Condiments – Mitahara

Turai Chutney (Bairkai Pachadi)

Ridge gourd / Turai has so many health benefits and it is completely diabetic friendly. You must try this chutney; it’s simple, yummy and healthy. Ingredients: Tempering ingredients: Procedure:

Strawberry chutney

This chutney will surely tingle your taste buds. The goodness of dates and jaggery enhances this special chutney’s taste. Strawberry chutney tastes great with roti, bread etc. Ingredients : Tempering ingredients : Directions :

Dahi Baigan

Dahi Baigan is a very simple dish with great flavour. You can enjoy Dahi Baigan with Pulao or roti.Learned this lovely dish from a dear friend Julie. I feel great pleasure to share this authentic family recipe of my friend with you guys. Ingredients: For tempering: Directions :

Kundru Chutney (Dondakayi Pachadi)

This chutney is simple and so tasty and I think it is the best way to make Kundru yummy. When you eat it with hot rice it is simply heavenly. Ingredients: Procedure :

Easy Tomato Pickle

This tomato pickle is very yummy and easy to make. It goes well with both Paratha and Dosa. I learned this recipe from my Hubby’s Aunt, Padma Atta. Recipes which I learn from someone special always stays in my heart. Ingredients: 1 kg tomatoes 3-4 tsp salt 1 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds 2 tsp cuminContinue reading “Easy Tomato Pickle”

Basil Pesto

Pesto is delicious on pasta, bruschetta, pizza and more. This recipe is made vegan by replacing parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast, and the magic is it tastes the same as traditional pesto or maybe even better. Ingredients : 2 packed cups of basil leaves ¼ cup walnuts or pine nuts 2 tbsp lemon juice SaltContinue reading “Basil Pesto”

Flax Seeds and Curry Leaves Podi

Podis are nutritious and very famous in South India. Traditionally, podi is eaten with hot steamed rice mixed with ghee. I must say the taste is pure bliss and It is my personal favourite. Ingredients: 2 cups tightly packed curry leaves ¼ cup chana dal(bengal gram) ¼ cup flax seeds 3 tbsp urad dal 2Continue reading “Flax Seeds and Curry Leaves Podi”

Tomato Chutney

Tastes amazing with Dosa, Idli, Uttappam, Menapa Rotti, Paniriyam. This is my mother’s recipe which everyone raves about. My younger son just loves to have it with Menapa Rotti/ Idli/Dosa. Spicy and Tangy flavour of this chutney is irresistible. Ingredients: Tempering : Procedure :

Avakkai (Mango Pickle)

This recipe is very close to my heart because it is my ammamma’s (grandma) recipe which is followed by amma and now by me. My sons and I love avakkai. A lot of childhood memories are attached to avakkai preparations in summers. Ingredients : 6 cups of mango pieces 1 cup of mirchi powder 1Continue reading “Avakkai (Mango Pickle)”