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This is a great favourite with my family.I was introduced to this simply cooked Dish very early in my childhood by my Nanny's paternal Aunt whom everyone called "Phoophie".This dish coupled with thick Whole Wheat Rotis that she used to make using only her palms to fashion them provided the perfect accompaniment to this Curry and made with the fresh,Organic Spinach it just tasted heavenly!!!One correction I've made is that I now use Olive Oil instead of the original Butter----that does make it healthier!!!
This was a great favourite in my childhood---and this Masala is made according to the specifications handed down to me from our old Family Cook--Narayan Singh.I make and keep this ready---the more it matures the better it tastes!!Earlier I used to sterilise the Glass Jar by turning it upside down on a glowing piece of Coal sprinkled with Asafoetida Powder and smoke it for 5-10 minutes---these days I dry these upside down in the Sunshine--works as well!!I use this to stuff Vegetables like small Okra Pods,tiny Egg Plants,Gherkins(Parmal/Parwal),Ivy Gourds, small Apple/Round Indian Gourds(Tindaas) and even Brussels Sprouts with this Masala!!The only thing I add extra is 2 fistfuls of deep fried crisp Shallots(Red Onions) ground to a Paste to 6-8 Tablespoons of this Masala---it's enough to stuff 750 gms. of any Vegetable!!
This is my maternal Grandma Aaji's Recipe.This is very tasty but has very little Juice--meant for those who love to eat the pickled raw Green Mangos.I make both types because for me Memories of this are connected to my childhood--when this would arrive at our home in Chandigarh from Poona where my Grandparents lived.Again this too is served by Teaspoons and eaten as a Condiment---sinced it is pickled in Salt and Oil!!
Potatoes are a prime favourite and a staple part of our family diet and we have found various ways of cooking them palatably.This is a gravy dish with a thin gravy is very popular in North India from where it originates.
This is a steamed dish---a very healthy way of cooking a mix of Vegetables and Cereals together.Instead of Bottle Gourd one can substitute Fenugreek Leaves/Spinach/Amaranth/Pumpkin and use the method to cook it.If so desired it can be eaten without seasoning it in the Oil preparation.
I used to love making this for Breakfast or Brunch on Sundays.These hollow Hamburger Rolls are perfect for stuffing.I dry the Bread Crumbs that result due to t6he hollowing process in the Oven so that there is no wastage.These can be used as Croutons in Soups and are far healthier than the fried ones.
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The Ivy Gourd is a very nutritive fruit Vegetable.Eaten raw it helps control diabetes and lowers Cholestrol too.It is a powerful anti -oxidant as well.Here are 2 recipes for serving this as a Salad.
This is a well loved dish in my family.This is a Mumbaikari preparation as very few Mumbaikars including my father-in-law ate Meat or Chicken.Aspicy way of cooking Rice this is one dish Meal with any accompanying Salad.
The Ashaadhi or Devashayani Ekadashi is the beginning of the Chatur Maas or the next 4 months according to the Lunar Cycle which begins with the New Moon and ends with the Moonless Night.The months are divided into 2 parts---the Waxing Fortnight or Shukla Paksha and the Waning Fortnight or the Krishna Paksha.The major Fasts and festivals fall mostly during this period.
Ekadashi is the eleventh day of the each Fortnight and the this day of both fortnights is dedicated to Lord Vishnu the Sustainer.This Ashadhi Ekadashi is a very holy day and a huge pilgrimage takes place at Pandharpur the home town of Lord Vitthala as He is known in Maharashtra. People walk to Pandharpur from far and wide and these are called Vaarkaris---people who regularly repeat this Pilgrimage every year on foot.
Suran is a Yam and is very tasty.The only problem with this is that it sometimes causes itching on the hands and in the mouth so one has to be careful while buying it.Look for the non-itchy variety. This same preparation can be made with purple Yam called Konphal(Jimikand) or the White Yams that are shaped like Sweet Potatoes.The fresh Coriander leaves are optional because some folks use them while others do not.
This is fantastic over brown rice! This can all be made in one pan, if you can read through my directions...
Garam Masala can be found at some grocery stores, especially if they have an international food aisle. If not, try an Indian grocery store-typically located next to an Indian restaurant
the perfect medicine for a runny nose, cough, or flu. Sparkle it up with some fresh lemongrass for added Vitamin C.