The Green peas are a legume and so a very good source of protein. A cup of raw green peas packs 30% of an adults daily fiber requirement and about half the supply of the good old Vitamin C. In addition to that they are also a good source of vitamin K which you know is great for your bone function. I don’t think I have ever looked at peas with more reverence than I do now. I do tend to put them in most of my quick fix dishes as they don’t really need much cooking. But until now, …
Aloo Matar
Toasty cumin, roasted coriander, a dash of salt, a pinch of turmeric, a smidgen of fiery good red chili, a touch of black cumin, a few dancing pepper corns, a squirt of lime ! Amazing makeover!
Masala Bhindi
Dark! Deep! Mysterious- This lady’s finger will make you twirl and sing to its tune and you will irrevocably be in a culinary love. It’s Feisty, Spunky and full of Flavor. Make this on a rainy day in spring with home made roti that has seen the touch of ghee and you will be truly madly deeply in Love. Why Okra or Bhindi is called the Lady’s finger – is a secret that many have tried to find out. The secret stays elusive – even to the modern tell-all looking glass ( Google and Wiki ). And if you thought the ritualistic macarena dance will …
Bagara Baingan – Stuffed egg plants
At the outset, I do not claim that this is an authentic bagara baigan recipe. But sometimes, one must deviate from the norm and suit one’s own palate and that of one’s dearest friends. This recipe has an interesting anecdote attached. I had invited my friend Jen over for some Indian lunch. Actually, we planned to cook and enjoy it together. For some weird reason I decided to make stuffed eggplants as one of the dishes for the day. I had no idea what Jen liked as we were just getting to know one another and wisdom suggested that I …
Daab Chingri – Shrimp cooked in Tender Coconut
Let me amuse you with an easy to cook yet exotic dish. Daab chingri – Shrimp cooked in tender coconut. It looks as exotic as it tastes. Mellow taste of fresh coconut water, creamy tender coconut and the wood scented flavor of the coconut shell- It is a treasure house of exotic flavors. A long while ago, I was travelling for a work assignment to Kolkata (West Bengal, India). My then boss, who is a quintessential Bengali and a great foodie told me and my team to try this dish at “kewpie’s” in Kolkatta. Now I was …
Minty Egg Curry
It sure is an unusual combination. Eggs, coconut milk and mint. What can I say, sometimes things just work together! Herbs are a great way to introduce a lot of flavor into food and I love the refreshing scent and flavor of mint. Its easy to grow in a pot, lends color to the kitchen window, enhances the herb corner and is a great ingredient for making chutneys. This dish is a palate refresher! Serves 4 Plan : Hard boiled eggs – 4 finely chopped onion – 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes – 1/4 cup ginger paste – 1 tsp …