The long eggplants or baingans are either known as Chinese or Japanese, depending on the shade of purple and length. They have really tender and soft skin and are often found in Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern stores. While selecting eggplants pick those that…
Sweet potatoes are very popular in the US and have been enjoying increased popularity as fries. In India, they are popular as a fasting food and can be cooked with milk and jaggery to make a sweet kheer, or grated and made into a…
This is a very easy chutney that I make almost weekly as it can be used in so many different ways. I use it as a spread for sandwiches and tools, as a dip for dosas and parathas, and sometimes as a base for…
This is a simple dip that is served with sabudana vada, sabudana thalipeeth, or varai and sabudana dhirde. Basically, it is a dip that is made with roasted peanuts, plain yogurt, and a few spices. Made with ingredients permitted for fasting, this dip usually…
Known as danyachi chutney, this is a favorite topping on hot buttered toast or rotis. A staple from the Marathi kitchen, this chutney is used as a side, topping, or turned into a dip by mixing with yogurt or oil. This version has more…
This chutney is very versatile and can be had with parathas, naan, dosas, idlis, toast and it makes a fantastic grilled cheese or eggplant parmesan-ish sandwiches. Make it with fresh tomatoes of any kind, cherry, grape, salad, roma, beefsteak, heirloom…whatever tomatoes are running amok…
This is a simple dry potato curry or a potato side dish that goes so well with just about everything as it can be had cold or hot. Make your own masala with 4 spices and enjoy the crispy potatoes on naan or with…
Just fresh fruits, sugar and a dash of lemon juice in this delicious jam that is slightly tart and plays well not only with bread but also yogurt and cheese.
One mango is enough to make a large bowl of this crunchy, sweet, tangy, and spicy salad that is a seasonally fresh salsa and topping.
Potatoes, carrots and beets mashed together and shallow fried till crunchy and golden make a delicious snack or appetizer.
