Chitra Amma's Kitchen (CAK)

 THAMBULI - A delicious , nutritious and cooling food from Karnataka .
Years ago when I visited the Portland Farmers Market I happened to taste Gazpacho, a chilled food served in sealed cups similar to popular Summer favourites like Fruit Yogurt and Ice cream . The first spoon of Vegetable Gazpacho gave a jolt to my taste...

 PARUPPU TENGAI  AND AN INTERCULTURL WEDDING
We enjoyed the best of both worlds when an intercultural wedding was celebrated in the family a month ago . Fun and frolic , music and dance , flowers and lights , food and beverages dotted with various religious ceremonies kept both guests and hosts...

 DONNE BIRIYANI - A Signature Dish Of Namma Bengaluru !
I have come across many eateries big and small with attractive boards boasting about their special Donne Biriyanis while going in and around Bangalore. I had not given much thought to the dish as I believed it to be a Military Hotel specialty....

 RAGI KOZHUKATTAI / RAGI MODAKAM
My family loves Ragi cooked in any form or name ! Ragi Maddae , Ragi Dosae , Ragi Idly, Ragi Rotti , Ragi Uppittu , Ragi Otthu Shyaavige , Ragi Halbai , Ragi Soup are often included in our menu !
I was thrilled when I learnt that the recipe of Ragi Modak won the National Millet Recipe Competition organized by The Union Ministry Of Agriculture at the Millet Culinary Carnival ! Why hadn't I thought of this recipe before ! This thought set me in...