Undhiyu is a classic one pot vegetable dish that is the hallmark of Gujarati vegetarian cuisine. It is preparation of vegetables and fenugreek dumplings cooked in an aromatic blend of spices. A traditional recipe from surat. Undhiyu is generally made during winters in Gujarat, as some of the veggies added in it are only availableContinue reading “Surti Undhiyu”
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Sev Tamata (Tamatar)
Tomatoes tempered with mustard seeds and spices served with sev is a mouth watering delicacy from Gujrat.Mostly served with Phulka. Ingredients: 3 cups chopped Tomatoes 1 cup chopped Onions. 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds. 1/2 tsp Jeera 1/2 tsp Asafoetida 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste. 1/2 tsp Haldi 1 tsp Chilli powder 1 tsp sugar 2 tbspContinue reading “Sev Tamata (Tamatar)”
Baingan Bharta
In winter season you will see markets flooded with these big size baingans which are used for making Bharta. While buying baingan make sure it is not too heavy or else it has lots of seeds in it. We at home make 2 types of Bhartas one is made using only green chillies which isContinue reading “Baingan Bharta”
Matar Pattice(Green peas croquettes)
In winters when green peas are abundantly available this dish is a must in my household…everyones favorite. Crisp from outside and soft and mushy from within.. Ingredients : 4 cups boiled and mashed potatoes 1 cup boiled green peas 1/2 cup finely chopped Onions. 1/4 cup finely chopped Tomatoes. 1 tbsp Oil. 1 tbsp Butter.Continue reading “Matar Pattice(Green peas croquettes)”
Masala Khichdi (Rice and Moong dal)
My husband is an hotelier,and his chef makes mouth watering masala khichdi….so yesterday I decided to add veges and masalas to our humble Dal Rice khichdi….which can be made in a jiffy. Let me warn you,in this recipe so much of chopping and tempering is required……one could easily make a Biryani in that time….but trustContinue reading “Masala Khichdi (Rice and Moong dal)”
Chole Biryani
This dish is an innovative blend of rice and Kabuli chana.When served with a bowl of raita, this can be a really healthy and satisfying dish. Ingredients: 2 cup cooked biryani rice 3 tbsp chopped corriander (dhania) 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina) 1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands dissolved in 1/4 cup mlilk 1 tspContinue reading “Chole Biryani”
