My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe avocados2 tbsp lemon juice1 big tomato, seeds removed and finely chopped1/2 of 1 red onion, finely chopped1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped1 small jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)1 tbsp olive oilsalt to taste1/2-1 tsp pepper powder Preparation: Cut the avocados in half. Remove the pit and scoop out the flesh with a spoon […]
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, peeled and finely grated2 cups thick Greek yogurt1 garlic clove, grated or crushed5-6 mint leaves, finely chopped1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste Preparation: Place the grated cucumber on a muslin cloth and squeeze out all the excess water . Keep it aside. In a bowl, add […]
Ingredients: 1 cup white chick peas / chana (dried / tinned)2 medium ripe avocados1 1/2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)2 garlic cloves3 tbsp fresh lemon juice1/4 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 4 tbsp olive oilsalt to taste1 tbsp coriander leaves , finely chopped chilli flakes, for topping Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in […]
Ingredients: 1 cup white chick peas / chana1 small beetroot1/4 cup white sesame seeds3 garlic cloves1 1/2 lemon, squeezed1/2 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp pepper powder5 tbsp olive oilsalt to tastefew parsley /coriander leaves Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water for 8-9 hrs or overnight . Cook the chick peas adding little salt till […]
Ingredients: 1 cup white chick peas / chana1/4 cup white sesame seeds3 garlic cloves1 1/2 lemon, squeezed1/2 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp pepper powder5 tbsp olive oilsalt to tastechilli powder, for garnishingfew coriander or parsley leaves Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water for 8-9 hrs or overnight . Cook the chick peas adding little […]
Ingredients: 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped1 garlic, chopped1 green chilli2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tbsp lemon juice / vinegarsalt to taste Preparation: In a blender, add chopped tomatoes, garlic, green chilli,1 tbsp coriander leaves and salt and grind well. Transfer this to a bowl and add cumin powder, lemon juice and 1 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup / handful fresh mint leaves2-3 green chillies1 cup mayonnaise1 tsp sugar1 tsp vinegar1/2 tsp salt Preparation: Add mint leaves and green chillies in a small blender jar and blend well. In a bowl, add mayonnaise, blended mixture, sugar, vinegar and salt and mix well. Transfer to a small bowl and serve with […]
Ingredients: 30 kashmiri dried red chillies20 big garlic cloves, finely chopped1 inch ginger, finely chopped2 tsp vinegar1/4 cup oil6 tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup1/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste1/4 tsp sugar Preparation: Slit the red chillies lengthwise and remove the seeds. Then soak them in hot water for 30 minutes. Add the chillies in a […]
Ingredients: 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup red capsicum, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 tomato, deseeded and chopped 3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp crushed black pepper 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes 1/4 tsp sugar salt to taste Preparation: In a bowl, combine […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup corn/ cholam 1 cup thick coconut milk 1 green chilly, slit into two and remove seeds 1/4-1/2 tsp ginger, crushed 1 pinch asafoetida 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped salt to taste 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp ghee Preparation: Heat ghee in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add asafoetida, slit green […]
Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped pinch of salt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp sugar Preparation: In a bowl, add the chopped strawberries, jalapeno, onion, coriander leaves. salt, lemon juice and sugar. Toss all together […]