One of my favorite vegetarian recipe is bhindi sambhariya,tender bhindis stuffed with a mixture made with grated coconut and corriander leaves is a delicacy from Gujarati cuisine.I am a huge fan of Gujarati thali restaurants and I have a fond memory of having this dish there often… With its traditional taste this Gujarati delicacy canContinue reading “Bhindi Sambhariya.”
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Gujrati Dal
With an amazing sweet and sour taste this traditional Gujrari Dal recipe is reflection of Gujarati culture and uses the typical ingredients and spices. Goes very well with steamed rice. Ingredients: 1 cup Arhar Dal. 2 tbsp Peanuts. For Tempering: 1 tbsp Ghee. 1/2 tsp Rai. 1/2 tsp Jeera. 1/4 tsp Methi Dana. 1/4 tspContinue reading “Gujrati Dal”
Pop Corns
Hot, buttery, salty, crunchy — movie theater popcorn is as much a part of the cinema experience as the movie itself.. Due to lockdown,missing the movies in theaters as well as pop corns,so why not make it at home.. This is the easiest method of making popcorn,it not only pops almost every kernel, it alsoContinue reading “Pop Corns”
Pomegranate & Pineapple Raita.
The raita is a simple recipe with many variations and can become spicy,plain, sweet or savory. Curd is the main ingredient here,traditionally curd to mix-ins ratio is 2:1,so if we are using 2 cups curd,we will add a cup of mix-ins which can include mixed vegetables, boondi, fruits (like pineapple,pomegranate) or mint. Most common spicesContinue reading “Pomegranate & Pineapple Raita.”
Matki Bhel
Are you craving for some roadside Chatpati Chaat/ Bhel? So here is an extremely delicious,mouth-watering and healthy Sprouts Chaat. This is the most commonly sold item in Pune.Almost every street has its own friendly bhelwala with his inimitable blends of chutneys and masalas. Main ingredient in this dish is sprouted Moth Beans, known as MatkiContinue reading “Matki Bhel”
Cheesling Sukha Bhel
Cheeslings are tiny puffed-up biscuits with a cheesy flavour to them…..one of my favorite. Using Cheeslings in making bhel gives it a unique twist to this popular chat and makes it taste absolutely fabulous. Ingredients: 2 cups Cheesling Biscuits. 1/2 cup Sweet corns. (steamed) 1/2 cup boiled Moong Sprouts. 1/2 cup mixed Farsan. 10 Papadis,crushed.Continue reading “Cheesling Sukha Bhel”
Lemon Grass Rice.
This is a simple and quick rice recipe. Lemongrass stem is a common ingredient used in Thai cooking. It is a fragrant stem and infuses a lovely lemony aroma in the food. This rice goes very well with Thai Currys or sauteed vegetables. Other day I came across this nice article with pictures on HowContinue reading “Lemon Grass Rice.”
Thai Green Curry.
This curry is made using chunky vegetables in very flavorful gravy made using fresh aromatic ingredients used in South East Asian cuisine. This can also be made with chicken or prawns.With a gravy this good, you can put anything in it – and it will taste amazing! Serve it with steamed rice to make aContinue reading “Thai Green Curry.”
Dahi Puri.
This is a sweet, sour, tangy, spicy and crispy chaat with many flavors and taste bursting in your mouth. This dish is also known as “dahi batata puri”or “dahi sev puri”. This dish is absolutely simple to make if you have the puris and chutneys ready. I usually make both the tikha and meetha chutneyContinue reading “Dahi Puri.”
Pomegranate & Moong Sprouts Koshimbir.
Koshimbir is a typical Maharashtrian salad served as an accompaniment to the main dish. Raw and juicy,it is quite refreshing and considered an essential accompaniment with a Maharashtrian meal. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds 1/4 cup Boiled Mong Sprouts. 2 green chillies finely chopped. 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves chopped. 1 tsp Lemon Juice. Rock saltContinue reading “Pomegranate & Moong Sprouts Koshimbir.”
