Turkish Brinjal and Curd Dip
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Many versions of this creamy brinjal dip are to be found around the Mediterranean. This one is thickened with ground almonds, which add both texture and protein. Served with pita bread and crunchy vegetables, the dip makes a delicious snack or starter for 8, or a well-balanced lunch dish for 4.
Aviyal
Aviyal is a South Indian delicacy, a hugely popular vegetarian dish that we make for festivals and auspicious events. Almost every household makes a different style of aviyal inspite of the same ingredients – vegetables, curd, coconut and spices. My mother’s from Andhra and this is her recipe. Hope you’ll like it as much as we do.
Gujarati Kadhi
I love Gujarati style kadhi. It is more watery than Punjabi kadhi and I particularly like the sweet-sourness that is typical of Gujarati cooking. This kadhi is great with plain rice or khichdi.
Punjabi Kadi
This is an easy recipe to make especially on a cold winter afternoon! I add an ingredient to it which makes it a little more sour if you are using fresh yoghurt!
Rajasthani Laal maas
This is my mom’s recipe. This is an excellent tasting dish and an easy way to make mouth watering lamb.
Father's Day Lamb Curry
This 'Safed Gosht' is my father-in-law’s recipe. He loves strong flavours and cooks this curry with lots of garam masala and garlic. This year, I'll cook it for him and Papa. Happy Father's Day!
Punjabi Kadhi
Recipe by:
Susmita
Bright yellow, with or without vegetables, Kadhi is great with roti or plain rice and ghee.
Kerala Style Aviyal
Recipe by:
Susmita
My mother’s Keralite friend taught her this delicious recipe.
Buttermilk with fenugreek “Menthi Majjiga”
Recipe by:
Susmita
Another classic Andhra preparation. This dish goes perfectly with ‘Aaku pappu’ (dal with greens). I even like it as an accompaniment to khichdi. This tastes best with home-made buttermilk, but you can use commercial buttermilk too.
Moru curry
A curry made with curd , coconut and large cucumber or ash gourd, is soothing to the stomach and is a nice combination with steamed rice during summer.
Curd rice
This is a soothing rice dish for hot summer days.
Kaalan
This is one of the favourites during festivals and feast. I love it for the special taste given by the curd and pepper combo.
Bitter Gourd Pachadi
For those who are looking for a dish that lessens the bitter taste of bitter gourd, this pachadi is worth trying.
Rajashani chakki ki sabji
This is recipe is so unique! The use of atta to make a curry is quite amazing. Guests at my parties are always amazed when I cook this one.
Rajasthani aaloo mutter
I make aaloo mutter whenever I can't think of anything else! This is one dish my son loves second helpings of.
Masaleydaar gobi
This is my sister's recipe. Her in-laws were very impressed the first time she made this for them.
Paneer Tikka
These paneer tikkas are fantastic for a cocktail party in summer or winter. They look great and taste even better. Kids love them too!
Radish pachadi
This is my mother's recipe. It tastes delicious and is very easy to make. It is a welcome combination with steamed rice.This dish is best when used within 4-5 hours of preparation.
Rakhi Shrikhand
Rakhi or 'rakshabandhan' is a pretty big deal in our family. Here I took a dollop of shrikhand and decorated it in the shape of a rakhi with anardana, organic roses and mint leaves. A really pretty dish for your rakhi thali.