Posts Tagged ‘dry curry’

Gobi Tamatar/Cauliflower with Tomatoes

Sunday, February 14th, 2010



Cauliflower with Tomatoes

This recipe of the cauliflower blooms with the rustic flavors of almost roasted tomatoes and ginger cooked in the fragrant mustard oil.

I am back! Thanks to all of you for your emails and comments and concerns and for “being there” while I was not. It definitely feels wonderful to be a part of a community with so much understanding and concern where we have not even met one another… strong bonds. Thank you.

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Aloo Methi/Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves

Sunday, January 31st, 2010



Aloo Methi / Potatoes flavored with Fenugreek


Aloo Methi is a very classic Indian recipe where the potatoes are cooked along with the very aromatic fenugreek leaves.  A very well loved recipe in our family, I make this whenever we get fresh methi/fenugreek leaves.

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Aloo Gobi / Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes

Thursday, January 21st, 2010



Aloo Gobi/Spiced Cauliflower and Potatoes


Aloo (Potato) and Gobi (Cauliflower): Aloo and Gobi are cooked with myriad of spices. A staple in most Indian restaurants, the name “Aloo gobi” generally refers to this aromatic combination of cauliflower and potato usually cooked in the Northern parts of India, esp. in Punjab. This ever popular dry vegetarian curry has been brought to worldwide fame in Gurindar Chaddha’s Bend it Like Beckham. If you haven’t seen the movie, you have got to see it; no not because of its association with “Aloo Gobi” .

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Mushroom and Green Tomato Stir Fry

Sunday, December 6th, 2009



Mushroom and Green Tomato Stir Fry 4


A very quick sides recipe; raw, tart green tomatoes and earthy mushrooms stir fried in fragrant sesame oil.

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Mushroom Pepper Fry

Sunday, October 25th, 2009



Mushroom & Pepper Fry 3


Few fresh bell peppers, a whole basket full of hot chili peppers, some tomatoes  & bitter gourds are a few things that I harvested from my yard a couple of days back; fresh, glossy & happy produce of my efforts through the summer.
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Sweet & Spicy Vegetables

Thursday, May 21st, 2009



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Some added nuts & raisins/craisins crushed into a coarse powder, transforms vegetables from boring to delightful. An uncomplicated & adaptable recipe, this allows you to use any vegetable in any combination you want. Do not groan hearing vegetables… for this is a real lovely way to enjoy them. A teensy bit sweet, a lot spicy & the slight tang, along with the aromatic spices turns them into a delectable side dish.

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