Tag Archives: winter

Gobhi -matar sabji / Cauliflower -peas stir fry

Posted on January 26, 2015 by andy

Cauliflower and fresh green peas are flooding the markets. Summer is coming close, so I am trying my maximum to consume all the wonderful varieties available 😉 How important are vegetables in our diet, I needn’t go into that. North … Continue reading →

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Bhapa Chingri – Steamed prawns with coconut and mustard paste

Posted on January 26, 2015 by andy

Well, you can keep the fish away from a Bengali but you cannot keep the Bengali away from fish……… 😉 😀 The name and sight of this fish, breathes music inside our souls 😛 Chingri or prawns, is a very … Continue reading →

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Gajar -matar / Carrot -peas stir fry

Posted on January 14, 2015 by andy

Gajar – matar or carrot and peas are much loved vegetable in Indian households during the winters. I usually cook it sauteed to maintain the crunch of the vegetables. (It goes well with a few pegs) 😛 Presenting here Gajar … Continue reading →

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Moongre/ Radish pod stir fry

Posted on January 14, 2015 by andy

Moongre or Radish pods are a local Indian delicacy. Hence the recipes are mostly traditional. There are two camps regarding the taste and acceptance of this vegetable, like cabbage 😉 I cannot guarantee about whether one will like this vegetable … Continue reading →

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Lehsuni arhar ki dal – Garlic flavored pigeon peas

Posted on January 14, 2015 by andy

India is a land of lentils. Major source of protein in our mainly vegetarian diet. The country produces world’s maximum lentils, but then it is also the maximum consumer 😉 Lentils or as we call it ‘dal’ , is important … Continue reading →

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Winter platter 3 – Lehsuni Arhar ki dal, Moongre/ radish pod stir fry, Gajar -matar / Carrot -peas stir fry, Layered methi parantha/fenugreek flat bread

Posted on January 14, 2015 by andy

Continuing with my Winter Platter series, here comes the third installment. 😉 Green garlic is available in plenty during the winter. Green garlic are the young garlic before they mature. The vegetable looks like scallions with green stalks and pale … Continue reading →

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Radish greens stir fry

Posted on January 13, 2015 by andy

Pungent and sweet to taste, this little Mr.Root is packed with health and flavor. Radish was not a loved vegetable for me, but one winter, mom changed my mind forever. She introduced me to six lip -smacking recipes 😉 She … Continue reading →

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Winter Platter 2 – Peas pilaf, Boondi raita, Fried egg with Ivy gourd pickle

Posted on January 9, 2015 by andy

Continuing with my Winter Platter series, here comes the second installment 😉 Fresh peas are plentiful in the market, so is my recipe book 😛 Peas pilaf is a commonly cooked dish in North Indian households. Served steaming hot with … Continue reading →

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Methi- matar- aloo sabzi

Posted on January 6, 2015 by andy

Methi = fenugreek Matar = peas Aloo = potatoes Sabzi = cooked vegetables Winter brings abundance of vegetables in our Tropical country. Cooking and eating becomes a favorite exercise during this season. Fenugreek comes with several health benefits and not … Continue reading →

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Winter platter 1 – Dal makhani, Kurkure aloo chorchori, Methi -matar -aloo sabzi, Plain paranthas

Posted on January 6, 2015 by andy

Winter is here to stay for another couple of months, and I want to make and eat most of it 😉 This is the beginning of Winter platter series – simple, easy and lip smacking 🙂 As I have confessed … Continue reading →

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