Recipe: Chora Nu Shaak, Gujarati Style Chora Nu Shaak, Gujarati Style is a black eyed bean curry which is usually served on special occasions or at weddings along with some tuvar ni dal and other side dishes. This Gujarati shaak or curry is generally prepared without any onion or garlic. There are basically three types…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Aloo Bhaji & Poori | Poori Bhaji Aloo Bhaji & Poori is a classic Indian breakfast dish consisting of a potato curry and fluffy puffed up flatbread. Aloo is potato and bhaji here refers to a curry. It is a simple and yet comforting breakfast dish. The potato curry may vary in different parts…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Shakkariya Nu Shaak Shakkariya Nu Shaak is a popular traditional sweet potato dry sautéed. It usually is served as part of a thali along with a flatbread, lentil curry, other shaaks or sides, rice and a sweet dish. It is one of the easiest shaak to prepare and absolutely finger licking good. I sometimes…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Bharli Vangi Bharli Vangi is Maharashtrian Style stuffed brinjals. This delicious dish is made by stuffing small brinjals with coconut, spices and roasted peanuts. Generally enjoyed with roti, paratha, bhakri or rice. This curry can be a bit dryish or with some gravy. I opted to make the dryish version. In Marathi vangi is…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Ragda Pattis Ragda Pattis is a popular street food from the states of Gujarat and Maharastra. Dried peas curry is poured over potato pattis, topped with some chutneys, sev and chopped onion. Usually served hot, it is a filling, healthy and delicious dish. I usually make it not as a snack but for dinner.…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Egg Ghee Roast Recipe Egg Ghee Roast is a spicy, tangy, reddish, rich Mangalorean Style dish. Generally the famous Byadagi Red Chillis are used to make this fiery red gravy or curry base. Ghee Roast dish originates from the town of Kundapur in Karnataka, India and mainly chicken was used. However, over time we…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Matar Bateta Nu Shaak Matar Bateta Nu Shaak is a Gujarati style peas and potato curry. A few everyday simple spices and a bit of tomato adds so much flavour to this sabji, shaak or curry. And it is one of the easiest to make, not requiring too many ingredients. No garlic or onion…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Mushroom Xacuti Mushroom Xacuti or Shakuti is a Goan style spicy curry. Generally, chicken is used for this Xacuti (pronounced as Shaa – ku- tee) dish. Vegetarian options are usually made with mushrooms, soya chunks or mixed vegetables. Best to make the xacuti spice mixture at home. The freshness of the spice blend adds…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Dahi Baingan Dahi Baingan is a delectable, easy and cooling side dish or curry. Pan fried eggplant is served with some spicy yogurt. Enjoy it as a side dish with khichdi, pulao or with a main meal. Alternately, enjoy it as a cold curry with rotis the way we do, especially during the summer.…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Mushroom Spinach Curry Mushroom Spinach Curry known as Dhingri Palak Sabji in Hindi is a delicious and easy to make curry. Dhingri in Hindi is mushrooms and palak is spinach. A great way to enjoy both mushrooms and spinach. Both are very nutritious and to make it healthy, go easy on the fresh cream…
