• Iru Puli Kuzhambu

    April 29, 2026mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Iru Puli Kuzhambu Iru Puli Kuzhambu is a traditional tangy curry or gravy from the state of Tamil Nadu, India whereby both tamarind and yogurt along with a few spices are used. It is unbelievably tasty, comforting and definitely different from any other curries or gravies that I have tasted. What I like about…

     
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  • Vaal Nu Shaak

    April 19, 2026mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Vaal Nu Shaak Vaal Nu Shaak is the Gujarati style  lima bean curry.  Prepared without any onion or garlic, this shaak or curry is generally a part of a big meal for festivals or weddings. It is usually prepared along with Gur Na Ladwa, Tuvar Ni Dar, along with green vegetables, rotli and rice.…

     
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  • Sprouted Moong Salad

    April 12, 2026mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Sprouted Moong Salad Sprouted Moong Salad is a nutritious, wholesome, healthy salad with home sprouted moong beans, crunchy veggies, a bit of fruit and spices. Makes an excellent summer time salad and it is a great way to enjoy the health benefits of sprouts. Moong beans are rich in protein, therefore making it an…

     
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  • Manchow Soup

    March 1, 2026mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Manchow Soup Manchow Soup is a popular slightly spicy,tangy soup from the Indo Chinese cuisine. Full of vegetables, the soup is  usually topped with deep fried noodles. This soup is excellent when one is down with a flu or sore throat. Up the ginger a bit and it makes a nutritious, soothing soup. The…

     
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  • Dalithoy, Konkani Style Dal

    February 18, 2026mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Dalithoy, Konkani Style Dal Dalithoy,  Konkani style dal is also known as Dalithoi. It is believed that no  Konkani special occasion or wedding is complete without a Dalithoy. A simple dal preparation but packed with flavours. It is unbelievable how tasty this dal is in spite of the very few spices used. Like any…

     
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  • Indian Style Bean Salad

    February 8, 2026mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Indian Style Bean Salad Indian Style Bean Salad consists of three different beans with a green chutney as the dressing. Other salad ingredients are added to make it wholesome, nutritious and filling. Enjoy it as a light meal option or as a side dish. This spicy, easy to make, flavourful salad is suitable for…

     
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  • Zeytin Piyazi

    December 17, 2025mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Zeytin Piyazi Zeytin Piyazi is a tangy, refreshing, easy to make Turkish green olive salad. It is a traditional dish from the southeastern part of Turkey which is generally enjoyed for breakfast or as part of a mezze. Usually enjoyed with some bread.  A simple salad made from green olives, tomato, onion, fresh herbs…

     
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  • Pai Huang Gua Hé Xigua

    November 19, 2025mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Pai Huang Gua Hé Xigua Pai Huang Gua Hé Xigua or Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon is an easy, delicious, crunchy and full of umami flavour salad. First of all, I don’t think the word salad exists in the Chinese language. Usually it is referred to as a cold dish. Secondly, Pai Huang Gua originates…

     
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  • Shakkariya Nu Shaak

    November 2, 2025mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Shakkariya Nu Shaak Shakkariya Nu Shaak is a popular traditional sweet potato dry  sautéed. It usually is served as part of a thali along with a flatbread, lentil curry, other shaaks or sides, rice and a sweet dish. It is one of the easiest shaak to prepare and absolutely finger licking good. I sometimes…

     
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  • Salata De Varza Rosie

    October 22, 2025mayurisjikoni

    Recipe: Salata De Varza Rosie Salata De Varza Rosie is a simple and yet flavourful Romanian Red Cabbage Salad. Easy to make, basically you need only a handful of ingredients. Some red cabbage or white (then it is simply called Salata De Varza), carrot, vinegar, salt and oil. What I like about this recipe is…

     
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