogging.This is very good for digestion and most important is we don’t add green chilly in this buttermilk.You may add green chillies if you like it to ... Read More »

Sol,Kokum,berinda sol ,they all are the same.Goa is very famous for its Sol kadi and kokum sar. Kokum, sorrel fruit , tamarind is most commonly used in Konkan cooking as it adds tangy taste and blends with the other spices and balances the curry.In konkani we call it as Berinda sol and most common preparation is Berinda saru which I will post soon.My ... Read More »

Masala chaas means buttermilk tempered with spices.Buttermilk is good for digestion and it is most often served after meal  in South Indian homes .It contains less fat. Serves-2 Ingredients: Buttermilk-2 cups salt -to taste  coriander leaves – to garnish(optional) Temper: Mustard seeds- little less than 1/4 tsp Curry leaves-1 sprig Long red chilly-1 Green chilly-1 chopped Garlic-1-2 Oil-1tsp Asafoetida- a ... Read More »