In beginning of Spring, you start to see various varieties of mango in markets of India. Some unripe varieties are used for making pickles. Some of these mangoes are also used in making chaats, chutneys, curries and salads. This unripe (kachi) mango (keri) nu shaak (curry) is similar to mango chutney but uses pickle masala […]
Chutney
Print Cilantro Chutney Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Fresh coriander or Cilantro chutney Ingredients 1 bunch of cilantro 1 to 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies or to taste ½ inch piece of ginger 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 3 to 4 teaspoons sugar or to taste Juice of half a lemon […]
Dal
For vegetarians in India, dal (legumes) is a main source of protein. Varieties of dal is available through out India and each region has a unique way of preparing dal for a meal. The most common variety of dal used all over India is toover dal (split pigeon peas). It is usually served with rice. […]