Punjabi Mango Pickle

 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…

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…

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…