Click here to like! I remember the first time I saw an artichoke. I was like what on earth is this? It was at a farmer’s market with my friend Shilpa. She explained to me how to cook with it and told me about this dip that she makes. The next time I went outContinue reading “Spinach Artichoke Dip”
Category Archives: Chutneys, Dips, and Sauces
Satay Sauce
Click here to like! My love affair with Thai food is an old one… But the paste and curries of Thai cuisine particularly peek my interest. If you walk down a market in Thailand, among all the chaos, you will find pockets of fragrances. Follow your nose to the aroma of freshly ground spices andContinue reading “Satay Sauce”
Ansa Halwo/Pineapple Jam
Click here to like! Growing up, my granny’s fridge would always be stocked with different kinds of homemade jams. I never really had a sweet tooth. But I love fruits and pineapple is one of my favorites! Even though, maangad or Mango jam is famous in Goa, pineapple jam might be the only jam thatContinue reading “Ansa Halwo/Pineapple Jam”
Apple Pie Filling
Click here to like! No dessert is more American than the good ole apple pie. Believe it or not, I do not have a sweet tooth. However, apple pie is one of my favorite desserts. Apple pie filling is easy to make. It can be used as a filling for tarts, crescent rolls, or cakes.Continue reading “Apple Pie Filling”
Lemon Curd
Click here to like! Lemon curd is a simple recipe that can be whipped up in a jiffy. Though very simple to make, it has a very sophisticated taste profile. It is versatile and can be used as a filling for cakes, to make tarts, on scones or if you are like me, eat itContinue reading “Lemon Curd”
Quick Aambedal
Click here to like! Ambedaal translates to mango lentils. It is a Maharashtrian chutney made with raw mangoes and chana dal. Traditionally, the chana dal is soaked for a couple of hours and then ground coarsely. Grated raw mango is added to it, topped with a tadka of mustard. I love this simple chutney butContinue reading “Quick Aambedal”
Karatya Chutney
Click here to like! I always like to make Goan dishes that have been lost in time. One reason I started a blog was to do just that! Preserve the traditional Goan food that is not so popular. This is one such recipe. I vaguely remember Mummy making it occasionally when I was small. However,Continue reading “Karatya Chutney”
Simple Chicken Salad
Click here to like! This is one of Mayur’s favorite salads and maybe the only salad he eats without making a fuss about it! If you cannot tell yet, he is averted to anything healthy! LOL. Chicken Salad is a versatile dish in my option. It can be eaten as is, used as a stuffingContinue reading “Simple Chicken Salad”
Indo-Chinese Schezwan Sauce
Click here to like! For those of us who were brought up in India, Indo-Chinese cuisine is nothing new. We all love it and have grown up eating it. This cuisine was born as a result of Chinese immigrants adopting the Indian spices in their cooking. The results were phenomenal and are now widely enjoyedContinue reading “Indo-Chinese Schezwan Sauce”
Goan Coconut Chutney
Click here to like! Coconut chutney is unique to the the coastal regions of India. There are many ways to make it, however, all those ways are usually savory. We Goans like our chutney to be a combination of sweet, spicy, salty and sour! Well, that is umami! We like it with our bread, dosa,Continue reading “Goan Coconut Chutney”
Thai Style Peanut Sauce
Click here to like! My love affair with Thai food is mostly because of its spice. However, there are few mild Thai dishes that I love as well. Peanut sauce is one of them! It is so versatile and can be used as a dip, marinade, salad dressing, cooking sauce, you name it! This isContinue reading “Thai Style Peanut Sauce”
Dry Peanut Chutney
Click here to like! The south of India is known for its mastery over a wide variety of dry chutneys. They are usually served with every meal or as an accompaniment to dosa. I was introduced to dry chutneys when I was studying in Belgaum, Karnataka. I have come to love these complex mixtures. Recently,Continue reading “Dry Peanut Chutney”
Hummus
Click here to like! I was introduced to Middle Eastern food by my husband who grew up in Kuwait. I absolutely love how they use fresh ingredients to make food packed with flavor! Middle Eastern food has simple seasonings, lots of herbs, grilled meats and of course, a lot of olive oil. Besides being deliciousContinue reading “Hummus”
Hara Namak
Click here to like! Hara Namak translates to green salt! The first time I ate this delicious salt was at my friend Deepti’s place and I was blown away! It is just salt, what is the big deal, you may ask! Yes, it is salt, but it is salt packed with flavor. It enhances theContinue reading “Hara Namak”
Coconut Peanut Chutney
Click here to like! The best gift of South India to the rest of the world is dosa. Dosa is a fermented rice crepe that is usually served with chutney and sambhar. It amazes me how many different kind of chutneys can be made to enhance the taste of a simple dosa. Coconut peanut chutneyContinue reading “Coconut Peanut Chutney”
Tamarind Date Chutney
Click here to like! Indian street food or chaat is an amalgamation of sweet, sour, salty and spicy taste notes. Together, they create umami in your mouth which is satisfying not just to your taste buds but to your soul! Ah, just talking about chaat makes my mouth water! The tamarind date chutney is whatContinue reading “Tamarind Date Chutney”