Wednesday, 14 May 2014

MEEHOLI BHAJI

Mixed veg in 5 spices

 

Meeholi Bhaji is an Assamese vegetable dish and has a wonderful confetti of colours and a fabulous mingling of flavours imparted by the different types of vegetable and the five-spice mix that is typical of this region.  I took this recipe from a cook book by Mridula Baljekar.

TOMATO RASAM

Tomato Rasam

 

This one is a very simple rasam made with few ingredients and without dal & tamarind yet it is very tasty.  It can also be had like a soup especially in winters.

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

METHI SABZI

Methi SabziMethi Sabzi 1

 

Methi is one of my husband’s favourite green vegetable.  My daughter likes methi is form of parantha and my husband as sabzi.  Here, is a simple methi sabzi which goes well with roti and/or rice.

Friday, 2 May 2014

DOODH PAK

Milky Almond Dessert 2Milky Almond Dessert

 

Doodh Pak is a favourite in Gujarati homes.  It is a luxurious dessert made from almond milk / puree that is cooked in saffron scented milk.  It tastes excellent when served with fresh tropical fruits like Mango, Papaya, kiwis etc.  I got the recipe from a cook book by Mridula Baljekar.

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

KEERA (SPINACH) URUNDAI MOR KUZHAMBU

Keera paruppu urundai mor kuzhambu

 

We always make mor kuzhambu during important festivals / pandigai (as called in Tamil).  One of the easiest recipes of South India and one of my favourite too.  Mor Kuzhambu is generally made with paruppu urundai or dried salty sundakkai with white pumpkin or okra (bhindi).  My husband likes it with yellow pumpkin for the sweet, sour and salty taste. Here is the recipe with Keera Paruppu Urundai.  I took the recipe from here. You can replace spinach with any greens.  I normally soak all the dals for a minimum of 6 – 8 hours as soaked dals digest faster.