I like to include different dals like Toovar,Moong, Masoor.. sometimes even Urad alternately in my day-today meals. One of my favourite dals is Masoor dal (Red lentils). This beautiful looking orange red dal is commonly used in North Indian cuisine. You can make out masoor dal being cooked in any household. It gives out a typical rich aroma..unique only to Masoor dal. This dal is easier to cook than the other dals. Soak it for ½ an hour and it gets cooked within 10-15 minutes.Masoor dal cooked in combination with tomatoes increases its flavour and is absolutely irresistible. My Lunch…
Curries & Gravies
Stuffed Gilka (Silk Squash)
I am back after a short refreshing vacation to Bangalore and Mysore and with blessings from Tirupathi Balaji. One thing I always enjoy down south is the food there. I am addicted to all types of Idlis, Dosas and Sambar…so my mouth was kept busy all the time J. Back to work again but I have been revitalized and hence am over the holiday inertia. Lunch today was some spicy stuffed Gilka also known as Tori or Silk squash (a change from what I had during my vacation) and Masoor (split Red Lentil) dal (recipe coming up) with rotis. For…
Ambat Chuka Bhaji (Green sorrel curry)
I found Ambat chukka on but is very sour to taste.) In fact I googled to find out what it is called in other languages and was surprised
Fiery Usal-Misal (Spicy Moth Bean sprout curry)
Matki (Moth bean) Usal is very popular in most parts of Maharshtra. This recipe is prepared differently in different parts of Maharshtra.It also is differently prepared for different occasions. Like if this is made as a part of any festive food it will be without Onion and garlic, with gravy/without gray..the combinations are many.I love the hot, spicy version. Misal is a another very popular version of Usal. Usal topped with savoury mixture (called Sev), chopped onion and lime juice is Misal. Misal is usually served with bread buns Pav and is eaten for breakfast, lunch, teatime snack, dinner …anytime.You…
From China Town
A couple of years back I visited Sydney, Australia. Just after 2-3 days of having sandwiches and fruits for lunch/dinner I craved for Indian food. We discovered a place called ChinaTown during one of our expeditions for food! I was all excited to have Chinese food -something to remind me of food at home! The menu boasted of a range of Chinese dishes. We ordered for some Rice and some Noodles. To my utter disappointment the rice and noodles were nothing like the ones we have at home…here in India.The Chinese food served in India is more of a Indo-Chinese…