Tamarind Soup
Jan28

Tamarind Soup

  Ingredients •¼ C of seeded tamarind pulp + 1 C of hot water •2½ C water •2 Tbsp ghee/gingelly oil (Indian style sesame oil) •1 dry red chili •1 Tsp mustard seeds •¼ Tsp fenugreek seeds •1 sprig fresh curry leaves •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tbsp sambar masala •1½ Tsp salt •1 Tsp brown sugar/jaggery •1½ Tbsp rice flour Preparation 1. Soak the tamarind in hot water for 20 minutes. 2. Strain the tamarind, collect the juice...

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Mirchi ka salan
Jan14

Mirchi ka salan

  Ingredients •Green chilies……………………. 18-20 large sized •Oil……………………………….. 2 tbsp + to deep-fry •Ginger……………………………1 inch piece •Curry leaves………………………8-10 •Sesame seeds…… …………….. 2 tbsp •Coriander seeds…………………… 1 tbsp •Cumin seeds………………………. 1 tsp •Roasted peanuts (peeled)…………. ½ cup •Red chilies whole…………………2 •Mustard seeds………………………1 tsp •Turmeric powder……………………1 tsp •Tamarind pulp………………………2 tbsp •Salt………………………………….. To...

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South Indian toordal & tomato Soup-2
Oct27

South Indian toordal & tomato Soup-2

  Ingredients Soup: • 1 walnut sized ball of seeded tamarind pulp soaked in 1 C of hot water • 2 C water • 1 tomato chopped • 1 green chili • ½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder • ¼ Tsp red chili powder • 2 Tsp coriander powder • 1 Tsp cumin powder • 1½ Tsp salt • 1 Tsp brown sugar/jaggery • 1 C cooked toor dal water (cook 3 Tbsp toor dal in 1½ C water) • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves Tempering: • 1 Tbsp ghee • 1 dry red chili...

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Jeera Rasam
Oct25

Jeera Rasam

  Ingredients •¼ C toor dal •1 walnut sized ball of seeded tamarind pulp •1 C hot water •1½ Tsp rasam powder •1¼ Tsp salt •3 C water •¼ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tsp cumin seeds •3-4 whole black pepper •2 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves •1 big tomato, cut into 1.5 cm cubes •2 Tsp ghee •1 Tsp mustard seeds •8-9 fresh curry leaves Preparation 1.Soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes. 2.Soak the tamarind in hot water for...

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Spinach Curd Chat
Jul16

Spinach Curd Chat

  Ingredients •Palak – 200 gm •Paneer – 100 gm •Maida Refined Flour– 30 gm •Curd – 1 Cup •Wheat bread – 8 Slices •Cabbage – 100 gm •Corn (Boiled) – ½ Cup •Boiled potatoes – 250 gm •Green chillies (Chopped) – 2 no •Chat masala – 1 Tsp •Tamarind pulp – 2 Tbsp •Corriander leaves – Few •Salt...

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