I had some crisp Green Apples and fragrant Mango-Ginger on hand. I wanted to use them both to whip up something novel. After googling a lot of recipes, I compiled my own version. Here it is. This chutney is tangy, slightly sweet and very refreshing. Ingredients: 2…
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Masala Vegetable Khichdi
I am one of those people who loves Khichdi, and consider it to be a comforting, one pot meal. It is one dish that you can’t mess up, even if you try:) Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 1 Cup of Mixed Rice + Dal of your choice (I used regular White Rice…
5–minute Khoya in Microwave
Khoya, also known as Khoa, Khova, Kova or Mawa is the base for many a delicious Indian Mithais / Sweets. However, it is a tedious task to make khoya at home from scratch. A large quantity of milk has to be boiled for hours for it to reduce, solidify and…
Peanut Masala
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 Cup Peanuts, with skin, dry roasted till they emit a fragrance and change colour. 1 Medium Sized Onion, chopped very fine 2 Green Chillies, chopped very fine 1Tbsp, chopped fresh Coriander Leaves Freshly squeezed Lime (Nimbu) Juice, to taste Salt to taste Method Add all the…
Y is for… Yogurt Chutney #AtoZChallenge
Yogurt Chutney Yogurt Chutney is the literal translation of Perugu Pachadi a dish common and loved in Telugu households. It is the perfect accompaniment to Biryani’s, Rice, Khichdi’s or even our Punjabi Stuffed Parathas. Though it may look and seem like a Raita, this quick to rustle up side dish,…
Handvo – A Savory Cake
Serves 4 Ingredients Rice: 1 cup Chana Dal: ½ Cup Tur Dal: ½ cup Dahi/Yogurt: 1 Tbsp Jaggery: 1/4th Cup Salt, to taste Red Chilly Powder, ½ Tbsp OR to taste Coriande /Dhania Powder, 1 Tbsp OR to taste Sesame Seeds/White Til: ½ Cup Green Mirch + Garlic paste:…
Methi Mattar Malai
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: For the paste Oil: 2 Tsps Cloves: 2 Peppercorns: 2 Green Cardamon: 1 1 Small piece of Cinnamon Onion: 3 medium sized, finely chopped Green Chilly: 1 (or as per taste), finely chopped Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tsp Cashews: 8, soaked in water. …
Super spicy Dry Red Chilly Chutney!
Ingredients: Oil: 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds (Rye): 1/2 Tsp Methi Dana: 1/4th Tsp Urad Dal: 2 Tsps Ginger: 1 inch piece, peeled and diced Tamarind: 2-3 Inch piece, depending on the sourness of it 10-12 Dry Red Chillies, of your choice Jaggery: 1/2 Inch Piece Salt: To…
Tomato-Garlic Chutney
Ingredients for the Tomato-Garlic Chutney 1 Tbsp Oil 5 medium sized Tomatoes, chopped fine 10 – 12 medium sized pods of Garlic, peeled and chopped 4-5 dry Red Chillies 10-12 Curry Leaves Salt to tasteFor the Tempering: 1/2 Tsp Oil 1/4th Sp Hing 4-5 Curry LeavesMethod: Heat the oil Add the…
Onion Chutney
Ingredients Heat 1 Tsp of Oil in a pan. To this add; 1/4 tsp of Mustard Seeds (Rye) 1/4 Tsp Cumin Seeds( Jeera). Wait for them to pop before you add, 7-8 Curry leaves (Kadipatta) 3-4 Dry Red Chillies, and about 4-5 medium-sized pods of Garlic (peeled) Sauté for…