Last weekend, we had some guests from Bangalore. We took them to a nearby winery- Sula wines, acres of vineyards on the backdrop of beautiful green hills! Serene Atmosphere! The best part about this winery is you can walk in whenever you want without prior permission. We were also taken on a tour of the manufacturing facility. I am not a ‘Wine person’ but I am an analytical Chemist by profession, so the tour was quite informative- the process of wine making, analysis of wines etc.. You can also indulge in ‘Wine tasting’ at the bar for which I wasn’t…
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Ridge Gourd (Dodka) Peel chutney
When I was in school we used to have these competitions ‘Best out of Waste’. All the discarded material would be put to use like paper scraps , small pieces of cloth..even the shells of coconuts!I would feel really proud making beautiful articles from that scrap. I get a similar feeling making Ridge Gourd Peelchutney . Whenever I make Ridge Gourd curry I put the skins to use, instead of discarding them. I usually end up eating the chutney more than the curry! So next time don’t discard these nutritive peels, instead make this crunchy, delicious chutney. Peeled and Roasted…
Chivda
The flattened rice as well as the puffed rice has to be very crisp for making Chivda. Use the thin variety of poha. In a deep pan heat oil. Add the mustard seeds. Once they crackle add the cumene seeds and then the curry leaves. Add the peanuts and fry for a few minutes. Then add the daliya and again fry for some time.Add the sesame seeds. Add the green chilly paste, fry nicely, add turmeric and then add the poha and the murmura.Stir nicely so that the poha and the murmura is coated with the masala. Add salt and…
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
Dudhi Raita (Bottle gourd salad)
Making anything for my lunch tiffin is a great challenge-Not the cooking part but the ‘What to make and carry part!’ Every previous night I face this dilemma…it has to be something which can be eaten cold, something filling, nutritious, tasty and something that can be cooked very fast-lots of criteria. I usually don’t get enough time to photograph my lunch box. But today I was lucky, thanks to my son who got ready without any hassles. Lunch is simple; I have to work after lunch! So it has to be light and simple…Rotis, Bhindi subji (okra curry) and Dudhi…