Indian

  • Buckwheat Khichadi

    January 20, 2020peppercook

    This buckwheat khichadi is a savoury porridge, akin a pulao, made with the gluten-free groats of buckwheat, and is delicious. Flavoured with chilies, cumin, potatoes, peanuts, coconut as well as other spices, it’s a one-dish wonder for lunch or dinner when served with fresh yoghurt. Ingredients: ½ cup buckwheat groats (whole kuttu) Buy my favourite buckwheat now…

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  • Mom’s Recipe #3 – Rice with Fried Potatoes (Taheri)

    January 18, 2019thepeppercook

      Potato Taheri is a turmeric flavoured aromatic rice dish to which spiced fried potatoes are added.  It is not quite a pulao – in a Taheri, cooked vegetables are added to spiced, cooked rice, so the vegetables stay crisp (since they don’t get boiled with the rice.)  Either way, it’s simple and yummy! Ingredients:…

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  • Mom’s Carrot, Cauliflower, and Turnip Pickle

    January 11, 2019thepeppercook

      Sweet, tangy, and of course hot and spicy thanks to chilies and garam masala – no winter would be complete without the making of the ubiquitous Punjabi cauliflower, carrot and turnip pickle! It is the perfect accompaniment to a hot, fresh parantha for breakfast. Try this simplified, easy recipe! Ingredients: 500g carrots, cut into…

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  • Eggplant Rings on Mint Yoghurt

    December 16, 2018thepeppercook

      A quick recipe of mildly spiced eggplant on garlic and mint yoghurt base, ideal as a dinner side or a substitute for a salad. Perfect for Christmas or any other celebratory dinner! Ingredients: For eggplant : 1 large eggplant, about 500g ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon red chili, ground 1 egg,…

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  • Mom’s Recipe #13 – Chicken Kofta Curry

    October 3, 2018thepeppercook

      A super easy and quick, flavourful recipe of Indian chicken kofta or meatballs in a spicy yoghurt based curry. Perfect for a gathering or party! Ingredients: For Kofta: minced chicken, 500g 1 onion, chopped or grated 4 cloves garlic, grated 1” ginger, grated 1 green chili, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt Click here to…

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  • Mom’s Recipe # 18 – Cauliflower and Potatoes

    May 21, 2018thepeppercook

      Crispy, spicy cauliflower with nicely browned potatoes – gobi aloo – is a North Indian favourite. Use this quick, easy recipe to impress everyone at home! Ingredients: Half a large cauliflower, cut into florets, about 250g 2 small potatoes, about 125g ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds 2-3 whole red…

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  • Mom’s Recipe #27 – Lavang Latikas (Indian Sweets)

    April 23, 2018thepeppercook

      A delicious North Indian sweet stuffed with coconut and raisins and made on celebratory holidays. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon ghee 9 tablespoons water –divided 6 tablespoons coconut, lightly roasted 2 tablespoons khus khus (poppy seeds), lightly roasted 50g khoya (dried Indian milk product) 1 tablespoon raisins, chopped ½ cup plus ¾ tablespoons…

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  • Kutchi Farali Potato Curry

    March 28, 2018thepeppercook

      A delicious potato curry made on days that Indians fast and do not eat cereals, nor onion or garlic. A simple recipe, it is a favourite in our house even on days that no one is fasting! Perfect with puris or rice for a Sunday lunch! Looking for an easy Indian “curry”?  Here’s one!…

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  • Mom’s Recipe # 26 – Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

    March 18, 2018thepeppercook

      An easy recipe for a traditional Indian carrot-based dessert – a favourite across North Indian households. Ingredients: ½ kg carrots (preferably red carrots) 1 black cardamom, powdered 3 tablespoons almonds 3 tablespoons pistachios 100g khoya 150g sugar (about ¾ cup) 12-15 raisins (yellow) 6-8 strands saffron 3 tablespoons milk 3 green whole cardamom, powdered…

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  • Mom’s Recipe # 2 – Basic Moong Dal

    March 13, 2018thepeppercook

      An easy, healthy recipe for a basic staple of North Indian meals – yellow lentils flavoured with cumin and turmeric. Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (about 120g)  Click here to buy 5 cups water 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Click here to buy 1/2 teaspoon chili, ground Click here to buy 1 teaspoon ginger, sliced…

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