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September 7, 2012

A few good reads…

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101 Cookboks by Heidi
Cannelle et Vanille by Aran
Edible Garden by Nags

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Divine Taste by Anushruti

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Farm on Plate by Medha

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Indian Simmer by Prerna

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Journey Kitchen by Kulsum
Just Home Made by Radhika

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La Tartine Gourmande by Béatrice
Lite Bite by Sanjeeta

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Matt Bites by Matt Armendariz
Make It Yum by Swati

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Nigella Lawson by Nigella

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Pure Vegetarian by Lakshmi

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Rosa’a Yummy Yums by Rosa

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The Kitchen Finesse by Veronika
Tongue Ticklers by Harini
Two Loves Studio by Rachel Jane

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Vegan Richa By Richa Hingle
Veg Bowl by Mallika
Veggie Belly by Sala Kannan
Veg Recipes of Indian by Dasanna

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What’s For Lunch Honey by Meeta
White On Rice Couple by Todd and Diane

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I’m Pratiba Bhat from Udupi; currently living in Mandya, Karnataka, India. Welcome to my website.. Read More...

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Instagram post 2181089674806009163_1053996350 Sun-dried Nellikai in the process. This batch is not for consumption but it'll turn into a wonderful dyeing agent for hair care. A natural dye and growth promoter for any kind of hair type and not to forget it also stops most of the hair fall too. A time consuming process, but these just need to be chopped up, sun-dried and powdered. Mix it with the natural henna leaves and this needs to be applied as hair pack. . . . . Sending this to the Still Life theme of #foodphotobiteswithritu Curated by @happytummybyritumbhara and @dyutima_myfoodlens . . . . . . . #naturalliving #haircare #lowkeylightingphotography #livemoremagic #karnataka_ig #be_one_vintage #beautifulcuisines #beautifulcuisines #myseasonaltable #mybeautifulsimplicity #moodygrams #myseasonaltable #mandyaphotographers #nellikai #amtekai #haircolor #lowkey #darktablemood #darkandmoody #darkfoodphoto #darkfoodphotography
Instagram post 2180579385857554456_1053996350 Bringing into fore this lone, green and shy cabbage flower again! Nature has been so kind. Adding this to #foodphotobiteswithritu curated by the lovely and ever kind @happytummybyritumbhara and again a lovely photographer, @dyutima_myfoodlens . . . . . . Shutter Speed: 1/15sec Lens: 50mm ISO: 800 Focal length: f/1.4 . . . . . . #be_one_vintage #beautifulcuisines #beautyinsimplicity #nightphotography #moodygrams #myseasonaltable #darktablemood #darkandmoody #gardening #gardenharvest #stilllife #stilllifegallery #stillwithstories #stilllife_perfection #stilllifephotography #still_life_gallery #still_life_mood #still_life_gallery_ #still_life_creativeframes #stillpretty #stillness
Instagram post 2179918005035055890_1053996350 I've got a beautiful harvest today 💚 The cabbage worms are literally everywhere inspite of repetitive efforts but the harvests are gorgeous. 😊 I'm holding one of the healthiest cabbages that was ready in the garden. #gardening #gardenharvest #homespun #healthyfood #jj_still_life #stilllife #kitchengarden #cabbage #cabbageharvest #cabbageharvesttime #calminfluencer #slowlife #slowlifestyle #slowliving #slowliving_create #slowlivingforlife #moodygrams #womaninphotography #be_one_vintage #beautifulcuisines
Instagram post 2179100971703226756_1053996350 A chutney recipe would be coming up from these leaves on the blog. There's no stipulated recipe for the chutney though. Every household makes different chutneys from these fragrant leaves. Some make it from green chillies and black pepper too. I make it from dry red chillies to just mix it with rice and ghee! Doddapatre or the Indian Borage leaves, are my go-to medicinal plants when there's a flu season hitting at home. You can rub these leaves on the 'Natti' (soft spot) on the top of the head of the child or adult when the he/she is running a cold or make a concoction with these leaves by boiling the leaves in water and just consuming it straight. When in need of something local on my afternoon meal plate, I make thambulis or chutneys from these leaves. But one can make bajjis, rasams and clear soups as well. Very much satisfying for having this growing in my small garden. Such a beautiful and fragrant herb this is! I just planted a couple of stems that were thrown away by a neighbor into a grow bag, they grew well, albiet, recently they've got caught up with mealy bugs as usual. 😐
Instagram post 2178388766594833614_1053996350 When I toss the rice flakes in these warm mix of spices, I can bask in the aroma that used to emanate from both of my paternal and maternal grandmother's kitchens. I knew I've been missing out a lot ever since these prime women of my life including my Amma gave up on life too soon. There are too many lost recipes that need to be caught up with, and some are so old and unknown that not even the present elder generations have heard of. I've been only doing some talking with the elders over the phone and looking upon books written by some native homecooks. This recipe isn't a lost recipe but it is indeed on the verge of being forgotten. Sajjige Bajil is one of the most sought for breakfast options back in my hometown whenever there's a huge gathering. I still remember eating this sitting right next to Appa with a cup of filter coffee during one of such occasions. These are truly some of the most beautiful cuisines that stirred a lot of my interests in cooking. When I started traveling to different cities after getting married, I realized some recipes that aren't really cooked anywhere else! As far as my imagination goes I even fear that my children wouldn't be eating Indian food in future! Coming to today's platter, I'd love the recipe of the Sajjige to be more coconutty and the Bajil has to be spicy and sweetened with a lot of jaggery too. Recipe is up on the blog and Linked to the profile. #oldtimer #oldschool #udupicuisines #udupirecipes #udupifood #udupiphotographers #tulunadbreakfast #tulunad #lightlovers #lowkeylightingphotography #lovefood #mangalorefood #mangalorediaries #nammaudupi #moodygrams #myseasonaltable #mybeautifulsimplicity #mystoryoflight #myopentable #mycreativebiz #myfoodinaction
Instagram post 2177470817042326972_1053996350 Rice flakes or Paper Avalakki: I'm Working on the recipe of one of the most famous recipes of the Tulunad that makes use of these flakes. Tossed in handpounded spices and seasonings, this recipe is for the soul. 💚 #handpounding #riceflakes #getminimal #tulunad #tulunadbreakfast #udupicuisines #udupirecipes #udupifood #udupiphotographer #pocket_creative #peopleandfood #udupicooking #satvicfood #foodphotography #fromscratch
Instagram post 2175605324882869721_1053996350 A subtle flavoured marble cake that was loved by kids and adults alike. Whole wheat, egg free and soft! I only bake on occasions and that leaves me with less amount of time to spend on baking. Although, occasionally I do bake whole grain cookies for the son who swiftly gets into different taste rhythms which are sometimes his sweet cravings too. The recipe for this marble cake is on the blog. Link in profile! Shot details: 📷 ISO: 800 Lens: 50mm Aperture: f/1.4 Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec #sustainablecollective #thebeautyofordinarythings #christmasiscoming #christmasgifts #natureinthehome #seasonpoetry #foresttotable #ecofriendlyliving #wholewheatbaking #wholegrainbaking #eggfree #egglessdesserts #egglessbaking #egglesscakes #greenchristmas #christmasmood
Instagram post 2173355113745693749_1053996350 Vangibhath! This is what the homegrown brinjals/eggplants turned into yesterday and it was pure blessedness. ☘️ #divineformoflove #farmtotable #farmtofork #letsgogreencontest @zanzaneet @of.love.and.dreams @weheartwoodshop @yesindia @wahhindia #worktable #quickmeals #healthyfood #homegrown #jj_still_life #krishna #karnataka_ig #karnatakaphotographers #mandyaphotographers #myseasonaltable #mybeautifulsimplicity #mystoryoflight #mysorephotographers #myquietbeauty #mygoals #myopentable #farmfresh
Instagram post 2172718329470688547_1053996350 I'm in awe of how seeds sprouted and became seedlings. Then I saw the plants grow, branch out and flower. And then the process of pollination begins! The bees, butterflies, ladybugs, ants, moths, wasps and I don't know what other insects visit my garden from the dawn till dusk. I wish I had many high definition cameras fitted to every plant running a timelapse timer so that I could watch these activities by these little creatures. Without them I wouldn't have been able to reap such beautiful benefits from the plants. So thankful that I could experience the love from nature and I do think that this is something beyond words can express. Chopping up these brinjals/eggplants for some Vangibhath. Sending this to @zanzaneet's #letsgogreencontest for the plastic free produce. @of.love.and.dreams @weheartwoodshop @wahhindia @yesindia #naturalliving #slowlife #slowlifestyle #slowliving #gardening #gardenharvest #gameoftones #huffposttaste #jj_still_life #lightlovers #cleaneating #createtoinspire #be_one_vintage #beautifulcuisines #beautyinsimplicity #beautifulmatters #karnataka_ig #lowkeylightingphotography #darktablemood #darkandmoody #darkfoodphoto
Instagram post 2171819111747069123_1053996350 One of the most revered moments for me today was to shoot for this recipe that I used to eat regularly during my childhood. I remember eating this humble breakfast that used to be prepared by Amma and Dodda. This is locally called Sajjige Bajil in Tulu. Someone hailing from the temple town Udupi/Mangalore will know how many emotions are tapped in this plate of breakfast. It used to be a common recipe in every household during my younger days because of the simplicity of ingredients used. But today it's quite a surprise that it's a forgotten recipe and it's hardly remembered. Udupi Mutts serving wedding breakfasts make this as a staple when upma is cooked. Sajjige is nothing but a simple no-vegetable upma made just from rava, cashews, seasoning and lots of coconut gratings. We hardly use onions in our upma but we make use of coconuts in upma like nobody's business. 😄 Today I added some tomatoes to my upma along with coconut. Bajil is just a simple no-cook mix of spices with paper thin rice flakes but packs so much flavour. The spice mix used for this recipe is handpounded and I cannot even share how this beautiful hand pounded spice mix would emit fragrance. Let me indulge in more of these childhood memories for now! Recipe will be shared on the blog soon! #artistsoninstagram #sajjigebajil #coconuts #be_one_vintage #breakfastbowl #childhoodmemories #ammasrecipes #moodygrams #mybeautifulsimplicity #myseasonaltable #makeitdelicious #udupicuisines #udupi #udupirecipes #udupicuisine #udupicooking #traditionalrecipes #traditionaludupirecipes
Instagram post 2171134302498328828_1053996350 The intent was to shoot for a recipe for my blog today, but a dear friend from the world of seasonal allergies has made a comeback this season! I took a chance and made a small batch of coco coir dust for my garden compost early morning, and, then towards the noon, began a exhausting series of sneezes in sets of 10s and 20s. 😭 I had to settle for a quick Beans Paji Masala Koddel with Rajmudi rice, Beet Salad and some Uppu Munchi without having to pick my camera! This is my paternal grandmoms staple household recipe which she used to make using Cowpea Beans and Jackfruit seeds in a huge brass cauldron for her family of 25 members. The regular English Beans and Tomatoes along with so many other vegetables were never used then. These are generally termed as restricted vegetables in Udupi cuisine because of the foreign links to the advent of these vegetables! Paji Masala Koddel has its masala raw and non-roasted. One only needs to add Coconut (almost two cups of freshly grated coconut), Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Byadgi Chillies and tamarind for the grinding, all in a raw and unroasted form. Maybe I'll put up a detailed recipe on the blog when I'm lucky to find the native cowpea beans! #udupi #udupirecipes #udupicuisines #pajimasala #koddel #homesick #foodcravings #girlswhogarden #quickmeals #rajmudirice #rajmudi #karnatakaphotographers #karnataka_focus #karnataka_ig #udupiphotographers #balancedmeals
Instagram post 2170390240619137020_1053996350 New Recipe on the blog! Uppu Mensinkai/ Uppu Munchi. (Link in profile) This is a stuffed and non soaked version of making these spicy chilli fryums. Some of the hottest days are here so we made another batch of these dried pungent chillies. . . . . . #sundrying #chillies #chillifryums #uppumensinkai #uppumunchi #balaka #yahooeats #yougottaeatthis #karnataka_focus #karnataka_ig #karnatakaphotographers #cuisinesofkarnataka #udupi #udupirecipes #photooftheday #pocket_creative #sundried #sundriedvibes
Instagram post 2169772803930621613_1053996350 Just savouries today! #ribbonpakoda #boondi #kharamandakki #kharaboondi #indiansnacks #indianfeasts #festivetreats #flatlay #foodflatlay #darktablemood #darkandmoody #darkfoodphoto #jj_still_life #namkeen #krishna #buttersavouries #stilllife #snackandcoffee #teatime
Instagram post 2167772538213870730_1053996350 The recipe for the Eggless whole wheat flour Marble cake is finally up on the blog. Trust that the recipe will be loved. 🤗🧡 #eatcaptureshare #wholewheatbaking #wholegrainbaking #eggfree #egglessbaking #egglesscakes #egglessmarblecake #birthdayboy #birthdaycake #marblecake #wholewheatmarblecake #stilllife #exceptionalstilllife #stylingtheseasons #chiaroscuro #loveforbaking #homebaked #egglessdesserts
Instagram post 2166783345354475402_1053996350 Just another butti of Chillies from the garden! 😊 #exceptionalstilllife #stilllife #stilllifegallery #stillwithstories #stilllife_perfection #stilllifephotography #stylingtheseasons #still_life_nature #chillishots #chillies #gardening #gardenharvest #garden #homespun #homegrown #homegarden #sustainableliving #terracegardening #terracefarm
Instagram post 2166072987333621007_1053996350 This picture was taken three days before when we had three beautiful homegrown Cabbages in hand. One if them was such a tiny one that it fitted into my toddler's palms. Swipe to see Krishna holding the cut up cabbage. The cross section looked so pretty. 😍 I haven't had the opportunity to post this earlier, so here is what became of the smallest of all. A simple stir fry with some Menthya soppu (Methi Leaves) and grated coconut along with some rice and the Samaradhane saaru made from toor dal and tamarind. This doesn't require tomatoes but I did have some homegrown tomatoes that went into this rasam/saaru. So glad that a part of my meal was homegrown! . . . . . Filing this under @zanzaneet and @of.love.and.dreams #letsgogreencontest @weheartwoodco @yesindia @wahhindia.
Instagram post 2165376870837050253_1053996350 A late post owing to a lot of housekeeping and preps! May you all be blessed! Happy and belated Diwali wishes from my side to you! . . . . . In the frame is the traditional rice prep called "Yelappa" made during the morning of Naraka Chaturdashi in the coastal belt of Dakshina Kannada/ Udupi/ Mangalore regions. We savour this after the first oil bath as breakfast alongside some Kadubus and Chutney! My paternal grandparents were amazing cooks and were so well versed with these kind of recipes. Hardly any measuring tools used, still such droolworthy and satvik meals were being served. Morey, even plain rice was so nutritious that a simple Ganji made from rice everyday would keep them healthy. . . . . . . Coming to this recipe, I've used equal quantities of soaked white rice, puffed rice, grated coconut, jaggery and a few cardamom pods with a pinch of salt. This has to be ground in a mixie to a little thicker than a dosa batter consistency and dropped into hot oil using a ladle in a circular fashion. The Yelappa has to puff and rise and float to top. Flip the Yelappa with a slotted ladle and fry on the other side. When it attains a brownish tone place it on a tea towel and let it sit for a while till it leaves out some oil. This recipe is made and savoured once in a year in my paternal home during Naraka Chaturdashi. . . . My father is a wonderful knowledge base when it comes to what needs to be made on any kind of festival. He keeps narrating these stories to me. It's said that when Krishna returned home victorious after defeating Narakasura, Rukmini prepped an oil bath for him and made this Yelappas for his breakfast. These stories and legends are hidden in some of the oldest pages of ancient books, which maybe we have to literally hunt down. I don't think a lifetime is enough for me to know what needs to be known! #narakachathurdashi #jj_still_life #worktable #recipes #oldschool #traditionalrecipes #dakshinfood #dakshinakannada #udupicuisine #mangalorefood #be_one_vintage #beautifulcuisines #beautyinsimplicity #oldtimer #ajjisrecipes #diwali #oilbath #diwalirecipes #karnataka_ig #lightlovers #moodygrams #mybeautifulsimplicity
Instagram post 2164424884717271668_1053996350 I always wanted a picture of my homegrown cabbages with the leaves intact. But these cabbages grew in my garden after all that struggle with corn worms attacking the leaves totally! It's so hard to grow cauliflowers and cabbages without having worms attacking all over the place. The soil needs to be rich in nutrients to withstand any kind of malicious pests. Moreover, I haven't resorted to chemical sprays till now. I am yet to try the garlic, chilli and tobacco natural fertilizer. Neem oil didn't work on these grounded vegetables. At the end I just left it to nature's care, and the natural fertilizer I make myself with vegetable peels and cow dung. So eventually the leaves were horribly torn up and chomped on by the already prevalent corn worms. These took nearly three months of care and my effort. So anyways, not very much disappointed with the harvest, although small any tiny sized cabbages, it's a happy note that it's chemical free and a homegrown wonder. 😍 . . . . . . Filing this under @zanzaneet 's, @of.love.and.dreams 's, @wahhindia's, @yesindia's amazing intitiative #letsgogreencontest. And I'm yet to wonder what to make with these and maybe I'll post another picture of the outcome. I'm probably sharing two of these with my neighbors. 😄 . . . . . #homespun #homegrown #homegarden #cabbages #homegrowncabbages #be_one_vintage #beautifulcuisines #nomnom #naturalliving #nammamysorephotographers #mandyaphotographers #makeitdelicious #mystoryoflight #verilymoment #vegtablegarden #terracegardening #terracefarm
Instagram post 2163187538160212827_1053996350 My garden is producing too many green chillies these days. These aren't the spicy ones tough. Perfect for making chilli bhajjis. But we decided to make Uppu Mensinkai with Menthya and Salt (Spicy sun dried chillies with ground methi seeds and ground rock salt). We slit the chillies to make a pocket and fill in the methi and salt mixture. After filling in every chilli, sun dry them in the hottest sun for a couple of days till they turn crispy. Luckily I had some good sunlight blessing me in Mandya until last week. This is also called as Balaka. There's another way of making these. Dip the chillies without slitting them in salted sour curd, preferably homemade, for a whole day letting the chillies soak in the sourness of the curd and the saltiness. After a day of soaking, pour in this mixture to a wide plate and let it out in the sunlight, for a couple of days until its dry and crisp. This is also named as Majjige Menasu. For savoring, fry them in a little coconut oil and relish it with Curd rice! Swipe to see my garden produce. This is my contribution to #letsgogreencontest hosted by th gorgeous Rieethaa @zanzaneet and @of.love.and.dreams. #kitchengarden #homegrown #homegarden #jj_still_life #balaka #majjigemensu #uppumensinkai #southindian #savoury #crispies #greenlife #greenchilli #gogreen #gorgeous_stilllife #gothictonic #girlswhogarden #greenthumb #greens #lightlovers #moodygrams #be_one_vintage #happygardener #huffposttaste #hautescuisines #hautecuisines_global
Instagram post 2162259156325029841_1053996350 Somehow I'm not done playing with and shooting these almonds 😉 Grainy picture, yes! The weather is to be blamed. But we love the imperfections more. Don't we? Lens: 50mm 1.4 ISO: 3200 Aperture: f/1.4 Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec #photooftheday #pocket_creative #peopleandfood #propshop #petalsanddrops #worktable #wholewheatbaking #wholegrainbaking #reflections #thesincerestory #tastespotting #thehub_food #thesincerestoryteller #tablesetting #thefoodattacker #greenlife #jj_still_life #lightlovers #moodygrams #moodyedits #darktablemood #darkandmoody #darkfoodphoto
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