Coriander Mint Mango Chutney is a spicy , tangy, dip made by blending together raw mango with coriander, mint, chili, garlic, cumin seeds. It is a perfect accompaniment to go with hot snacks such as samosa, pakora, wada or can be spread on bread or wraps to make delicious sandwich. Crackers or chips can be … Read more
Dabeli also known as double roti is a popular snack from Kutch (Gujarat), India. “Dabeli” means pressed in Gujarati. So as the name suggest, a sweet, spicy, tangy mixture made with potato and special dabeli masala is stuffed into pav along with different chutnies- (date tamarind, coriander chili, garlic) and spiced peanuts, onions, pomegranate, sev. … Read more
Coconut Peanut Chutney is a South Indian, easy to make, gluten free and vegan chutney. This spicy chutney is made by blending roasted peanuts, roasted bengal gram, coconut, tamarind, salt, chili with water. A tempering made with oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal , curry leaves and chili is poured over it to make … Read more
Tomato Chutney is a South Indian, easy to make, gluten free and vegan chutney. This spicy and tangy chutney is a good accompaniments with South Indian dishes such as Idli, Dosa, Uttapam, vada, Paniyaram. It can be made from all the readily available ingredients from home. We had enjoyed this chutney with soft soft idli … Read more
Zucchini Raita is a quick recipe made by cooking zucchini in oil with cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chili, crushed roasted peanuts. . Yogurt is then added to the cooked zucchini, mixed and served chilled with the dish of your choice such as roti, thepla, rice, pulao, or can be served as an accompaniment with … Read more
Coconut Mint Chutney is variation to the regular coconut chutney made in the made in South Indian home with grinding together coconut, mint leaves, and roasted chana dal. The chutney has got a fresh aroma and taste of fresh mint / phudina. A tempering made with oil, urad dal, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry … Read more
Besan Chutney / Chickpea Flour Curry (Sauce) is a popular no onion, no garlic accompaniment served with Gujarati snacks such as khaman, dhokla, fafda,chorafali, batata na vada, gota or bhajiya. It has curry like consistency and chickpea flour is cooked with water and balanced with sweet and sour taste. This is a quick to make … Read more
Wholewheat Falafel pita pocket is a popular Middle Eastern Dish and is like a sandwich made by stuffing falafel in the pocket of homemade warm pita bread surrounded with crunchy salad leaves, tomato, onion, cucumber, olives, carrots, and flavored by drizzling sauces such as hummus, aioli, tahini sauce and mint yogurt dip. Every bite of … Read more
Ringan Nu Raitu / Baigan Ka Raita/ Spiced Eggplant Yogurt Dip is a traditional yogurt dip made with steamed and mashed eggplant and yogurt with spices. A tempering made of oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chili powder adds flavor to the dip and the floating oil in the top makes it more appetizing and … Read more
Khaman Ni Chutney is a chutney or dip made by grinding fresh coriander with khaman pieces. Green chili , lemon juice, and sugar balances the taste of the chutney making it spicy, sweet and sour. It is very delicious and is served with khaman by the snack shops. It is very quick and easy to … Read more
Homemade Pizza Sauce is a easy, tasty, flavorful and economical sauce made with fresh tomatoes, capsicum, onion and garlic. It is flavored with herbs – basil, oregano, parsley. It can be made and refrigerated for a week or freeze up to 3 months. It is vegan and glutenfree. I make this pizza sauce regularly fresh … Read more
Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce is a vegetarian sauce made by substituting minced meat with soy granules. It can be enjoyed by making spaghetti bolognese or vegetable lasagne. Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce is a vegetarian sauce made by substituting minced meat with soy granules. It can be enjoyed by making spaghetti bolognese or vegetable lasagne.
Schezwan Sauce is a spicy sauce made with dried red chilies, lots of garlic, onions. It is an essential sauce/dip served with Indo-Chinese snacks such as spring rolls, manchurian, chinese samosa. It can be made and refrigerated for a month if there is sufficient oil covering the surface. It can be enjoyed with fried rice, … Read more
Babaganoush is a traditional middle eastern eggplant dip that you can serve with Falafel, pita bread, lavash or chopped vegetables. It is made with grilled brinjals and other raw ingredients such as garlic, tahini paste, cumin powder, and salt. It has a delicious smoky flavor. Babaganoush is a traditional middle eastern eggplant dip that you … Read more
Roasted capsicum and walnut dip (Muhammara) is a traditional Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red capsicum, walnuts, garlic and olive oil. The pomegranate powder (anardana powder) adds a unique tangy taste to the dip. The rich red color dip is healthy and can be enjoyed with chopped veggies, pita bread, lavash or falafel. It is vegan. … Read more
Hummus is a traditional spread or dip made with cooked chickpea blended together with garlic, tahini paste, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is served traditionally with pita bread, lavash, falafel or chopped vegetables. It is a Lebanese or Middle Eastern Cuisine. It is protein-rich, healthy, gluten-free and vegan. The homemade hummus is tastier … Read more
Raita is an accompaniment to the main dish and is made by combining yogurt/curd/dahi with vegetables, fruits, nuts or gram flour balls (boondi). The vegetables used are either raw or cooked. The raita can be made using cucumber, bottle gourd, beetroot, tomato, onion, carrot, grapes, pineapple, guava, pomegranate, spinach or pumpkin. Spices such as salt, pepper, … Read more
Curry leaves, also known as “Kadhi patta” or “curry patta”, is widely used in Indian dishes. It adds special flavor and aroma to the dish. It has numerous health benefits and is packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons, vitamins and folic acid. It is good to include this antioxidant-rich curry leaves in our daily diet. … Read more
As per Wikipedia, pesto is a generic term for anything that is made by pounding. So I just thought that the khandeli chutney that my grandmother used to prepare is just like a pesto. My grandmother was from Saurashtra (Kathiawad) in Gujarat. She used to always make this Khandeli Dhana Lasan ni Chutney. She used to … Read more
Pesto – according to wikipedia, is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, parmigiana-reggiano (Parmesan cheese) and pecorino sardo (cheese made from sheep’s milk), all blended with olive oil. Pesto also means anything that is made by pounding. Traditionally pesto is made … Read more
