STIR-FRIED CORIANDER STALKS Coriander stalks are the tender, edible stems of the coriander plant, full of flavor and aroma. They can be chopped and added to various dishes like soups, sauces, and chutneys. Additionally, they can be stir-fried or added raw to salads. Coriander stalks are rich in citronellol, a great antiseptic that helps fight…
Category: Condiments
ITALIAN CHANA SALAD
ITALIAN CHANA SALAD Kala chana, also known as Desi chana or black chickpea, is a protein-rich cereal consumed in various dishes. Today, I’m sharing a unique Italian-inspired kala chana salad recipe. Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: —Serves: 2 persons Ingredients: Method:
THECHA
THECHA Thecha is a spicy condiment prepared in the state of Maharashtra, India. It has many variants, but the primary ingredients are chili peppers (green or red), peanuts, and garlic, often tempered in oil (generally peanut oil) and a multitude of spices such as cumin seeds, coriander seeds, hing, cloves, coriander leaves, and grated coconut…
NO ONION NO GARLIC GRAVY ( JAIN GRAVY )
NO ONION NO GARLIC GRAVY (JAIN GRAVY ) Jain vegetarinism is practiced by the followers of the Jain culture and philosophy. It is one of the most rigorous form of spirituality motivated diet on the Indian sub continents and beyond.The Jain cuisine vis completely vegetarian and excludes root and underground vegetables such as potato, onion,…
COCONUT CHUTNEY (with split gram)
COCONUT CHUTNEY (with split gram) This chutney majorly consumed with South Indian cuisine. Prepared with coconut and split gram dal(chana dal). Though roasted chick peas(chana/daliya) are used instead of chana dal. But I always made with chana dal .According to South Indian cuisine in this chutney proportion of coconut is more but I have made…
NACHO CHIPS
NACHO CHIPS Nachos is a delicious and spicy dish which comes from Mexican and Tex- Mex cuisine. Nachos is a combination dish consisting of Nacho chips/ tortilla chips, cheese sauce, salsa, vegetables, sour cream, guacamole etc.Nacho chips or tortilla chips is a stand alone snack as well as the main base ingredient of Nachos.Nacho chips…
CABBAGE THORAN
CABBAGE THORAN Thoran also known as Upperi is a dry and stir fried vegetable dish combined with coconut. This dish is from Kerala and commonly served as a side dish with rice and curry. Thoran is a part of the traditional Keralite Onam Sadhya. Various vegetables are used in Thoran preparation, some popular thoran are…
Red Chilli Pickle
RED CHILLI PICKLE Pickles are a special condiment in the Indian cuisine. There are a large range of pickles prepared in Indian households. There are pickles which can be stored and consumed whole year and there are pickles which can be consumed fresh.Today I have prepared red chilli pickle. This flavourful, spicy, sweet and tangy…
GREEN CHILLI PICKLE (RAITA MARCHA)
RAITA MARCHA(GREEN CHILLI PICKLE) Aachar/pickles are one of the main condiments in Indian cuisine. As we know there are many varieties of pickles which are available across India. Apart from salads , pickles also have special place in Indian platter.Green chillies are a must and always found in Indian pantries. Green chilies are used in…
MASALA GUD ( SPICED JAGGERY BITES )
MASALA GUD (SPICED JAGGERY BITES) Jaggery , Gud is made from sugarcane juice. We can say it is kind of a raw sugar. Jaggery is undoubtedly healthier than refined sugar so we should use more jaggery instead of sugar. Nowadays jaggery powder is also available easily so we can easily replace it with sugar. There…