Geeta Baliga's Kitchen: July 2012

Geeta M. Baliga

I am Geeta Baliga born in Chennai and grew up in Calicut, Kerala.

I got married at the age of 21 to Mohan Baliga and moved to Hubli. I have 2 daughters and a son.

I was an entrepreneur and ran a very successful pre-school called Rose Bud in Hubli for 35 years. All my children are settled in North America. I have 5 grand children.We are now settled in the US to stay closer to our children.

Konkani cuisine is known for great fish curries and other seasonal delicacies like "Kadgi Chako" and "Keerla Sukhe".

We constantly had family visiting us for whom I helped cook barrels of curries, chakkulis and ubbatis, phenories, shevai, thile undo, halvas, etc. I had friends from various parts of India - Punjabi, Maharasthrian, Savji and Lingayat (Hubli locals) from whom I learnt to make other types of cuisines. Over time my reputation grew as a good cook in the family and circle of friends, particularly for seafood.

I update this blog as and when I prepare the dishes. If you find these recipes interesting please leave your comments in comment box below each recipe. and also add to my followers group . This will encourage me to continue with my efforts !

All the recipes are listed in alphabetical order on the right hand side and sorted by labels on the left side

Friday, July 13, 2012

Guacamole DIP

Method
2 ripe Avocados
skin and mash into smooth paste
Add 3 chopped green chilllies.
Add 2 medium sized chopped tomatoes
Add 2 tbspn chopped coriander leaves
Add 1tspn cumin powder
Add 1clove minced garlic
Add 2 tbspn chopped onion
Add salt to taste
Add few drops of lemon juice
Mix thoroughly
Serve as Dip with Tortilla Chips.