Raitas :

Green Tomato Raita

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Again, another of mom`s special recipe..The dish looks simple & yes, it is defineltely easy to make requiring very few ingredients. But don`t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish! This slightly tangy raita pairs well with Methi Pulao or[...]

Taro Leaves Chutney

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Taro is one rare vegaetable used in every country and all parts of the plant - stem, leaves roots are used in cooking. Taro leaves must thoroughly cooked as the leaves and stems contain crystals of calcium oxalate that react on the mouth, tongue and[...]

Homemade Raspberry Jam

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Last weekend been to Pikemarket(One of famous public market in Seattle) and got some fresh berries. Since, longtime I wanted to make homemade jam and found simple jam recipe on http://www.epicurious.com/ Ingredients:[...]

Mint Coriander Chutney

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Mint and Coriander Chutney is to North Indians what  Guacamole is to Mexican, Nam Pla is to South East Asian,  Mayonnaise is to European and coconut chutney to south  Indian. We love to dip almost any snack in this lovely,[...]

Palak Chutney/ Spinach dip

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Ingredients: 2 bunches of Spinach/Palak Chopped 2 tbsp Tamarind pulp 2 tsp Sesame seeds 1 tbsp Balck gram Split 2 tsp Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeda 4-5 Red chilies 2-3 Green Chilies Few Curry Leaves 1/4 tsp Asafortida powder[...]

Orange-lime and kumquats jam

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Dear all!! A while ago I started making my own jam as I somehow really like doing it. I am actually not a jam person and very rarely eat it in breakfast, but the whole process of making it has got something for me. S. isn?t complaining either as he[...]

Tamarind Sauce (imli ki chutney)

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This is very simple and easy chutney as every body knows it, which can be made either in microwave or stove. Can make it in advance, used to any type of chat, snacks and so on. Here is how i make this chutney as most of my friends wanted[...]

Fried Okra in yogurt/ Okra raita

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I always wonder why in India it's called as Ladies finger. Anyways, I like this veggie,when it is cooked in ground coconut,roasted coriender-cumin seeds, red chilies.It's an south kendra recipe(south of mangalore).I will post this dish[...]

Burnt Eggplant in Coconut Chutney

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This is one side dish that comes into my mind instantly when I see eggplant! I used to dislike this veggie earlier, but now with a wide variety of dishes that can be prepared with the eggplant, I actually started liking it. This is quite[...]

Brinjal Raita / Eggplant in Yogurt

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Hope all had a wonderful new year/ugadi. Hoping this year bring the world peace. Well, here is my entry with smoky brinjalin yogurt. Normally, In mangalore brinjals are burnt on fire, peel the brunt skin and innerpart is[...]