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

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Quinoa Pulao

Method:
1 cup quinoa: wash and cook in 2 cups of water
Heat 2 tbspn oil +1tbspn butter
Add 1 medium onion chopped lengthwise
Add 3 slit green chillies
 Add 1 tbspn ginger garlic paste
Fry till the onion becomes translucent
Add 1 tbspn garam masala
Add chopped coriander leaves
 Fry for a while
Add mixed frozen vegetables and salt to taste .
Stir fry till vegetables are cooked
Add the cooked quinova , mix  and strir for a while
Add 3 tbspn grated cheese (optional)
Mix thoroughly . keep on fire for a few minutes
Decorate on the top with roasted cahewnuts and raisins
Serve hot  .



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