Pigeon peas & eggplant curry are commonly known in my language as ” tuvar dana nu sak “. I am from Gujrat, India, and pigeon peas are largely grown in my city. Pigeon peas are full of protein and both dried and green pods are used. So we used to eat pigeon peas a lot….
GRILLED VEGETABLE CIABATTA SANDWICH
The presented recipe is a hearty and healthy vegan sandwich with herby-grilled vegetables. Delicious spread of rustic basil pesto on bread and finish with Italian mix cheese. Enjoy this quick vegetarian sandwich at a time of brunch or lunch with a choice of sides like pickles or chips. PREP TIME 5-10 minutes COOK TIME 15-20…
MASALA CHAAS ( spiced buttermilk )
Masala Chaas is a curd-based drink commonly found in India. Amul masala chaas is very well-known in India and easily found in the market. Masala chaas is made from sour curd, spices, cumin, and salt. It is mostly served chill on hot summery days. It is also a very famous drink around the world and…
LENTIL CAKE OR HANDVO
Handvo is a type of savory lentil cake from Gujrat, India. It is a traditional Gujrati snack made from fermented lentils & rice mix. All lentils and rice are soaked overnight and then grind into a paste and leave it for fermentation. After fermentation occurs, all spices and other ingredients are added and cooked on…
CORIANDER-MINT CHUTNEY
What is chutney? Chutney is a type of dipping sauce found in the Indian subcontinent. There are varieties of chutney found in India, such as tomato chutney, coconut chutney, peanut chutney, besan chutney, garlic chutney, etc. Chutney is prepared fresh and served with snacks.The presented recipe is herby and refreshing freshly made coriander-mint chutney. This…
GUJRATI PATTIES or STUFFED POTATO BALLS
Gujrati patties is a deep-fried stuffed potato ball found in Gujrat. This farsan ( fried snacks ) is very popular in the city of Surat. The filling is sweet & savory and Gujrati cuisine is always famous for its sweet & savory balanced palate. This snack is easily found in the street of Gujrat and…
STUFFED PARVAL CURRY or POINTED GOURD
Pointed Gourd is a vine plant, similar to cucumber & squash. The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and is known as parval, parwal, green potato, etc. The pointed gourd is an edible fruit known as a vegetable family. Parval is dark green with strips and it has tough skin and soft inside with…
SURTI SEV KHAMANI
Khamani is a sweet and savory dish originally from Surat city, Gujrat. As an origin in Surat city, it’s named surti sev khamani. Chana dal or split chickpea lentil is the main ingredient to prepare this dish. Surti khamani is a very favorite dish among surat people, every morning starts with surti khmman and khamani….
SEMOLINA JAGGERY HALWA
Jaggery halwa is a well-known quick confectionary in Indian cuisine. The basic ingredients used to prepare this dish are semolina ( rava ), sugar or jaggery, water, cardamom powder, and varieties of nuts. This dish is commonly made in every household of Indian people. Either during festive seasons, or to serve God, or anyone ill…
IMAM BAYILDI OR STUFFED EGGPLANT
The presented recipe is a stuffed eggplant dish inspired by a Turkish dish named Imam Bayildi. The whole eggplant is stuffed with onion, garlic, tomato, and herbs. Traditionally this dish is simmered very slow in olive oil, but here eggplant is pre-cooked in the oven, and stuffing is cooked separately then stuffed in pre-cooked eggplant…
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