…ead over chaat raises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indian snacks & oomph to your meal too. Ingredients : 50 gms. Dates 100 gms. Tamarind 200 gms. Jaggery 1 litre Water Dry Roast & Grind to a fine powder : 1 large Cinnamon Stick 1 tbsp. Cumin Seeds 2 Black Cardamoms 1 tbsp. Coriander Seeds ½ tsp. Peppercorns 3-4 Cloves 1tsp. Saunth (dry Ginger Powder) 1 tsp. fresh Ginger…
…nown as Butternut Squash. Today’s preparation is lightly sweet, hot & tangy. This fresh coconut flavored red pumpkin dish tastes so good & is excellent with soft chappatis, phulkas or with any Indian bread. It goes well with rice too. This vegetable was my maternal grandmother’s favorite. Whenever I cook red pumpkin I think of her. Children will enjoy this too. In case you like it spicy then you may add chilli powder to taste. Here’s the…
…ickpeas tender & do not open the cooker immediately. If you like less tangy chole then reduce on anardana, chaat masala, tamarind pulp & tomatoes. If adding tomato puree or paste do use a pinch or two of sugar as it cuts out acidity & gives a glossy finish to the prepared chole. To get dark chole use stone flower, cinnamon & cloves & eliminate the tea leaves. If you want soft bhaturas then eliminate the semolina. Addition…
…Rasam or Soups to comfort me. I was longing to have something spicy & tangy to pep up my taste buds & so I had Kande Pohe not only for breakfast but at tea time too. I had Surmai Fish Curry & Surmai Fish Fry for lunch. Kande Pohe is one dish which I can enjoy at anytime of the day. I just love it & this is real comfort food for me. It is sooooo simple & super quick . I could fix this up in a jiffy even though I am not feel…
…s vegetable makhanwala has all the goodness of fresh vegetables in a rich, tangy, tomato gravy with a smooth, creamy & buttery flavour. It has just the right touch of aromatic spices. I am happy to post my version of this ever popular Mughlai dish for you to relish… Ingredients : ½ cup Cauliflower florets ½ cup Baby Corn (sliced diagonally into 1 inch pieces) ½ cup French Beans (sliced into 1 inch pieces) ½ cup Green Peas ½ cup Carrots (cut i…
…soothing & helps build an appetite. In fact this lovely sweet & tangy soup is inviting & flavorful with celery & coriander. Celery & coriander top the list of my favourite herbs. My family loves this amazing soup all the year round. In Pune, we are blessed with an abundance of fresh vegetables & fruits throughout the year & my vegetable basket is always adorned with luscious red tomatoes which I use lavishly whi…
…ekha) green chutney, the zing of the fresh garlic chutney & the sweet tangy imli khajur chutney. The chutneys play an important role to balance & bring out the true flavor of this chaat. The paapdi puris add a new dimension to this popular Bhel Puri. Raw mangoes in season gives the added tang & crunch to it. This North Indian street food is tantalizing & addictive. It is also a favorite in Mumbai as well as Pune. I have fond me…
…uthentic Pork Vindaloo is not very fiery. In fact it is mildly spicy & tangy. It is the Kashmiri Chillies which gives the Vindaloo a lovely rich red color. The name ‘Vindaloo’ is derived from the Portuguese dish “Carne de Vinha d’ Alhos” which is a dish of meat, usually pork with wine & garlic. The Portuguese dish was modified by the substitution of vinegar (usually Palm Vinegar) for the red wine & the addition of red Kashmiri Chillies…
…cheese & vegetables of your choice. Besides, the sauce is delightfully tangy & yummy… So enjoy this lovely casserole piping hot just the way we do… 😀 Ingredients: 1 packet Jumbo Pasta Shells 2 cups fresh Spinach Leaves(picked, washed & roughly chopped) 2 cups Homemade Marinara Sauce or store bought 3 tsps. Italian Seasonings (mixed dried or fresh herbs) or as per taste ½ cup Bread Crumbs ¾ cup Paneer (Cottage Cheese) crumbled 1 cup eac…
…p; the lovely orange hue in the mousse is so appealing to the eye. We love tangy desserts & this is one of our favorites… Children, young & old will love this unique & delicious orange mousse… Just give it a try! 😀 Ingredients : 1 tin Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 Cups fresh Cream (whipped) 3 cups fresh/canned Orange Juice 3 tbsps. Gelatin Garnishing : Orange zest Orange slices Procedure : In a sufficiently large heat resistant bowl…