So most all people would think tamarind chutney is made from tamarind. But, there is a recipe that makes something exactly similar to tamarind chutney without tamarind or very little. Tamarind is not supposed to be good for health.
Here's the recipe
1 bottle of apple butter(brown in color)
2-3 teaspoon of red chilli powder
3-4 teaspoon of dhana/jeeru (coriander/cumin) powder
3-4 teaspoons of lemon juice
salt to tate
Mix well and your tamarind chutney is ready! Don't tell your guests until they are done eating! that it wasn't really tamarind.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Dhania Chutney (Coriander Chutney)
This is a great side with several appetizers, chats and tastes amazing as a sandwich spread. I'll post a chutney sandwich recipe some time later.
Very easy to make.
1 bunch of coriander (washed and cleaned)
5-6 small green chillies
1/2 teaspoon of jeera (cumin) powder
1-1/2 teaspoon of lemon
salt to taste
add a few fresh garlic cloves if you are a garlic lover.
Take all the ingredients in a blender and let it blend. Add very little water to make it into a fine paste.
Delicious dark green chutney is ready! Serve it as a side with pretty much anything.
Preserving notes:
Store in the fridge. If you think you won't be able to use all of it within a week. My mom puts it in an ice tray in the freezer and then puts the cubes in a zip lock bag once frozen. So, you can easily take out as much as you need. The fresh one does taste better but the frozen one is really good too.
Enjoy!
Very easy to make.
1 bunch of coriander (washed and cleaned)
5-6 small green chillies
1/2 teaspoon of jeera (cumin) powder
1-1/2 teaspoon of lemon
salt to taste
add a few fresh garlic cloves if you are a garlic lover.
Take all the ingredients in a blender and let it blend. Add very little water to make it into a fine paste.
Delicious dark green chutney is ready! Serve it as a side with pretty much anything.
Preserving notes:
Store in the fridge. If you think you won't be able to use all of it within a week. My mom puts it in an ice tray in the freezer and then puts the cubes in a zip lock bag once frozen. So, you can easily take out as much as you need. The fresh one does taste better but the frozen one is really good too.
Enjoy!
Gobi Sabzi (Cauliflower Curry)
This is a very simple dish but very yummy. One of my brother's favorite sabzi So here are steps to find out if it's your favorite :)
Serves 3-4 people
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 cauliflower bunch cut into small-medium size pieces
2-3 tomatoes chopped small-medium
1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
pinch of asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1-1/2 tablespoon of coriander/cumin powder (dhana/jeeru)
2-3 teaspoons of red chili powder
1/2-1 tbl spn oil
salt to taste
optional: 1/2 tbl spn of coriander
for a Gujarati taste add 1-2 teaspoons of Sugar :)
for a non Gujarati taste skip the Sugar and add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala.
Instructions:
Tadka:
1. Take a pan add some oil to it,
2. Then add the mustard seeds, once the seeds start to pop/crackle add a asafoetida, 1/2 of the turmeric powder 1/2 of the chili powder
3. Quickly add the chopped tomatoes
4. After 1 minute add the cauliflower
5. Add all the spices, mix well.
6. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally and its ready.
7. Add some coriander if to garnish if you have.
Best served with Rotis or Parathas. Will taste good with Naan/Kulcha as well.
Serve with a side of pickles and a salad(onions,lemon, green chilies)
Serves 3-4 people
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 cauliflower bunch cut into small-medium size pieces
2-3 tomatoes chopped small-medium
1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
pinch of asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1-1/2 tablespoon of coriander/cumin powder (dhana/jeeru)
2-3 teaspoons of red chili powder
1/2-1 tbl spn oil
salt to taste
optional: 1/2 tbl spn of coriander
for a Gujarati taste add 1-2 teaspoons of Sugar :)
for a non Gujarati taste skip the Sugar and add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala.
Instructions:
Tadka:
1. Take a pan add some oil to it,
2. Then add the mustard seeds, once the seeds start to pop/crackle add a asafoetida, 1/2 of the turmeric powder 1/2 of the chili powder
3. Quickly add the chopped tomatoes
4. After 1 minute add the cauliflower
5. Add all the spices, mix well.
6. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally and its ready.
7. Add some coriander if to garnish if you have.
Best served with Rotis or Parathas. Will taste good with Naan/Kulcha as well.
Serve with a side of pickles and a salad(onions,lemon, green chilies)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Aloo Matar Sabzi
(Potato and peas curry)
A very simple but yummy entree. This is for a (Gora) colleague at work who likes to be adventurous in his kitchen. So he's making an entire Indian meal for his friends. He calls himself Asian! This will be spicy as per my colleague's taste! Skip the green chilies or add less red chillies to make it mild-medium.
Serves 4
Ingredients
3-4 potatoes
2-3 tomatoes
1-2 onions
2 teaspoon garlic paste
2-3 green chilies
1/2-1 pack of frozen green peas small bag
oil
1 tablespoon cumin(jeera) powder
1 tablespoon coriander(dhania) powder
1/2 - 1 tablespoon red chili powder (or per taste)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2-1 teaspoon garam masala
pinch of asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon of jeera(cumin seeds)
Take oil in a pan add some cumin seeds then add the ingh (asafoetida) and add onions, and garlic. Saute onions till golden brown.
Add tomatoes and all the dry spices
Fast and easy option is boil them in the microwave and then peel and cut into cubes add them to the gravy
OR
Peel and cut into pieces and then cook them in the pan with the gravy.
Add half cup of water , let it cook for some time then add the green peas. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes. Add more water if needed to make the gravy lose. Add salt to taste.
Garnish with coriander
Serve with Naan, Parathas or Rice.
A very simple but yummy entree. This is for a (Gora) colleague at work who likes to be adventurous in his kitchen. So he's making an entire Indian meal for his friends. He calls himself Asian! This will be spicy as per my colleague's taste! Skip the green chilies or add less red chillies to make it mild-medium.
Serves 4
Ingredients
3-4 potatoes
2-3 tomatoes
1-2 onions
2 teaspoon garlic paste
2-3 green chilies
1/2-1 pack of frozen green peas small bag
oil
1 tablespoon cumin(jeera) powder
1 tablespoon coriander(dhania) powder
1/2 - 1 tablespoon red chili powder (or per taste)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2-1 teaspoon garam masala
pinch of asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon of jeera(cumin seeds)
Take oil in a pan add some cumin seeds then add the ingh (asafoetida) and add onions, and garlic. Saute onions till golden brown.
Add tomatoes and all the dry spices
Fast and easy option is boil them in the microwave and then peel and cut into cubes add them to the gravy
OR
Peel and cut into pieces and then cook them in the pan with the gravy.
Add half cup of water , let it cook for some time then add the green peas. Let it cook for 5-10 minutes. Add more water if needed to make the gravy lose. Add salt to taste.
Garnish with coriander
Serve with Naan, Parathas or Rice.
Easy Sloppy Joe Burgers
So this has become one of my favorite easy recipes invented by my best friend and brother. Its very very easy and very very delicious so a good combination for quick lunch, dinner or snack.
Serves 3-4
4 Masala Veggie burger patties
(Trader joes are the 'Best' Indian stores sell them too and the american stores sell Veggie patties that turns out good too, I've tried all three)
1 onion (medium)
1 tomato
1 tsp red chilli powder
1-2 tablespoon ketchup or hot ketchup(indian one)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp of garam masala
2-3 green chilles
1 tea spn garlic paste
1 tea spn oil (i use olive oil)
Easy steps to a delicious meal
Take a pan add the oil, first add the green chillies followed by the onions and garlic. Saute till golden brown then add the tomatoes. You can keep the patties in the pan while its getting cooked to warm them or microwave for a minute. Now Crush the patties in the pan just with the spatula or whatever you're using to stir. Add the remaining spices.
Serve it with buns/bread.
It is delicious. Ooo.. my mouth is watering i want it now :)
Serves 3-4
4 Masala Veggie burger patties
(Trader joes are the 'Best' Indian stores sell them too and the american stores sell Veggie patties that turns out good too, I've tried all three)
1 onion (medium)
1 tomato
1 tsp red chilli powder
1-2 tablespoon ketchup or hot ketchup(indian one)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp of garam masala
2-3 green chilles
1 tea spn garlic paste
1 tea spn oil (i use olive oil)
Easy steps to a delicious meal
Take a pan add the oil, first add the green chillies followed by the onions and garlic. Saute till golden brown then add the tomatoes. You can keep the patties in the pan while its getting cooked to warm them or microwave for a minute. Now Crush the patties in the pan just with the spatula or whatever you're using to stir. Add the remaining spices.
Serve it with buns/bread.
It is delicious. Ooo.. my mouth is watering i want it now :)
Chana Masala / Chole Bhatura
I recently made this for a party and it seems like a very* easy dish to make and it was a big hit, the guests really enjoyed it. A great combination for both. This will definitely stay on my list of things to make when I have a huge crowd.
Serves 10-14 people
5-6 cans of Chickpeas
4 tomatoes
4 onions (I use red onions)
2 teaspoon red chilli powder
3 tablespoons corainder/cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
4-5 tablespoon of Chana/Chole Masala (I used MTR brand)
1 teaspoon of garam masala
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2-3 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoon of tomato puree(optional)
Salt to taste
Chop the onions and tomatos (keep them seperate)(you can do it in the food processor both of them)
Take oil and put it in a big frying pan. Add the onions and garlic, saute until the onions are golden brown. Now add the tomatoes and tomato puree. Also add rest of the masala(dried spices). Let it cook for a few minutes. Now wash and add the chick peas. Add some water to make it a little loose and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
Decorate with coriander.
Goes very well with Bhatura(I use frozen Deep brand). You can also serve with Naan, Parathas or Rice.
I generally serve onions, green chillis and lemon on the side; it goes very well.
Enjoy! And let your guests enjoy :)
Serves 10-14 people
5-6 cans of Chickpeas
4 tomatoes
4 onions (I use red onions)
2 teaspoon red chilli powder
3 tablespoons corainder/cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
4-5 tablespoon of Chana/Chole Masala (I used MTR brand)
1 teaspoon of garam masala
1 tablespoon garlic paste
2-3 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoon of tomato puree(optional)
Salt to taste
Chop the onions and tomatos (keep them seperate)(you can do it in the food processor both of them)
Take oil and put it in a big frying pan. Add the onions and garlic, saute until the onions are golden brown. Now add the tomatoes and tomato puree. Also add rest of the masala(dried spices). Let it cook for a few minutes. Now wash and add the chick peas. Add some water to make it a little loose and let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
Decorate with coriander.
Goes very well with Bhatura(I use frozen Deep brand). You can also serve with Naan, Parathas or Rice.
I generally serve onions, green chillis and lemon on the side; it goes very well.
Enjoy! And let your guests enjoy :)
Focaccia Pesto Panini Sandwiches
This recipe is from my sister in law! It is simply one of the best and favorite sandwiches for me and my friends and family. They enjoy it very much.
Very simple to make.
Makes 2-3 sandwiches depending on focaccia bread
Ingredients
4 tablespoons of Basil Pesto
3-4 Roasted Red peppers (small pieces)
6-7 Basil leaves chopped
2-3 teaspoon capers
Fresh mozzarella
fresh ground black pepper
Vinaigrette
1 Tomato
focaccia bread(if you have trader joes near you try the focacini bread they have)
optional
jalapeños or banana peppers to add a little spice to it
Romaine lettuce
onions
Sun dried tomatoes
So ingredients must have are pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil others are optional to your taste.
Take the bread spread the pesto on both sides and then add all ingredients. Eat it cold or grilled or toasted on a pan.
Serve with chips or soup (in the winter).
Roasted red pepper soup from Trader joes goes really well, but any other soup will also go.
Enjoy a delicious sandwich.
Very simple to make.
Makes 2-3 sandwiches depending on focaccia bread
Ingredients
4 tablespoons of Basil Pesto
3-4 Roasted Red peppers (small pieces)
6-7 Basil leaves chopped
2-3 teaspoon capers
Fresh mozzarella
fresh ground black pepper
Vinaigrette
1 Tomato
focaccia bread(if you have trader joes near you try the focacini bread they have)
optional
jalapeños or banana peppers to add a little spice to it
Romaine lettuce
onions
Sun dried tomatoes
So ingredients must have are pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil others are optional to your taste.
Take the bread spread the pesto on both sides and then add all ingredients. Eat it cold or grilled or toasted on a pan.
Serve with chips or soup (in the winter).
Roasted red pepper soup from Trader joes goes really well, but any other soup will also go.
Enjoy a delicious sandwich.
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