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…
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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…
TANGY GINGER
TANGY GINGER As pakodas ( fritters ) are essential 😜 in Monsoon, these tangy ginger must be compulsory in our meals. In monsoon our digestive system becomes slow & have a craving to eat every now & then. This easy & quick recipe of ginger helps very much in digestion. So along with routine meal…
FENUGREEK PICKLE
FENUGREEK PICKLE This is Gujarati traditional pickle which can be stored in refrigerator whole year. Fenugreek seeds & raw mango are key ingredients of this pickle. Ingredients: 1/2 cup fenugreek seeds 1 cup raw mango ( wash & diced) 1 cup mustard powder ( kuriya ) 1 cup red chilli powder 1 cup salt 1…
CHUNDO ( RAW MANGO SWEET PICKLE )
CHUNDO ( RAW MANGO SWEET PICKLE ) This Gujarati pickle has it’s fame out of Gujarat too. We can store this pickle whole year. Though it’s making takes time of few days, but process is not complicated. We Gujaratis have it with thepla mainly but it tastes good with many other dishes too. Ingredients: 2…
KERDA (CAPPARIS)
KERDA CAPPARIS/KAIRA/KAIR Summer is in full swing. Summer means Mango. Summer means Deserts. Summer means Season of Spices. Summer means Season of Pickles. Women are busy in making yearly spices & pickles. Here is simple Kerda pickle. Simply wash, clean & soak in water containing salt & turmeric powder. Ing: 1kg. Kerda 250 gm salt(approximately)…
MURABBO
MURABBO Murabbo is known to all of us. Generally in India, Mango & Amla (Indian gooseberry) murabbo is famous in every home. This sweet murraba is favourite for all. Juicy & melt-in-mouth pieces of mangoes, tastes delicious. In summer, when mango season is in full swing, Aamras & ripe mango pieces are part of our…
GARLIC GINGER PICKLE
GARLIC GINGER PICKLE When we are talking about our first hero aka father & his favourite food items, pickles strike on my mind first. He is fond of eating & die hard foodie. Yes, I got this food passion in heir. Though he is a foodie & satisfying his taste buds is our aim…