Vegetable Broth | Veg Stock. It's the soup and stew season and what could be better than homemade broth to form a perfect base for the soups or stews. I have used store bought bouillon for a long time but the sodium content in those made me rethink of my choices. This...
Pyaz Aur Aam Ka Achar | Onion & Raw Mango Pickle. This instant Indian onion and raw mango pickle pairs well with all kind of Indian food. This one is my mum’s recipe and has never disappointed so far. I love wrapping it in between parathas and chomping on them. Oh...
Methi Matar Daliya & Amla Launji. The last few days went in being under the weather, meeting work deadlines and eating simple meals. This meal was comforting and was made 3 days in a row. This food is truly depicts the beautiful Indian winter bounty. Loaded with...
Roasted Carrot & Tomato Dip. Weekend snacking was done right with ragi crackers and delicious, tangy, smoky, sweet and spicy dip. We even used it as a breakfast toast spread the next morning and making this almost every alternate weekend became a tradition. For a...
Bhuna Masala | Indian Curry Paste When we moved to the US, after a few week of juggling between home and work I realised we need to plan our work and chores better. Life was super busy and without any help whatsoever. The few things I did was making spice blends and...
Harissa Sauce. This one is a spicy, hot, smoky chilli sauce and by far, the best ever sauce I have made. Packed with amazing flavours, it is simple to make. The heat levels could be modified as per personal preference. This North African sauce is versatile and...
Coconut Peanut Coriander Chutney. Coconut chutney is a classic South Indian condiment. This one is relished as a side with a lot of breakfast dishes and snacks. My favourite one being with dosas and idlis. Over the years, there are a lot of versions of this classic...
Sirka Pyaaz | Pickled Onions. A staple condiment served with Indian meals. This is a perfect accompaniment with the rich Indian food and balances the palatte well with the required acidity. A popular condiment in served complimentary in most of the Indian restaurants...
Dried Plums Chutney This one is a spicy, sweet and tangy chutney. I have added a few fresh plums along with soaked dried plums (see pic below) to make this delicious chutney. I love my parathas for breakfast and this pairs so well with them. This works great as tart...