Finger licking delicious sweet & spicy Cherry Chutney made with fresh Himachali Cherries and flavoured with Panch Phoran I love chutneys and sweet and sour relishes and this Cherry Chutney fit right into the brief. Uses seasonal produce and is perfect with paranthas, on toasts and with dosas. What is not to love! In this season I have made this chutney three times and the jar has been wiped cleaned every time. As we speak, I am prepping a large batch to gift to family and friends. … [Read more...]
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Fresh Turmeric Pickle – Kachi Haldi ka Achar
Fresh Turmeric Pickle or Kachi Haldi ka Achar is really easy to put together, delicious and the perfect healthy pickle if there is any such thing. This is probably one of those rare, on the point recipe posts. This fresh turmeric pickle has been in my drafts for over two weeks now and I am just not finding time to do a detailed post. And I have had friends calling me asking when am I posting the recipe. So here is the very easy recipe for you guys. More chit-chat and life stories in the next … [Read more...]
Kachi Haldi Ki Sabji – Fresh Turmeric Curry
Kachi Haldi Ki Sabji or Fresh Turmeric Curry is the perfect way to eat the seasonal tender turmeric. Delicious, healthy and super easy to make! I first tasted Kachi Haldi Ki Sabji or Fresh Turmeric Curry in a road trip to Rajasthan a decade ago. It wasn't a dish mum made at home while growing up. But it was love in the first bite when I tasted it. The slight bitterness, the earthiness was so unique of anything I hate eaten until that time. At home the fresh turmeric or haldi was always … [Read more...]
Fresh Turmeric Savoury Cake | Guiltless Baking
Who says cakes only need to fat & sugar laden things. This Fresh Turmeric Savoury Cake will change your perception for good. This cake is brilliant for breakfast, brunch, tea party or even cocktail bites with a spicy dip. I love Savoury bakes, in particular a good savoury cake. And it is a pity that they don't get enough attention. Attention that they really deserved. Savoury cakes are delightful things, not as high in calories and guilt as the other usual baked goodies and perfect for any … [Read more...]
Weekly Menu : 10 Tips to Manage Weekly Meals
10 tips to manage weekly meals! What to keep in mind while buying, how to prep and how to plan for those dreaded "I couldn't cook days"! A post which helps you manage weekly meals and makes life easier! So you guys have been following the weekly menus posted here for sometime now and many of you have written to me saying how helpful they have been. At the same time, so many say they are still grappling with streamlining it, with how to plan and what to do when the … [Read more...]
Corn and Paneer Samosa
This not-very-common but super delicious corn and paneer samosa will sure make your evening awesome! Samosas are everyone's favorite and this unusual filling of corn and paneer make these samosas super tasty. Corn and Paneer Samosa, anyone? Samosas are those snacks which make me go weak in my knees! And samosas in all forms. The Delhi masala aloo one or the one that my grandma used to get from Old Delhi, stuffed with moong dal or the kheema filled ones at Albert … [Read more...]
Menu of the Week 3rd August & Recipe Links
The menu of the week for the 3rd of August! This menu of the week is a mix of vegetarian and non vegetarian food which takes into account the seasonal produce as well! Pesto Paneer French Toast Pasta in Marinara Sauce Stuffed Peas Parantha. Broken Wheat Khichdi Rui Macher Jhol Hung Curd Sandwich I try and keep my breakfast as varied as I can and try and put in some proteins in it. Whether it is paneer or eggs, something that will keep the body going! … [Read more...]
Tomato Saar
Tomato Saar is a tomato rasam like gravy which is so similar to the south Indian tomato rasam, minus the rasam spice powder in it. Usually eaten with the Maharashtrian Masala Baath, this saar is a part of the traditional Maharashtrian cuisine. Like I told in my previous post, I made the Tomato Saar and Masala Baath after talking to my friend about comfort food. It really astonishes me at times on how the simple tomato is used in so many various forms all across India. Whether it is the … [Read more...]
The Best Homemade Pizza Ever and A Bit About Delancy : A Man, A Woman, A Restaurant And A Marriage
We all love Homemade Pizza and this is the recipe for the best homemade pizza perfected over time, with hundred percent whole wheat pizza base! This best homemade pizza is definitely the best ever! So pizza tales are not new on this blog. We at home love pizzas and for a long time I have been working hard to perfect that 100% whole wheat pizza base to make the best homemade pizza ever :) Many books have been read, many recipes tried, some tweaks done and now I think finally … [Read more...]