Food, Fantastic Travels & Food for Thought
Kairi Takku is a simple raw mango pickle. It is traditional summer recipe in from Maharashtra, India. It is also popular in many households by the name “Khisvanti” due to the method used to prepare it “Khisane” which means grating in Marathi. Summers …
Strawberry Jam is a personal favorite. The one I prepare at home using fresh ingredients is without any preservatives and can be stored in the refrigerator for atleast 6 months. A little Algebra before we proceed to the actual recipe for the Jam. There is …
Learn how to prepare the perfect Schezwan Sauce. It goes well with Veg Schezwan Rolls, Veg and Chicken Lollipops, Schezwan Rice etc. My first tryst with Schezwan Sauce came when I had one of the Schezwan Sauce Frankies at a local shop near a train station …
Red Tomato Chutney is a side dish prepared regularly in our home. Normally I prepare the Red Tomato chutney in summer season. The red tomatoes are completely ripe, not a lot sour and firm to hold. They are available throughout the year though but the ones …
Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney is a traditional Maharashtrian dish which is prepared regularly in our home. The first time I tasted this Chutney I was in love with it. It was prepared by my mother. The Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney while preparing sometimes gives a …
Green Tomato Chutney is a side dish prepared regularly in our home. Normally I prepare the Green Tomato chutney in winters and monsoon season. The green tomatoes are unripe, bit sour and firm in nature. Guess the cold climate makes it hard for the tomatoes to …
Metkut /Methkut Bhaat (मेतकूट / मेथकूट भात) is an ultimate comfort food. Metkut is an age old traditional recipe passed down through generations in the Maharashtrian household. It is a simple grounded powder made from different types of dals, grains and spices which are dry …
Daala Kadhipatta Chutney is from the long list of family of dry chutneys that are regularly made in Maharashtrian homes. The base of Daala Kadhipatta Chutney is Daala or Roasted Bengal Gram and curry leaves respectively as they are popularly known. At my home, we …
Shengdana Lasun Khobra Chutney is from the long list of family of dry chutneys that are regularly made in Maharashtrian homes. The base of Shengdana Lasun Khobra Chutney is Shengdana or Peanuts as they are popularly known. At my home, we add grated dry coconut …
Jawas Chutney is from the long list of family of dry chutneys that are regularly made in North Karnataka and Maharashtrian homes. It’s features daily in my meals due to its nutritional value. The base of Jawas Chutney is Jawas Seeds also known popularly as …