schezwan sauce recipe with step by step photos - a fusion indo chinese recipe of a spicy and hot chili sauce. the chilies added in this sauce are dry red chilies, besides lots of garlic and bit of shallots. schezwan sauce can be served as condiment with snacks like potato wedges or veg cutlet, french fries, corn patties, burgers, spring rolls and veg momos. even with the … [Read more...] about schezwan sauce recipe, how to make schezwan sauce recipe
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mango pickle recipe, how to make mango pickle recipe | aam ka achar recipe
mango pickle recipe with step by step photos - here is a sour, spiced and tasty aam ka aachar recipe made the punjabi way. another one from my mil's punjabi recipes collection. this punjabi mango pickle is really good. if you are a pickle lover like me, you are going to love this pickle. i am such a fan of pickles that i have pickles with everything from dal, sabzis, to even … [Read more...] about mango pickle recipe, how to make mango pickle recipe | aam ka achar recipe
tomato ketchup recipe, homemade tomato sauce recipe with fresh tomatoes
tomato ketchup or tomato sauce recipe with step by step photos - homemade ketchup made from fresh tomatoes. a sauce which only has tomatoes and tomatoes. recently when we had got a well known indian brand of tomato sauce, we found the taste some what off and pasty. i was thinking whats with this tomato ketchup. it was like less tomatoes and more like a sugar syrup. thats … [Read more...] about tomato ketchup recipe, homemade tomato sauce recipe with fresh tomatoes
green chilli pickle recipe with mustard | hari mirch ka achaar recipe
green chilli pickle recipe with step by step photos - posting a pickle recipe after a long time. after all summers are meant for pickling and making a host of other goodies. making this green chilli pickle is very easy. use less hot or medium hot green chilies to make the pickle. i have use an indian variety of green chilies which were medium hot. after pickling and maturing … [Read more...] about green chilli pickle recipe with mustard | hari mirch ka achaar recipe
hummus recipe, how to make hummus recipe from scratch
hummus recipe with step by step photos - hummus is a popular middle eastern dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas. chickpeas are a favorite at home. usually with chickpeas, i end up making either punjabi chole or chana pulao. i must have made umpteen versions of punjabi chole at home. and we simply love chickpeas cooked with indian spices and masala. food blogging gives … [Read more...] about hummus recipe, how to make hummus recipe from scratch
pizza sauce recipe | how to make pizza sauce recipe | basic pizza sauce recipe
pizza sauce recipe with step by step photos - an easy, quick and delicious recipe to make an awesome tomato pizza sauce. this pizza sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. i feel homemade sauces are always better and in terms of taste and flavor, beat any store bought sauce hands down. i have got a few requests to post some sauces like pizza sauce, béchamel … [Read more...] about pizza sauce recipe | how to make pizza sauce recipe | basic pizza sauce recipe
tomato chutney recipe | tangy tomato chutney recipe | tamatar ki chutney
tomato chutney recipe with step by step photos - spicy, tangy and tasty chutney made from tomatoes. chutneys are commonly made in every indian home. so there are many varieties of chutney. along with the famous coconut chutney, even veggies and fruits are used to make chutneys. this tomato chutney is one such variety inspired from the south indian cuisine. apart from the … [Read more...] about tomato chutney recipe | tangy tomato chutney recipe | tamatar ki chutney
gobi gajar shalgam achar recipe | gajar gobi shalgam pickle recipe
gobi gajar shalgam achar recipe with step by step photos - sweet and sour punjabi winter special pickle made with cauliflower, carrots and turnips. finally i am sharing a punjabi recipe of this popular pickle or achar. i never got around to making this recipe in the last couple of years. this time around, i did manage to make this pickle. usually back home we make a dry … [Read more...] about gobi gajar shalgam achar recipe | gajar gobi shalgam pickle recipe
aam ka achaar recipe | sweet & sour punjabi aam ka achar recipe
aam ka achaar recipe with step by step photos - posting punjabi style sweet and sour mango pickle recipe before the mango season fades. this mango pickle is made with jaggery, nigella seeds and fenugreek seeds. an easy, simple no fuss mango pickle without any oil. i am enjoying the mangoes so much in this hot hot weather that i can't seem to get enough of them. i called up … [Read more...] about aam ka achaar recipe | sweet & sour punjabi aam ka achar recipe
sirke wale pyaaz recipe, pickled onions in vinegar recipe | sirke wala pyaaz
sirke wale pyaaz or pickled onions recipe with step by step photos - sirke wale pyaaz is a sour & faintly sweet accompaniment that you will get to see in north indian restaurants. these small pink or reddish colored onions are a must with punjabi food. i do make these beautifully looking as well awesome tasting pickled onions at home but never ever got to clicking the pics … [Read more...] about sirke wale pyaaz recipe, pickled onions in vinegar recipe | sirke wala pyaaz
moong sprouts salad recipe, easy healthy sprouted moong dal salad recipe
moong sprouts salad recipe with step by step photos. moong sprouts salad is a very easy, tasty as well as a very healthy salad recipe. this salad made from moong sprouts is specially good for people who does not have much time for cooking or who does not know much about cooking specially college goers who are studying in hostel or staying away from family for job or studies. … [Read more...] about moong sprouts salad recipe, easy healthy sprouted moong dal salad recipe
peri peri sauce recipe | homemade hot & spicy piri piri sauce recipe
peri peri sauce recipe with step by step photos - here comes a hot and fiery piri piri sauce from the portuguese cuisine. its made from piri piri, a type of bird's eye chili from africa. legend has it that from africa the piri piri chilies went to portugal via the portuguese invaders. the piri piri chilies found their way into a sauce developed by the portuguese and has now … [Read more...] about peri peri sauce recipe | homemade hot & spicy piri piri sauce recipe
fig jam recipe, healthy fig jam recipe from fresh figs & jaggery (no preservatives)
fig jam recipe with step by step photos - this easy, delicious and healthy jam is made with fresh figs and powdered jaggery. in the absence of jaggery, you can use sugar though. the jam is made without any artificial preservatives or additives. i have not even added pectin to the jam. when the figs were in season i had made this fig jam. i had got these fresh figs from the … [Read more...] about fig jam recipe, healthy fig jam recipe from fresh figs & jaggery (no preservatives)
boondi raita recipe, how to make boondi raita | spiced boondi raita
spiced boondi raita recipe with step by step photos - cucumber raita, onion-tomato raita and boondi raita are three of the most sought after raitas in indian cuisine. its strange but true, that i don't have much raita recipes on the blog. i make raitas almost everyday in summers and somehow i am not able to take pics and update on the blog. boondi are tiny fried gram … [Read more...] about boondi raita recipe, how to make boondi raita | spiced boondi raita
coconut curd chutney recipe, how to make curd coconut chutney recipe
coconut curd chutney recipe with step by step photos. coconut curd chutney for idli, dosa, uttapam or vada. this is another variation of coconut chutney which i often make along with south indian tiffin breakfast or snacks. this coconut curd chutney is preferred by my husband because it has his favorite ingredient curd/yogurt in it. the yogurt gives a slight sour taste to … [Read more...] about coconut curd chutney recipe, how to make curd coconut chutney recipe
applesauce recipe, basic applesauce recipe with no sugar | sauce recipes
unsweetened applesauce recipe with step by step photos - making applesauce is no rocket science or difficult to cook. a ridiculously quick and easy method. all you need are just need apples and water. adding sugar is optional. i generally do not add sugar. in this recipe too, i have not added sugar as the apples were sweet. and if you are wondering what to do with the … [Read more...] about applesauce recipe, basic applesauce recipe with no sugar | sauce recipes
pineapple raita recipe, how to make pineapple raita recipe | raita recipes
pineapple raita recipe with step by step photos - sweet, refreshing and a fruity raita made with fresh pineapples. pineapple raita always reminds of the time, when i first had it in a restaurant in mumbai. i was doing my post graduate studies at that time and one of my pals took me to this restaurant and suggested that the pineapple raita was really good there. i was not … [Read more...] about pineapple raita recipe, how to make pineapple raita recipe | raita recipes
star gooseberry pickle recipe | harfi achaar recipe | pickle recipes
star gooseberry pickle or harfi achaar recipe - an easy recipe of star gooseberry pickle which requires no sunlight or drying in the sun. every summer, i make this punjabi mango pickle or the khatta meetha aam ka achaar. this time i did not make any mango pickle as in the summers, it would rain at times and would be cloudy. did not want to take a chance. strangely enough, … [Read more...] about star gooseberry pickle recipe | harfi achaar recipe | pickle recipes
gujarati mango pickle recipe | gujarati methia keri pickle recipe
gujarati mango pickle recipe with step by step photos - gujarati mango pickle flavored with fenugreek seeds (methi) and some more spices. so before the mangoes completely disappear from the market, i thought i should make mango pickle and post it also. every year i make mango pickle. this year for some reason or the other, including the climate, i did not venture into making … [Read more...] about gujarati mango pickle recipe | gujarati methia keri pickle recipe
guacamole recipe, how to make guacamole | mexican guacamole recipe
mexican guacamole recipe - guacamole is a favorite at home and also one of mine quick breakfast or dinner solutions when i am too tired or busy to make anything else. just making this famous mexican dip takes 5 minutes and there you go... have it with toast or any bread like whole wheat bread, brown bread or white bread. or another option is to make a grilled or toast … [Read more...] about guacamole recipe, how to make guacamole | mexican guacamole recipe
onion tomato raita recipe, how to make onion tomato raita recipe
onion tomato raita recipe with video and step by step photos - it is one of the easiest as well as one of the most commonly made indian raita. you don't need any special ingredient for this raita as the main ingredients like onion, tomatoes and green chili are most of the times available in every kitchen. in fact, these three ingredients are kind of must in most indian … [Read more...] about onion tomato raita recipe, how to make onion tomato raita recipe