Tag Archive | indian food
Amaranth Spinach Recipe (Tandaljo)
I’d eaten spinach a million times and tried amaranth a few ways but never amaranth spinach leaves. Purchased in the frozen section of the venerable Indian American grocery chain, Patel Brothers, it was only $1.29 for the 12 ounce packet. The contents were frozen into multiple mini bricks giving them a futuristic look but I […]
FastSnack: Indian Potato Pancake (Aloo Tikki Recipe)
The Aloo Tikki is a like a midly spicy Indian cousin to the potato pancake. My version uses jowan also called ajwain, carom seeds or bishop weed. It’s a filling snack and can be easily customized. The recipe uses the traditional chickpea flour for the light coating and is naturally gluten free and vegan. If […]
Snack Reviews: Maniar’s Wheat Crisps (Ginger Chili Coriander Khakhra)
Khakhra are a crisp/cracker originating from the state of Gujarat, India. Generally they are made with wheat and various spices. Sometimes other flours are incorporated such as black millet (bajri). They’re often eaten as a snack or for breakfast. The dough is created, flattened and then slow roasted. Most khakra are circular so the Maniar’s […]
Cucumber and Tomato Raita Recipe (Indian Yogurt Dip)
Raita is an Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi sauce or dip made with yogurt. It’s often served with biryani but pairs well with pretty much anything. If it’s not too forward of me, might I suggest serving it with an Indian chicken fajitas? The recipe below comes from my visiting cousin who I previously mentioned in the World of […]
Indian Okra and Potato Curry Recipe (Tarosh ar aloo-er Torkari)
It’s nearing the end of okra season in the Northeast so I’ve been chowing down on the stuff every chance I get. This recipe is a variation of my Mom’s legendary recipe. I’m happy to report it turned out well. Note: The recipe is naturally vegan. It goes best with naan or roti but rice […]
Pineapple Chutney Recipe / Chaatni
Chutney is a sweet and sour Indian relish that goes well with dishes like kichuri or even on burgers and crackers. It can be made from just about anything (see banana and broccoli), the most common are derived from leftover fruits. Generally speaking chutneys will incorporate a souring agent like lemon juice, lime juice, tomato, […]
Ma’s Kitchen: Labra, Bengali Mixed Veg Dish (Vegan, Gluten Free)
If you like your veggies, labra will be up your alley. It’s a classic Bengali dish usually comprised of a 4-6 types of vegetables with fairly minimal spices. Common veggies include cabbage, squash (pumpkin), eggplant, potato and radishes. It’s a dish frequently served alongside kichuri during a Hindu festival known as Saraswati Puja. The pumpkin […]
Horse Gram Dal Recipe (Kollu Paruppu, Vegan/Gluten Free)
Inspired the other day by NPR’s the Cupboard, I posted about a dormant food from the pantry: Horse Gram. Bearing an odd name and not seeing it on a menu anywhere it hung out graciously for a year or so. After a little searching I found a couple of recipes and a long list of […]
Poha: Indian Snack (Gluten free, Vegan)
Poha is the name of a tasty Indian and Bangladeshi snack made with flattened rice. The grains when bought are thin, dry flakes. The beauty of poha is that it rehydrates in minutes depending on the thickness (it’s often available in thick, medium and thin) . It can be found at most any Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi store. […]
Non-Traditional Upma (Gluten Free) – An Indian Breakfast With Attieke Cassava Couscous
Upma is a delicious breakfast item in South India made with semolina/cream of wheat. Ingredients consist most commonly of curry leaves, lemon juice, mustard seeds, ginger and a few other spices. The veggies vary depending on what you have on hand. To create the gluten free (and vegan) version, I used leftover attieke, the fermented […]
