Khara pongal is a savoury porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer. The sweet pongal variety differs only in the spices added, and the two are often…
Pachadi is a very popular dish from the Kerala region of India. It’s quick to prepare and a very tasty accompaniment to a main course of rice or roti. Ingredients 1 cucumber (large variety, with dark green and yellow skin)…
Behari kabab is a traditional Pakistani dish made with beef, lamb, or mutton that has been marinated in a mixture of spices and then grilled or baked. Ingredients 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds…
Ingredients Oil 1 tbsp cumin seeds and mustard seeds Curry leaves 4–5 pieces finely-chopped chiles 200 g besan (chickpea flour) 500 ml water Finely-chopped coriander leaves 3 average sized tomatoes, chopped Salt Red chile powder Turmeric Procedure Heat oil in…
Rasam, also called saru, is a popular dish in South India. It can be described as a thin soup, served on top of rice. Ingredients Rasam powder 2 tsp oil or ghee 1 tbsp coriander seeds 3–4 dried red chillies…
Aam panna or aam jhora is a green mango drink widely consumed in northern India during summer months. Apart from being delicious and refreshing, aam panna is believed to have several health benefits. The recipe calls for green (unripe) mangoes,…
Lassi are yogurt-based beverages in either sweet or salted flavors. The most common flavors include mango, rose water, and plain sugar-sweetened lassi. Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) yogurt 3 cups (750 ml) cold water Fresh green chile peppers (quantity according…
Hallaca (pronounced ah-YA-kah) is the main Venezuelan Christmas dinner dish. It was created by the slaves during the colony times, who put the left-overs of their masters’ Christmas festivities in a bit of cornmeal dough, wrapped this with banana leaves…
Ingredients 1 teaspoon cumin seed 10 grams fresh mint, chopped 15 grams fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 cm fresh ginger root, chopped 2 fresh green chile peppers, chopped 3 deciliters natural (plain) yoghurt 3 deciliters cultured buttermilk 1 pinch of…
Ingredients 6–8 whole cardamom pods 2 tsp whole coriander seeds ½ tsp whole cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 4 tbsp oil 1–2 garlic cloves, minced 1–2 large onion, chopped coarsely 1 extra-firm or firm tofu block, cut into ¾-inch cubes…
Nachos made into a meal. Ingredients 4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed (or used canned if unavailable) 2 jalapeños, stemmed ½ medium onion, peeled and quartered 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped 1 lime, juiced…
Aloo gobi (or gobhi) is a South Asian dish popular in both India and Pakistan. Aloo means potato and Gobi means cauliflower. This dish has a prominent role in the movie Bend It Like Beckham, and it can be prepared…