LAVI'S DELICACIES

Tharsule losun-mirin / Taru buthai / Small sardines garlic -pepper curry This is my mom's most favourite fish curry. Now my favourite too. Small size sardines are called as 'tharsule' in konkani & ' taru butai' in tulu language. This fish is rich in protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals.  Sardines is a most popular fish which is easily available for reasonable price. But these small size sardines ( baby sardines) are available only during particular season.  This particular curry is called as losun mirin curry / garlic pepper curry which has a unique flavour of garlic and pepper . This curry tastes awesome as these small sardines have natural oil & distinct flavour which makes this gravy so glossy and so yummy.  This curry doesn't suit for large size sardines.  Cutting & cleaning this baby sardines is a difficult task but it is worth the effort  when you relish this curry with hot boiled rice & some vegetable side dish. This curry ...

Wheat Parota  Parota is one of the most popular dishes served in most of the restaurants.  Usually, parota is made out of maida but i always prefer a healthy option. Here, i have used wheat flour instead of maida( all purpose flour).  Preparation is quite simple & easy. All you need is a chapathi dough & little ghee.  This flaky parota tastes awesome with any meat or fish curries or any special vegetable curry too.  Here is my version of easy , tasty , flaky parotas.  Please note: I have not used any oil while frying these parotas. You can use ghee or oil.  This is my quick & easy way of preparation. You can make small pleats on the parota and roll into a round ball. Or roll the dough into a spiral shape ball to make flaky parotas.  Recipe: Ingredients: 3 cups of wheat flour Salt to taste 1/4 tsp sugar 2 tsp oil Water for kneading 2 tbsp ghee for brushing.  1/4 cup wheat flour for dusting Method: Add salt, ...

Chicken Curd curry  This quick & Easy Chicken Curry is one of the easiest & tastiest chicken curries which is prepared in the pressure cooker.  I never use pressure cooker for cooking chicken but this curry I  prepare only in the pressure cooker whenever i am too busy or when i have unexpected guests.   This curry tastes awesome with paratha, chapathi , neer dosa or roti.Tastes yumm with plain rice or ghee rice too.  You need very little oil or ghee for this recipe as the curd added to the dish makes the curry glossy & creamy.  Kindly note: Here i have used the spices , masala powders as per our requirements. Kindly add the spices as per your choice.  My family loves potatoes & carrot pieces in this curry. You can add or skip.  Broiler chicken cooks very fast. Country chicken takes a longer time to cook.  Kindly go through the following recipe for this glossy, tasty curry .  Recipe: For 1/2 kg chicken (wa...

Apple Oats Muffins (Healthy breakfast muffins) These healthy Breakfast Muffins are a great way to start the day.  These contain no all purpose flour(maida), no butter &  very less sugar. Hence could be the best choice for a quick snack for diet concious people.  They taste best when served warm. These can be prepared & stored in the refrigerator for about 15 days.   Just reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds & serve warm.  The preparation is quick & easy with few ingredients available in the pantry. Here I have added apple.  You can add any of your favourite fruits or nuts.  You can even add few berries and chocolate chips too.  Here is my way of preparing this yummy , healthy  breakfast muffins.  Recipe: ( I have used 150ml cup for the measurement) Ingredients: A.  1-2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp honey 2 eggs 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup milk Pinch of salt 3 cloves  B.  1 cup dry roasted oats...

Squid sukka Squid is eaten in many cuisines. The culinary name 'calamari' is often used for squid dishes.  Squid is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, iron and calcium.  There are many ways to prepare squid dishes. It can be roasted, fried, baked or cooked as a dry or semi dry dish.  Among all varieties, my family just loves this sukka dish.  This dish can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with any meal. Tastes awesome with chapathi, roti or neeru dosa.  I prefer this simple easy way of preparation where no grinding is required.  Here is my way of preparing this sukka dish.  Please note: Use spices and masala powders as per your choice.  Squid takes very less time to cook. Overcooked squid turns rubbery.  I have used Bafat powder here. Recipe for bafat powder is in the following link: https://lavisdelicacies.blogspot.com/2023/02/bafat-powder.html Recipe: Ingredients: 1/2 kg squid 2 tbsp oil 1 mediu...