Alstonia Angustiloba

Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life

Aashadha Amavasya It has been a tradition in Tulunad, perhaps over centuries, to have a compulsory intake of the repulsively pungent sap of the Devil’s Tree on Aashadha Amavasya, which is called Alstonia scholaris in Botany. Its twig and leaf formation is unique and uniform, due to which fact perhaps it is known as Saptaparni Read more about Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life[…]

Sambar for Idli – Mangalore style

Sambar for Idli – Mangalore style Ingredients 1 cup coconut grated 5-6 red dry chillies 1/2 tsp jeera 1 tsp daniya seeds Pinch of turmeric Tamarind – small lemon size Urad daal – 1/2 tsp Mente – 1/3 tsp Few varieties of Vegetables (Check Picture) – Include Mangalore cucumber or white pumpkin Salt Jaggery – Read more about Sambar for Idli – Mangalore style[…]

Kori Gasi (Chicken Gravy) – Mangalore Dish

Kori Gasi (Chicken Gravy) – Mangalore Dish Ingredients Chicken 1 Kg Coconut 1/2 Red chillies 20 Coriander seeds 1/2 cup Jeera 2 big spoon Methi seeds 1/2 tea spoon Pepper 10-15 Badishep 1 big spoon Dalchini (Khette) 1 inch Lavang (Clove) 4-5 Garlic 1 big Ginger 1 inch Tamarind size of a lemon Onions 4-5 Read more about Kori Gasi (Chicken Gravy) – Mangalore Dish[…]