A FOOD AND LIFESTYLE BLOG
“Kootu” is the traditional South Indian thick stew made with an amalgamation of varied vegetables in a spicy savory aromatic base made of lentils, coconut and black pepper or chilies. This recipe is a twist in using Bok Choy ( Pak Choi) a traditional Asian ingredient, a leafy green from the cabbage family in South Indian cooking.Bok Choy is often served with Asian flavors of lemon grass, soy sauce , miso or galangal.
Vegetable Kurma is an aromatic , delicious dish prepared using different vegetables .Vegetables are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with coconut, spices, cashew nuts and white poppy seed paste. Based on the regions, the ingredients used to cook this Vegetable Kurma varies. This Vegetable Kurma of mine is the South Indian version.
Brussels Sprouts Stew is a creamy rich stew made with coconut milk and cashew nuts.It is a quick & easy recipe, perfect for dinner time in winter.Paired with Indian flat breads, it forms a delicious meal for a cold winter night.
Dahi Baingan/Eggplant in Yogurt curry is a East Indian dish made with eggplants/brinjal in yogurt/curds curry. “Dahi” means yogurt/curds, “Baingan” means eggplant/brinjal in Hindi. Dahi Baingan is a mildly spiced flavorful dish which goes very well with Chapati’s/Indian flat breads. Quick & easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, deliciously tasty & creamy.
Driving back home, the snow was coming down hard, our temps have been in single digits lately and our windchills were at a -30 this evening. The snow was making waves on the roads because of the strong winds and the visibility was very poor.Reaching home safe was the only […]
The past few days has been a tad bit cold even for Fall weather.The need to stay indoors was a welcoming thought, though the need to go see the Fall foliage in all it’s glory was an endless ache within. How do […]