Not your everyday radish preparation. This one is some notches up!
Tamarind Date Chutney
One fine balmy day, at a girls tea party, the hostess had made this delightful Tamarind Date chutney. It had a thick texture, great color and tasted just like an Imli chutney should. A couple of email exchanges later, I asked the gracious hostess for the recipe. She obliged and I made the chutney with the addition of ginger powder. This recipe is dedicated to you, Sarab. Tamarind Date chutney is like a sweet and sour dipping sauce, only that it is not too tart. The addition of jaggery and dates to the Tamarind makes it pleasantly sweet and …
Gajar Halwa with Ricotta Cheese
Traditionally made with the purple carrots in the Northern parts of India, this much loved sweet dish has undergone various transformations in my own kitchen.
Tandoori Cauliflower
I love having summer backyard grilling parties. Having a bunch of friends over for a day enjoying cold beverages, hot off the grill food and each other’s company is an idyllic way to spend a summer weekend. Specially in Colorado, where the summer always appears to be short though we have more than 300 days of sunshine. While meats are the highlights of BBQ parties, I love having a few options for my vegetarian friends. This Tandoori cauliflower dish is one such option. If you don’t add in the yogurt it will be a good option for a vegan …
Mango Lassi
This recipe is dedicated to my friend Jen, who insanely loves Indian food. It always used to make me happy to cook a meal for her, because she savors every bite and takes her time to enjoy the ingredients. When I explained the process making a mango lassi to Jen, she could not believe it was this simple. You can make it as thick as you want or leave it slightly creamy or make it thin. A well made mango lassi is great drink for a hot summer day or to serve with spicy appetizers. It is also a great …