Geeths Dawath Food Blog
There was a time when I used to live on chicken,and Chicken 65 was one of my favorite dish after chicken ghee roast.I used to really hog on it.But now it is just the opposite I only cook for my family but don’t hog.Tastes varies with the time.Wiki says it a South Indian, especially Chennai bar starter,which is spicy in ... Read More »
Biscuit rotti
Biscuit rotti is a rich rotti stuffed with spices and a popular breakfast or evening snack in GSB cuisine especially prepared when guests comes home or when you have ample time.There are various methods of preparing this rotti. This rotti is spicy and crispy and resembles like kachori. Goes well with a sip of piping hot coffee or tea and makes an excellent evening ... Read More »
Phenori(Sweet puri)
Phenori or sweet puri is a traditional GSB sweet which is a very popular sweet in GSB homes.Home made phenori tastes awesome. I’ve been preparing it from quite some time.This recipe was passed to me from my Papas cousin N.Her mama in law is an expert when it comes to sweets and savories,so originally this is her recipe.So this recipe I give ... Read More »
Palakachi patal bhaji
Palakachi patal bhaji is a Maharastrian dish and I had bookmarked this recipe sometime back when my FB friend P had posted in a food group.She had given the link of Chakali where most of the traditional Maharastrian dishes can be found under one roof. Vaidehi bhave of Chakali has a great collection of Maharastrian dishes.Since my hub S and me love ... Read More »
Thavare idli(A keralite Dosa)
The name goes as Thavare idli,but I can neither see thavare that is lotus nor idli. Well, honestly I do not the know why the name.This recipe was passed from my granny’s bros wife S. Aayi (granny) said that S’s family has been preparing it since a long ,long time,may be it is their family dish from Kerala.It was told to me that this ... Read More »
Peas n cheese pulav
And here goes my 150th post.Had too much hangover of cakes and bakes,so for a change I present before you’ll peas n cheese pulav.I found this recipe in my handwritten recipe book.It turned out to be good with cheesy flavor. A little bit of sticky rice since cheese is added.Very quick to prepare and most of my rice delicacies are prepared in the cooker,you may also ... Read More »
Victorian malai cake(eggless)
I have been baking this cake for more than 10 years and is one of my signature cake.This cake tastes excellent and an eggless too.This time I baked it in a heart shape which symbolizes love, and Christmas is a joyous season filled with happiness and love…We also decorated the Christmas tree yesterday and have made a beautiful crib which we have been making ... Read More »
Sabudana Kichdi
Sabudana kichdi is a popular Maharastrian breakfast and is prepared mostly during fasting since it is a concrete breakfast. It is often prepared during Monday fasts in Mumbai. Sabudana or tapioca pearls is made out of raw tapioca roots, an underground potato like variety. I learnt to prepare this dish from my Mayi (mother in law) who resides in Mumbai . And with lot ... Read More »
Undi(rice dumpling)
Undi is a traditional GSB breakfast prepared in most of the GSB homes.Even Mangalorean bunts have their own version which they prepare like pundi ghasi and marwai pundi.Undi means rice dumplings which are steamed either in the steamer known as Pedavan or you may also steam it the Pressure cooker without adding pressure.I have steamed undi s even in the ... Read More »
Golden bags
Golden bags are the sensational new look samosas of this generation.They are very eye appealing and will be a star of the show of any party.It makes an excellent starter.You may do the stuffing of your choice,both veg or non veg.I used paneer as the main ingredient for the stuffing here.Other stuffing like corn,potato,babycorn etc may be used.Recipe partly adapted ... Read More »