BhavnaCoconut chutney is a South Indian chutney-side-dish and condiment, a common in South Indian states. The condiment is made with coconut pulp ground with other ingredients such as tamarind and green chillies.
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Peanut Chutney
Chutneys are soul of Indian cuisine as they bring instant flavors to any boring food. Many recipes are incomplete without condiments like chutneys. I always have many kinds of chutneys in my freezer anytime I crave for something spicy. If you make some Dosa, Vadas or pakoras, chutney has to be there.
Pudina Chutney – Mint Pesto
Pudina aka Fudina (Mint) – the summer’s coolest herb. Growing mint is easy—sometimes too easy. Learn to plant, grow, and control mint in your garden. Growing mint in containers is usually your best bet.
Khajur Imli Chutney – Date Tamarind Sauce
An essential accompaniment to most chaats, this chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months. I usually prepare all chutneys in bulk and freeze, so whenever I crave for any chaats, I can quickly prepare few ingredients and jazz up with chutneys.
Dhaniya Lahsun Chutney
Hara Lahsun in Hindi is Green Garlic Chives. If you don’t have the garlic chives, you can use just garlic in this recipe.
Tomato Chutney
Chutney is an excellent accompaniment to Indian meals, lunches, sandwiches and any other savory dish you like to add a bit of sweetness and spice to. This tomato chutney is fairly easy to make and can be served with Dosa, Idli, Vadas, Cutlets and more. In fact, you can you can replace tomato ketchup with this chutney. When I see fresh great looking tomatoes at the farmer’s market, the first thing, I think of is this chutney.
Purple Yam Sandwiches – Bharatiyu – Kand Puris
Ratalu aka Garadu and Kand (Purple Violet Yam)is kind of an exotic root vegetable. Ratalu is very popular where I grew up. Many delicious recipes are prepared using this unique, natural color Yam. Be it fritters, Sheera or Sabji, all taste amazing!
Quinoa Lentil Khichdi – Stew
Quinoa Lentil (daal) Khichdi is one of my favorite to cook often as I don’t need to cook any other sides to go with it. It’s quick One pot recipe that satisfies your hunger, tastebuds and nutrition. This recipe is vegan and gluten free as well and perfect for many other diet restrictions.
My Hummus Love Affair
If you are trying to find healthier ways to continue to eat your (not so healthy) foods, hummus can be your savior. Chickpeas are a good source of dietary fiber and micro nutrients such as copper, manganese, and folate. By blending chickpeas with other ingredients such as garlic and olive oil, you get the wonderful combination of flavor and health called hummus. If desired, you can use other beans variety such as white beans or any of your favorite.
How to make Idra | Idada | White Khatta Dhokla
Idra is basically Gujarati white Dhokla which are made from rice and black gram(Urad) are quite healthy and contains right mix of carbohydrate and protein. Idra is soft and fluffy dhoklas that are good for snacks. Now, there are few ways, this delicacy is prepared. Traditionally, rice and black gram(Urad dal) is soaked overnight, grind next day, let it ferment for about 6-8 hours and steam.
