Mangoes!!Mangoes !!Mangoes!! You can never have enough of it!! Are you a mango lover? This season I enjoyed loads of this stone fruit, nothing comparable to the mango gardens of my parents back home, so many varieties starting from Dasheri, Safeda, Chausa, Langra some local names which I remember since childhood days. The other day […]
Condiments
Pomegranate Raita
Here I come to scatter my Raita love,this time it’s “Anaar (Pomegranate) Raita paired with Aloo Parwal (Pointed gourd )stir fry” This was a little midweek feast, prepared for friends who visited us yesterday evening.Time and ingredients were the limiting factors, had no energy after work to hop out for grocery shopping late evening.Oh !! […]
Roasted Bell Pepper Raita
Capsicum Raita in English and Shimla Mirch ka Raita in hindi are few other common terms to address this recipe. I am addicted to raitas and wish I could create one new variety each passing day. The roasted capsicum bites dipped in yoghurt, tempered with onion, cumin and asafoetida make this wonderful recipe tempting and […]
Mint Coriander Chutney
Pudina (mint) Dhania ( coriander )ki Chutney is also called as Hari ( green) Chutney are popular hindi terminologies. This is a lip smacking wonderful condiment packed with fresh flavours and richness, a perfect tickle to palate and taste buds. This chutney is probably one of the most favorite Indian accompaniment. It is great for […]
Beetroot Raita
This is popularly called Chukandar ka Raita, as beet root is termed Chukander in hindi. People familiar with Indian cuisine know that raita is a key ingredient with everyday Indian meal. This bowl of delicious and attractive beet root raita,is loaded with fibres, folate, vitamins and minerals. So be free to indulge yourself with this […]
Cucumber Raita
This is known as Kheera ka Raita in hindi. This simple cucumber raita ready within minutes, yet so refreshing and packed with mild flavours, is a perfect side for any Indian meal and my favourite crunchy poppadums. This is known as Kheera ka Raita in hindi.This simple cucumber raita ready within minutes, yet so refreshing […]
Boondi Raita
Often known as the King of Raitas, one of the oldest and evergreen, where one cannot stopping licking fingers and asking for more. Boondi Raita is a popular cuisine of North India in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan. There may be slight variation in procedure but this delicious raita […]
Banana Raita
Popularly known as Kele ka Raita in hindi. Fruits also make mouth watering raitas just like vegetables. Some of you would be surprised to see that bananas in raita besides being commonly used in smoothies, milkshakes and desserts. Here’s presenting to you a bowl of banana raita which is a perfect blend of all flavours […]
Tomato Onion & Cucumber Raita
Quick, authentic this homemade raita is a perfect accompaniment for any Indian meal, just right in time to soothe your taste buds when spices kick in. A bowl full of rich yoghurt, further enhanced with tangy tomatoes, crunchy onions and refreshing cucumber, what more can I ask for. Quick, authentic this homemade raita is a […]
Okra Raita
I would love to call it Bhindi Raita in hindi. Okra, OMG!! I just love you. As a child was fascinated by the bright yellow purplish flowers of okra plants and impatiently asked the gardener when will they sprout, he use to look at my innocence, smile and then reassuringly answered, would fruit out very […]