Basil is my all time favourite flavour, so I had to try pesto and let me tell you, there's no coming back from it. I use it with paneer, bruschetta, pasta, pizza and a lot of times, just straight out of the cup. Ingredients: 3 cups pesto 1/2 cup almonds 3-4 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp… Continue reading Pesto
Category: Dips & Sauces
Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
I can't believe I got introduced to this heavenly sauce this late. The best way to eat it is straight out of the oven, but if you have some more patience then it can be used in myriad ways - as a side dish with some basil, tossed with cheese and spinach, in pasta and… Continue reading Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
Mango Salsa
Perfect mix of sweet and spicy Ingredients: Ripe Mango Bell Peppers Capsicum Onion Jalapeno Green Chillies Red chilly powder Black pepper Salt Coriander Lemon juice Recipe: Finely chop everything and mix well. Serve with chips, tacos or a side accompaniment. Enjoy your food 😊
Tzatziki Dip
I praise the day I got introduced to this delicious dip with a yogurt base. It is a Middle Eastern delight, a recipe I wish I knew earlier. Even though it is a dip or a sauce, trust me when I say that I could eat it as a meal by itself. Ingredients: Greek Yogurt/Hung… Continue reading Tzatziki Dip
Peri Peri Sauce
One of my most favourites. It's so flavoursome! I have modified it a little bit as per easily available ingredients here. Ingredients: Red chillies - fresh and dried Black peppercorns Olive oil Coriander leaves 2-3 lemons 4-5 garlic cloves Paprika Oregano and red chilli flakes Parsley Red bell peppers Pinch of salt Recipe: Blitz all… Continue reading Peri Peri Sauce
Garlic Ginger Chilli Chutney
This is for the fiery lovers. Make no mistake, it tastes as chilli as it sounds. Ingredients: 100g fresh green or red chillies 2-4 garlic cloves 50g ginger 1-2 lemons Salt - 2 tsp Sugar - 2 tsp Drop of sunflower oil Recipe: Combine all ingredients into the mixer and blend to get your hot… Continue reading Garlic Ginger Chilli Chutney
Hummus
Oh! The lovely classic hummus. It brings a smile on my face and that is what good food is supposed to do, make you happy. I've had my share of mouth watering hummus in cafes and restaurants in Bombay, but it's something I've always wanted to make at home. The first time I had hummus… Continue reading Hummus
Tomato Chutney
This is a delicious, tangy chutney which pairs well with all lentil and vegetable dishes. Ingredients: Tomatoes - 1 Kg Kaali jeeri - 1 tsp Black mustard (rai) - 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds (methi-dana) - 1/4 tsp Green chillies Amchoor powder Jaggery (Gud) Salt Red chilli powder Turmeric powder Coriander powder Recipe: Finely chop tomatoes… Continue reading Tomato Chutney
Coconut Chutney
I love dips in all the forms that they come in. Hummus, salsa, chutney and sauces. Come as they may, I believe they enhance the flavour and make for quite an enriching eating experience. This is the recipe for the south indian coconut chutney which can be enjoyed with Sambar and dosa. Ingredients: 1. Grated… Continue reading Coconut Chutney
