Recipes

Aloo Gobi  is a famous north Indian dish. My exposure to Aloo Gobi first started with my North Indian friend’s lunch box at school. It was her favorite and she got it in her lunch box very often.  My family is not so much into cauliflowers, except for the fritter kind;)  hence I don’t  make it often, but when I make Aloo Gobi  they enjoy it.  Cauliflower when paired with Potatoes comes out great, and especially when cooked with turmeric and cumin seeds, it balances the gaseous state of cauliflower.

Dahi is the Hindi word for Yogurt, a diary product made by bacterial fermentation of milk. The traditional way of setting dahi or yogurt in India was in an earthenware pot to keep the temperature of the yogurt cool naturally. But  yogurt can be set at home in simple easy steps too.
 

Aloo Palya is a boiled potato curry which can be eaten with either deep fried Puri’s or Chapattis or becomes the stuffing for the south Indian Masala Dosa (rice and lentil crêpe).

Salsa is mix or medley of fresh ingredients, either fruit or vegetables in raw form making a refreshing and delicious fusion.  This Pineapple Orange Salsa personifies 'Sunshine', a perfect mix of hot and sweet with the hues of sun. The tropical pineapple, oranges, bell peppers, jalapenos, habaneros and chili peppers are the Sweet and the Heat!

Note: An award winning salsa ;)

Inspired by the Chinese green beans, this recipe is an Indian- Chinese version of the green beans. It makes a great side dish with  meat entrée’s and rice entrée’s.

Loquat is a Chinese word but it’s also called the Japanese plum! Loquats are unique fruits which are sweet and tangy. When they are not in season, I developed a variation to my loquat recipe. To my batch of frozen loquats I have added 3 more varieties of plums. This exotic recipe was an award winning one in a salsa contest too ;)

Salsa is mix or medley of fresh ingredients, either fruit or vegetables in raw form making a refreshing and delicious fusion. And what fruit is more delicious than a mango!  Mangos are sweet and luscious fruits indigenous to India, but also grown in tropical and warmer climates. Mango salsa is a yummy delight and makes a great side or filling.
 

Loquats are sweet and tangy fruits commonly cultivated in Southeast Asian, Mediterranean  and tropical countries. Loquat is a Chinese word but it’s also called the Japanese plum!  Loquat salsa was a creation   inspired from my mango salsa recipe!

Bhindi fry or sautéed spicy okra is a crispy and spicy side dish which is a great accompaniment to  rice  and curry or dal /lentil soup.
 

It’s a tangy and spicy tomato chutney and a famous Hyderabadi accompaniment to the lentil - rice caserrole, Kitchdi. Though a very simple recipe, this chutney is lip-smacking yummy.