LAVI'S DELICACIES

                BASALE PUNDI This is the traditional delicacy of tulu Nadu. It is called as ' Basale Pundi' in local ( tulu) language  which is nothing but  rice dumplings in malbar spinach gravy.  'Basale' in tulu/ kannada language means Malabar spinach and 'Pundi' in tulu language refers to rice dumplings.  Due to lack of space, i grow Malabar spinach in pots. The  lush green leaves always tempt me to  try out some different  dishes .  Usually , only the leaves are used to prepare this dish. But i love to add tender, juicy stems too. This dish is best enjoyed on a cool rainy day.  Preparing rice dumplings is little time consuming. But if prepared well in advance, this dish can be prepared easily & quickly. Some add prawns or clams  to this dish. ( You can add prawns or clams while boiling Malabar spinach) This is the best dish to relish for breakfast , lunch or dinner.  Here is a simple easy recipe for this mangalorean delicacy.  (

RESTAURANT STYLE CHICKEN CURRY Craving for restaurant style chicken at home???  Here is a simple easy recipe for a super delicious chicken curry.  This mouth watering curry can be prepared with few basic ingredients available at home The main ingredient is curd  which makes the gravy richer & creamier and also makes the chicken tender, juicy & soft.  The spices added makes this gravy so flavourful.   Kasuri methi enhances the aroma of this dish and gives resturant style taste & appearance.  This rich & flavourful gravy is best enjoyed with  hot rotis, chapathi, phulka,  butter naan, kulcha or rumali roti.  Cook chicken on a slow flame to get this creamy rich texture.  Try this tasty dish  on your next dinner menu & i am sure everyone will love it.  (Kindly note: Use spices as per your choice. My family prefers less spicy food & we all love potatoes & carrots in meat curry. You can skip this step if you don't like.  Use ghee & milk cream a