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Born into a North Indian family, I have always enjoyed homemade ghee almost on everything like Parathas, Khichdi, Dal, Curries, Desserts and sometimes just mixed with white rice. The store-bought stuff may not be able to provide you with such quality and also it will never match the rich taste and fresh aroma of the …
Lemon Pickle or Nimbu Ka Achaar recipe is a quick and easy way of making the traditional spicy and tangy Indian condiment with very few ingredients easily available in our kitchen. It is a popular pickle recipe made with lemons cut into pieces and mixed with red chili powder, salt, turmeric, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, …
Makhana Raita or Phool Makhana Raita is an easy healthy raita recipe made with fox nut (puffed lotus seed), yogurt/curd, and mild spices. It is a light & delicious curd recipe combined with the health benefits of fox nuts. This is also the perfect recipe if you are fasting during Navratri. I was unaware of …
Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a quick and easy salad recipe where quinoa pairs with black beans and loaded with fresh vegetables and tossed in a spicy olive oil-lime dressing. It’s loaded with a complete source of plant-based protein which makes this the perfect lunchbox or weekday meal and is naturally gluten-free. If you’ve never …
Sirke Wala Pyaz or Sirke Wale Pyaaz or Pickled onion or Restaurant style Vinegar Onion are small red onions or shallots simply immersed in a mixture of white vinegar, salt, and allowed to marinate. Additional spices can be added to customize the mixture to match your taste. In the recipe below, I used my favorite …
Bathua Raita recipe or Bathua ka Raita is a quick, easy, nutritious, refreshing recipe made from leafy green Bathua (Chenopodium Leaves) and curd, tempered with mild spices. It is a light & delicious curd recipe combined with the health benefits of Bathua that is relished mainly during winters. Winters are here in full bloom and …
Coconut Coriander Chutney also called Green Coconut Chutney uses freshly grated coconut along with fresh coriander, green chillies, ginger and mint leaves. It’s a very refreshing and tasty chutney and is served with a variety of south Indian meals. Coconut Coriander Chutney is a refreshing and simple to make chutney. Chutneys are staple in Indian …
Instant Green Chilli Pickle (Mirch Ka Achaar) is an Indian style pickle made using fresh chopped green chilies, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin, carom seed, mustard oil, and salt. In order to make it slightly tangy and colorful, Vinegar/lemon juice and turmeric powder are added to it. This Instant green chili pickle can …
Spicy, tangy, and loaded with flavor, Green Chili Pickle or Hari Mirch ka Achar is a delicious North Indian style pickle recipe where fresh green chilies are stuffed with spice mix, lemon juice then dipped in mustard oil. Green Chili Pickle is an Indian style pickle made using fresh, green chilies, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, …
Green Mango Chutney is also known as Kachhe Aam Aur Pudine ki Chutney, Ambuli Chutney, Amiya Chutney, Kancha Aamer Chutney, Kachchi Kairi Chutney. It is a healthy and tangy North Indian chutney made by using raw mango, fresh coriander, and mint leaves. It goes perfectly with Indian snacks and meals. The mango gives this mint …
Sweet and Sour Mango chutney or Aam ki Launji or Galka or Khattmithi is deliciously sweet and sour Indian relish or accompaniment made using raw mangoes, jaggery, and spices. This raw mango chutney goes perfect with everyday Indian meals like dal rice, parathas, sabzi, pooris, khichdi etc. Galka comes from my memory of spending summers back …
Strawberries are in season and they taste amazing, so fresh, big, red, and juicy! There is no better time to make homemade strawberry jam or preserves with just 3 ingredients. This recipe is the best way to use up the fresh strawberry and extend its shelf life. This is a very simple recipe for strawberry …
This Punjabi Mango Pickle was always on the Kitchen table at my grandparent’s house when I was growing up. Being from a farmer’s background the advantage was always getting fresh fruits and veggies. During summers Mango was always the showstopper be it a raw or ripe. A slice of achar(pickle) spicy, tangy, fragrant, and delicious …
If you are looking for a nice and easy chutney recipe without coconut, then try this red capsicum chutney. Red capsicum chutney is a unique and tasty chutney you would surely love it. This chutney is very rich and dominant with flavour of roasted capsicum. The sweet and spicy taste of capsicums gives a rich and beautiful …
