I am very fond of pickles,but normally I make water based pickles ,which last for a week. I have some wonderful friends who are very good with the other pickles,so normally I get my stock from them..The ICC …..yes..The Indian Cooking Challenge announced a Punjabi pickle this time…a pickle which had oil and the recipe is the…
Chutney Toastie
BM # 5 Day 7 One hears of chutney sandwich….grilled toasts…but this chutney toastie is really exceptional.Try it out and I am sure you will love it.Looks very ordinary but the taste is what matters.Everyone in our family enjoys it and since the ingredients are always there it makes an ideal breakfast or a evening…
Gajjar Beet ki Kaanji
BM # 4 Day 7 Kaanji is a very popular drink of north,which is made with powdered mustard seeds. You hear of kaali gajjar ki kanji….kaanji wadas ….this is nothing but sour water with a little spice n carrots.takes about 4days to get the right flavour..the kaali gajjar is a variety of carrots which…
Methia Masala
BM # 4 Day 6 Methia Masala is a very handy masala in a Gujrati kitchen.It is used to make a variety of pickles…added to u r daals,curds..n sprinkled on khakhras. The instant pickles can b made with finely chopped veggies(cucumber,capsicum,tindoda….cauliflower)…just add the methia masala to the chopped veggies, adding the req amount of salt..,few…
Khatti Bheendi Achaar
BM # 4 Day 5 Ever heard of pickle being served in a potli ?….yes this is a typical sindhi pickle….i remember my hubby’s naani making it…but ever since we never went thru so much trouble of tying one serving in one small potli….we just filled it into a jar….but believe me the…
Grape Squash
BM # 4 Day 4 Black Grapes are highly valued for their nutritional value.Rich in minerals,calcium and vitamin c this fruit is ideal to make a squash to relish in the summer heat…..add lots of crushed ice and some soda water it makes a nice fizzy drink…add a scoop of vanilla icecream and the…
Shahi Imli Sonth
Shahi Imli Sonth is a delicious sweet and sour chutney that has been made rich with the addition of nuts and seeds. This gives a wonderful crunch to the chutney. Shahi Imli Sonth Ingredients 11/4 cups tamarind pulp 1 cup jaggery, grated 10-15 raisins, soaked for 15 minutes 5-6 almonds, soaked overnight, peeled…
Pickled …mocked Jalapenos
BM # Day 2 Jalapenos r a Mexican variety of chillies…really hot..a versatile ingredient…but here i m using an Indian variety of chilles…the mexican way….inexpensive n gets done in a jiffy.use it as u r toppings in pizzas …or chop them n add to u r salads,subs..oh actually no end…….infact I like to add…
Jannat-e-Gulab
BM # 4 Day 1 The first day of the Blogging Marathon…for me the first time to partcipate.Thnx to Srivalli….for hosting such a wonderful event.Hope u all like my recipes……. The Indian desi gulab is a very fragnant rose variety.The petals retain their delicate fragrance even after drying,which makes it ideal to use for syrups and…