Kaddu ka Bharta: Red Pumpkin Bharta

24 Mar

Red Pumpkin Bharta

Red pumpkin bharta is a dry preparation of pumpkin, a simpler version of red pumpkin curry with stronger notes of mustard oil.

Unlike traditional bharta (mashed vegetables) like baingan bharta, this one does not use boiled/roasted vegetables as its base. Pumpkin cooks quickly and mashes easily without pre-treatment. This is also a chunky bharta instead of a typically smooth one, which works well with pumpkin.

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Cabbage Paratha: Wholesome Patta Gobhi Paratha

17 Mar

Patta Gobhi Paratha: Cabbage Paratha

Here’s a way to sneak in some leafy goodness into your meals: make cabbage paratha (patta gobhi paratha). This recipe fortifies the traditional paratha dough with a generous spiking of cabbage and spices.

With chutney, raita and pickle on the side, cabbage paratha is awesome for a no-fuss, wholesome weekend brunch or a lunchbox treat.

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Banana Blossoms with Mustard Ginger Seasoning

12 Mar

Banana blossoms aren’t something I use often in my cooking – the effort of peeling and cutting is a major deterrent. This time I found a pack of pre-peeled banana blossoms at the grocery store and decided to give it a go. I am really pleased with how this recipe finally turned out!

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Gobhi Musallam: A ‘Whole’ Cauliflower Delicacy

5 Mar

Gobhi Musallam

Gobhi musallam is a gourmet’s delight, a recipe that can star on any party menu. Make this for your festive spread and have the crowd entranced.

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Dahi Arbi: Colocasia in Yogurt Sauce

22 Feb

When I cook arbi (colocasia/taro), my default recipe is the tomato-based curried colocasia. Last week I tried something different and loved it: dahi arbi, a pairing of colocasia with yogurt.

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Peanut Flaxseed Chutney

15 Feb

If you are looking for interesting ways to incorporate flaxseed into your meals, this peanut flaxseed chutney is a must-try. What’s more, you can dare to try this recipe on those who turn their noses up at flaxseed: its peanutty, sweet-sour flavors mask the bitterness of flaxseed.

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