…ilk’. If you prefer the lighter version then you need to use ‘Cow’s Milk’. Buttermilk is known as ‘Taak’ in Marathi. Taak is the whey (buttermilk) that remains after hand churning out fresh butter ( ‘loni’). The spicy version of buttermilk is called ‘Mattha’ which is typically Maharashtrian. Mattha is served in Maharashtrian homes as part of everyday traditional meals. It is enjoyed throughout the year but especially during summer. It is always se…
…mp; beat until well combined. In a measuring cup whisk beetroot juice with buttermilk. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture & buttermilk to the butter mixture in three additions; beginning & ending with the flour. In a small bowl/cup, combine the vinegar & baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz & then working quickly fold into the cake batter. Divide the cake batter evenly among the lined muffin cups &…
…nd satisfying drinks is Lassi. North India especially Punjab is famous for buttermilk and lassi. Almost every Punjabi household in the villages will have their own cows and every morning enjoy the fresh dairy produce, namely, freshly churned butter, buttermilk, curds and the ever popular sweet or salty lassi. The typical traditional lassi is usually served with a huge dollop of clotted cream (balai) in tall brass glasses or clay tumblers. Now you…
…he Khandvi/Suralichi Vadi Batter: ½ cup Besan (Chick Pea Flour) 1 cup thin Buttermilk 2-3 pinches Turmeric pwd. 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Water as required For Seasoning : ½ tsp. Mustard Seeds 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds (optional) 1 sprig Curry Leaves 2 pinches Hing (Asafoetida) 2 fresh Green Chillies (finely chopped) 1 tbsp. fresh Coconut (scraped/grated) 2 tbsps.fresh Coriander (finely chopped) 2 tsp. Vegetable Oil Procedure : In a pan/wok, m…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…i roti and accompaniments like pickles, salad, onions and washed down with buttermilk or lassi. My neighbour makes this one in the pressure cooker and uses besan in the absence of corn meal. I prefer to make it in the pot but at times use the pressure cooker to save time. I use blanched leafy greens sometimes to retain the vibrant green color. Earlier, we used to love the Sarson ka Saag with Makki ki Roti at Juice World situated on East Street, Pu…
…erfect meal for me is dal, rice, rotis, subzi, salad, papad, pickles & buttermilk. Another way I like to enjoy dal is with steamed rice & a topping of warm Desi ghee. Give me a vegetarian thali any day and see my face glow! Even though you are familiar with dal preparations, do try out this recipe… Come, savor & experience the simplicity of this homemade dal… 😀 Ingredients : ½ cup Tur Dal (split Pigeon Pea Lentils) ½ cup Masoor Dal (sp…
…eamed rice, jeera rice or with your favorite Indian bread, accompanied with green salad, pickles and with a glass of chaas (buttermilk) or lassi….