Raw Mango Chutney Andhra Style
Raw mangoes are celebrated in Andhra cuisine. Mamidikaya nuvvulu pachadi or raw mango chutney Andhra style is a delicious example of that. A pachadi, in …
Dips, Jams, Chutneys, Relishes and Preserves
Carrot Thogayal
This carrot thogayal recipe was shared by a dear friend’s mother, who has a vast repertoire of thogayals in her culinary quiver. Thogayal or thuviyal …
Guava Pickle
Guava pickle. Yes you read that right. All the regional cuisines of India have such an ancient tradition of pickling and preserving all kinds of …
Radish Pachadi
It’s both delightful and amazing how a humble dish such as this radish pachadi or radish chutney can so dramatically elevate a simple home-style meal …
Prawn Pickle
Prawn pickle, whether it’s eaten with dal and rice, spread on hot toast, or enjoyed with crispy dosas and fluffy uttapams – everyone has their …
Kimchi
Trying a traditional kimchi recipe given to me by a Korean friend was long overdue. For the 3 years that we spent living in the …
Garlic And Cheese Hummus, Basil Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
What does a hummus recipe have in common with high school exams? When exam fever hits my 16-year old and he’s buried in his books …
Hey Presto! Pesto
Blitz together 2 cups of basil, 1 cup flatleaf parsley, a fat garlic clove, a tablespoon of feta, 1/4 each extra virgin olive oil and …
Citrus Marmalade
I awoke with a sense of purpose today – to get my head down, put fingers on the keyboard and breathe life into Quiche ‘n’ …