Muhammara is a nutty spread made with roasted red bell pepper, toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses. As I mentioned in the post for pomegranate molasses, I was introduced to this spread many months ago by Garima of Cafe Garima and was recently reminded of it when it was posted on Aromas and Flavours of My Kitchen. One of the blessings of blogging is…
Muhammara – A Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Walnut Spread
Pomegranate Molasses (aka Rob-e-Anar or Nar Eksisi)
This post on Pomegranate Molasses is actually inspired by two people. I saw the recipe for Muhammara, the Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Walnut Dip many moons ago on Cafe Garima. I was then recently reminded of it when it was posted on Aromas and Flavours of My Kitchen. Given that my father likes the Red Bell…
Moong Sprouts Topped with Farsan
I try to include Moong Sprouts as a part of our family diet to up the protein quotient. Of course, I often use use the sprouts to make Moong Sprouts Bhaji, Moong Khichdi, Moong Palak Khichdi, or Pesarattu. There is another way I enjoy simple moong sprouts and that is by sauteeing it with some onions and then topping it…
Batata Kaap – Crispy Sliced Potatoes – A Maharashtrian Recipe
Dal Chawal always seems to call for some fried potatoes to go along with it. Every state in India has its own version of the potato fry. In Maharastra, Batata Kaap or Batatyache Kaap is a great version of potato fry that is made with thinly sliced potatoes dusted with seasoned rice flour and then pan fried. Batata Kaap…
Tuvar Dal Amti – A Tangy, Spicy, Sweet Maharashtrian Dal
Today, I bring to you the recipe for Tuvar Dal Amti, a popular dal from Maharashtra. I have been banned from eating tamarind for a while. As a result, the regular Sambar and Pulusu are off the menu in my home. And that is a problem as they are regular fare. 🙂 So I have been…
Veg Sherva or Shorba – A Side Dish for Vegetarian Pulao
Veg Sherva (also known as Veg Shorba) is a spicy onion and tomato based gravy that is served as an accompaniment to Biryani and Pulao. I like to make it with Vegetarian Pulav, which is very mildly spiced and needs an accompaniment to liven it up. Of course, you could use Papad or Raita. However, sometimes you…
Ragi Sangati | Ragi Mudde | Ragi Kali
I am making a concentrated effort to include Ragi into my diet and so have started making Ragi Sangati regularly. Ragi is a miracle food. It is loaded with calcium, fibre, iron, and Vitamin D. As a result, it helps in weight-loss, treating anemia, strengthening the bones, reducing cholestrol, and much much more. It also helps cool the body. In fact,…
Hyderabadi Qubooli or Qabooli – Chana Dal Biryani
This week, I was looking for a one-dish meal and came upon this recipe for Hyderabadi Qubooli or Qabooli. This is an easy-to-make and delicious Chana Dal Biryani uses very few spices and is superb to taste. All that Qubooli needs as accompaniment is papad, dahi or then Mirchi ka Salan. What I loved about this Chana Dal Biryani was…
Chatpata Kala Chana Chaat – Mumbai Street Food – No Oil Recipe
The lane in which I shop for vegetables is chock-a-block with temptations. At the start of the lane is a fellow who stocks exotic vegetables and always tries to lure me into buying some. And am I seriously tempted! Then comes this gentleman who make some of the nicest and butteriest dabeli in town. Yup,…
Sai Bhaji – A Sindhi Specialty
Greens are a staple in my home; whether used in dal or as dry sabzis. To alleviate boredom, I try to cook the greens in different ways. This week, I made Sai Bhaji, a Sindhi Specialty with the help of two of my Sindhi colleagues; Roshni Sharma and Nikita Jhanglani. Both of them gave me…
Davangere Benne Dosa with Potato Palya and Coconut Chutney
I was quite eager to do a guest post for Vidhya of Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen. A few months ago, Vidhya did this wonderful guest post that was about one of my “favouritest” things on earth; Javvarisi Vadagam / Javakki Sandige / Saggubiyyam Vadiyalu or Sabudana Papad. I can eat Vadiyalu or Vadagam all day long….
Rava Pongal – Sankranti Special Recipe
Makara Sankranti is the harvest festival that is celebrated all over India under different names. It is typically a 4 day festival in my home state of Andhra Pradesh. One of the dishes that is made during this festival is Katte Pongali or Ven Pongal. This is a dish that uses moong dal (husked green gram) and…
