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Brinjal Pickle

3. September 2008

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Ingredients: 1/2 kg brinjals, 2-3 cloves of garlic; crushed, 2″ piece ginger; crushed 1/2 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds, 2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cup refined vegetable oil, 1/2 cup vinegar, 2 tbsp salt. Method: Soak [...]

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Rajasthani Garlic Chutney

13. July 2008

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Ingredients: 1 large bunch of garlic cloves; peeled, 10-15 dry red chillies, 1 large tomato; grated, 1 tsp lemon juice, Salt to taste, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 3 tbsp oil. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai (wok) and add red chillies, let them fry for some time so that the oil gets flavored with [...]

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Coriander Mint Dip

24. June 2008

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This recipe can be used as a dip, sauce or also as a salad dressing. Ingredients: 1 cup coriander, finely chopped, 1 cup spring onion greens, finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves, 4 tbsp red chilli oil, 2″ inch ginger, finely chopped, 2 tbsp soy sauce, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: In [...]

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Sweet Coconut Dip

13. June 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/3 cup jaggery, 1 cup water. Method: Blend coconut and water in a blender to extract thick coconut milk. Drain this milk with a seive, press out the remaining grated coconut with your finger and extract maximum juice out of it. Blend with more water if required. Add jaggery [...]

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Mint Coriander Chutney

16. May 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, 2 green chillies, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp grated ginger, (optional), 1 1/2 cup yogurt, Salt to taste, Water. Method: Beat yogurt in a large bowl till smooth. Combine all the other ingredients except salt, in a blender (add water as per [...]

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Green Gram Pickle

16. May 2008

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup green gram, 1 cup Spring onion greens, very finely chopped, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup peanut oil, Vinegar, A pinch of ajinomoto, (optional) A pinch of sugar, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Soak green gram over night in vinegar and add a pinch of salt to it. [...]

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Bittergourd Pickle (Karela Achaar)

13. May 2008

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Ingredients: 1 karela, chopped, 3 green chillies, deseeded and sliced, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tbsp crushed jaggery, 1/2 tsp methi (dry fenugreek) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup water. For the seasoning- 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 2 red chillies, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp methi [...]

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Raw Mango Chutney

10. May 2008

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Ingredients: 2 raw Mangoes; washed and diced into cubes, (No need to peel) 1 1/2 Onion; diced, 1 cup Desicated coconut; roasted, 1 cup Sesame seeds; roasted, 2 tbsp Jaggery, 1/2 tbsp grated ginger, 2-3 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 1/2 tsp haldi, rai (mustard seeds), Salt to taste. Method: In a grinder, [...]

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Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle (Ambat God Kairi)

12. April 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup grated kairi or raw mango, 1 cup grated onion, A lemon size ball of jaggery, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste. For fodni or tadka (seasoning)- Oil, 1/2 tsp jeera, 2 whole red chillies, broken into 2-3 pieces, Hing or asafoetida. Method: Mix raw mango, onion, [...]

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Tomato Pickle

11. April 2008

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Ingredients: 1 kilogram tomatoes, finely chopped, 400 grams oil, 50 grams ginger, finely chopped, 50 grams garlic, finely chopped, 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana), 25 green chillies (you can add more if you like spicy), 2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1 [...]

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Sesame Yoghurt Dip

26. March 2008

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Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp sesame, 1 cup yoghurt, 2 cloves garlic, minced, Salt to taste. Method: Roast the sesame seeds on a griddle for a minute on low flame. Then mix all the ingredients with sesame and use a blender to blend it to smooth dip. Serve with Falafel or any kababs.

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Onion Tomato Chutney (South Indian Style)

20. March 2008

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Ingredients : Onion – 4 big ones Tomato – 2 medium size Tamarind – 3-4 seeds (soak it in little water) Hing (asafoetida) – 2 pinches Salt – as per taste Red chillies – 4 medium size (or as per taste) Refined oil – 2 table spoons Method : - Wash and cut onions and [...]

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Sweetened Yoghurt Dip

14. March 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup curd/yoghurt, 1 tbsp or more sugar (as per taste), 1 small green chilli, chopped, A pinch of salt, Water. Method: Beat yoghurt well in a bowl, add some water to get a dropping consistency, add sugar and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes. The yoghurt should become creamy, but not lassi. Now add [...]

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Tomato and Basil Sauce

4. March 2008

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Ingredients: 3 tomatoes; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic; chopped, 6-8 fresh basil leaves, 2 tbsp olive oil, Pepper to taste. Method: Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped garlic. Saute for a minute till it leaves its aroma. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook stirring, till tomatoes are nice soft. Chop the basil [...]

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