Cheesy Belado Canape'

This is a simple starter I make using the famous Indonesian "Belado paste". I have made this paste at home, but you could buy this paste in any super market too.
Easy to make and yummy... Try making it...Am sure you will love it...

"Raaja Phannaupkari" or Mackerel in Onion seasoned Tangy Chilly gravy - A Konkani delicacy

Mackerel is one of the highly recommended oily fish for a healthy diet. It is also known as maccarello. The slim torpedo-shaped fish is found in deep temperate and tropical waters. It is rich in essential oils, vitamins and minerals. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids occur in high quantities in this fish. It contains vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K. Various minerals also occur richly in the fish. These include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and selenium. Trace minerals include zinc and copper. The fish also contains protein and the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 which helps to eliminate cancerous agents from afflicted cells.  This oily fish also contains good amounts of vitamins B12 and selenium, which have been found helpful in the treatment of cancer.

This fish is also very reasonably priced, so you can have it as often as possible as its very good for health.

Here is a simple side-dish from the coastal region of Mangalore.

Ram Navami Festival Special

• Chane Upkari (Black Chickpeas Stir fry)
• Mooga Dali Kosambari (Moong Dal or deskinned green gram Salad)
• Paanak (Jaggery with lemon n pepper - A Cooler)
• Phanna Thaak (Seasoned Buttermilk)

"Sali Boti" - A Parsi Mutton delicacy

"Sali Boti" is a very popular Parsi mutton dish, which is easy to make and very yummy.
Goes well with any kind of bread.