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

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Long Green String Beans Upkari (simple dish)

Method
1 bunch of long string beans cut in to 1/2" pieces, wash and keep aside.
Heat 2 tbspn oil in a kadai
Splutter 1 tspn mustard seeds+1/2 tspn urad dhal +5,6 methi seeds
Add 3 to 4 red chillies cut in to pieces
Add the cut stringbeans
Add1/4 tpoon turmeric powder
Add salt to taste and little water
Stir frequently and close the kadai  with a lid
Keep on stovee till it is done stirring frequently
When done, sprinkle grated coconut and mix.
Serve with rice and dhal or sambar . This is an easy and simple dish
Instead of string beans , chopped  cauliflower , cabbage , beans etc can be used  to make upkari.

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