Author Archives: Tadka Pasta

Celebrating The Season’s New Harvest!

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Tadka Pasta

January is all sorts of lovely, here in Bangalore. Ribbons of mist lift the cover off steel-gray mornings, exposing dancing slabs of sunlight. The song of the cuckoos and the squawking of parakeets, the hissing of idli-bearing pressure cookers and … Continue reading →

Tadka Travels: A Weekend at Baevu

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

A quick escape from the thick of the city of Bangalore, to a land where a thousand neem trees blow in the wind, and time stands still. Continue reading →

Posted in Tadka Travels | Tagged avani leisure group, baevu, baevu the village, bangalore outskirts, farm, kanakapura, neem, neem tree, outskirts of bangalore, ramanagara, Tadka, Tadka Travels, travel, weekend getaway | 4 Comments

Tadka Travels – Jog Falls and Sharavathi Adventure Camp

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

* Tucked away in North-west Karnataka, the Malnad region is famous for many things, including its cuisine and, the very well-known Jog Falls. We had been contemplating a monsoon vacation for quite a while, and since the falls are expected to … Continue reading →

Posted in Tadka Travels | Tagged incredible india, Jog Falls, Jungle Lodges, Karnataka travel, Kayaking, laser show, Malnad, North west Karnataka, reservoir, review, Sharavathi Adventure Camp, Tourism, travel blog, Waterfalls, Watersports | 1 Comment

Pizza Pinwheel Buns

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Come summer and party season sneaks up on us ever so swiftly, calling for rolled up sleeves, apron strings tied taut, hair rolled up into messy buns, and the conscientious exertion of elbow grease, even though we hardly complain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Breakfast Basket, Funnibles, Party Planner, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged after-school snack, buns, Kids, make ahead, party, pinwheels, pizza, snack, spirals, tomato sauce, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Filter Coffee Frappe

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

The great South Indian filter kaapi seldom gets a respite – from being talked about to being made and had, in all manner of ways. We are big fans of this strong drink, and while we love it plain and simple, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bev Bar | Tagged beverage, blended, blended coffee drink, cafe latte, coffee, coffee cubes, coffee milkshake, coffee slush, cold coffee, cold drink, drinks, filter, frappe, iced, Indian food, Indian-style, kaapi, low calorie, low fat, milk, south Indian | Leave a comment

Tadka Travels: Cheese-tasting in New Zealand

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Of all the cool things to do in Auckland, New Zealand, once you’ve checked the usual suspects off your list, like looking down at the harbor from atop the Sky Tower, taking in the vibrant city sights while shopping on … Continue reading →

Posted in Globe Food-Trottin', Tadka Travels | Tagged aged cheddar, auckland, bluecheese, brie, camembert, cheese, cheese tasting, feta, food, havarti, newzealand, parmesan, puhoi valley, travel, wine | Leave a comment

Curried Up: Chutney Pudi

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Chutney powder is a beloved condiment in South India, known by many names (chutney pudi or podi, even gun powder) and appearing in many forms (peanut, garlic, chilli, methi, til, dals). It finds its key spot on the breakfast plate, with dosa, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged chutney, chutney powder, chutney pudi, condiment, curry leaves, dry chutney, Indian condiments, southindian | Leave a comment

Soup’s On! Pressure Cooker Minestrone

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Winters are for curling up with a good book or movie and hot, comforting food. The days that seem so much shorter bring on a wave of inertia and we barely make it to the coffee pot without grumbling. Gone … Continue reading →

Posted in Soup Souk | Tagged beans, chickpeas, Italian, minestrone, one pot, pressure cooker, recipes, soup, vegetable, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Mushroom In Creamy Basil Sauce

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Mushrooms are unique because they absorb a variety of flavours in different recipes. To tone the meatiness down, you can spike up the heat, and balance off with warm spices and the sweetness of garlic, in most recipes. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged basil, basil sauce, creamy sauce, gravy, mushroom curry, mushrooms, side-dish, white mushrooms | Leave a comment

Around Town: MTR Karnataka Food Festival

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Karunadu Swada, which translates into The Taste of This Great Land – evokes a feeling of blissful homecoming in any Karnataka resident. This is truly the land of many tastes. Go to different parts of Karnataka and you’ll come across foods that are not … Continue reading →