This vegetable side dish has its origins in Rajasthan, a desert state of India. It's perfect if you happen to live in a desert or your kitchen essentially is devoid of anything that requires refrigeration. It's also great if you want something that has a lot of flavor but takes a fraction of your time to make.
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Isn’t it wonderful when you have this one recipe that there is no way to actually mess up? I love such recipes! They suddenly relax me a lot… knowing that in modifying it a bit, the end product won’t be catastrophic; just a different take, is very reassuring. Cilantro chutney or green chutney as it
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What is it that makes a good cook? Why is it that despite all my trials, my cooking comes no where near my mother’s? My mom always told me, “Cook with love – that makes the difference”. Now, I’ve tried this.. I’ve tried cooking with my heart brimming with love and affection. Love for my
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If food ever were to be replaced with pills, this salad would be represented by a pill high in vitamin C, folic acid and potassium. Of course it would have to be a beautiful ruby red color with green trimmings. And it would have to taste earthy with a hint of licorice. Not to mention
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The peanut sauce give this dish a distinctive asian flavor without all the effort that normally goes into making an asian curry. It's straight forward and a perfect way to get some tasty nutritious greens into your dinner.
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This salad incorporates juicy watermelon, an epitome of summer bliss, mint and basil. All that sweet cooling goodness is perfectly complemented by smooth goat cheese and spicy red onions.
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