Shweta Khetan

Coriander Chutney

The term chutney refers to a number of sauces (or the dry base for such sauces) native to India, forming an integral part of Indian cuisine. Chutneys may be realized in such forms as a tomato relish , a ground peanut garnish, or a dahi (yogurt)spicy coconut, spicy onion or mint dipping sauce . Chutneys that contrast in taste and colourContinue reading “Coriander Chutney”

Plain Dosa

A dosa is a cooked flat thin layered rice batter, originating from South India, made from a fermented batter. It is somewhat similar to a crepe in appearance. Its main ingredients are rice and black gram that are grounded together in a fine, smooth batter with a dash of salt. Dosas are a typical part of the South Indian diets, but the dish is nowContinue reading “Plain Dosa”

Gastronomical Lauki Raita

Raita is a condiment in Indian cuisine made of dahi (yogurt, often referred to as curd) together with raw or cooked vegetables, more seldom fruit, or in the case of boondi raita, with fried droplets of batter made from besan.The yogurt may be seasoned with coriander roasted cumin seeds, mint, red chilli Powder, chaat masala and other herbs and spices.Raw ginger and garlic paste, green chilli paste, and sometimes mustard pasteContinue reading “Gastronomical Lauki Raita”

Banana Cake

Cake is a form of sweet food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, that is usually baked. In their oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as pastries, meringues, custard and pies. Cake is often served asContinue reading “Banana Cake”

French Baguette

A baguette is a long, thin loaf of French bread that is commonly made from basic lean(the dough, though not the shape, is defined by French law). It is distinguishable by its length and crisp crust. Baguettes are closely connected to France, though they are made around the world. In France, not all long loaves are baguettes; forContinue reading “French Baguette”

Tawa Naan

Naan is a leavened, oven – baked flatbread. It is found in the cuisines of Western and Southern Asia.The most familiar and readily available varieties of naan in Western countries are those from India.Naan is cooked in a tandoor, from which tandoori cooking takes its name. This distinguishes it from roti, which is usually cooked on a flatContinue reading “Tawa Naan”

Tahri

Tahri (also tehri, tehari or tayari) is a yellow rice dish in Awadhi cuisine. Spices are added to plain cooked rice for flavor and colour. In one version of Tehri, potatoes are added to the rice. This dish is most popular in Hyderabad Tehri and tehari are variants on the name given to the vegetarian version of biryani. Tehri became more popular during the Second World War when meatContinue reading “Tahri”

Nepalese Momos

Nepali/ Nepalese cuisine comprises a variety of cuisines based upon ethnicity, soil and climate relating to Nepal’s cultural diversity and geography. Much of the cuisine is variation on Asian themes. Other foods have hybrid Tibetan, Indian and Thai origins. Momo—Tibetan style dumplings with Nepali/Nepalese spices—are one of the most popular foods in Nepal. They were originally filled with duffalo meat but nowContinue reading “Nepalese Momos”

Onion Uttapam!

Utappam is a type of dosa from South India Unlike a typical dosa, which is crisp and crepe-like, uttapam is thicker, with toppings. It is one of the most loved breakfast recipes of South Indian cuisine, which is served with coconut chutney and sambar and gunpowder. It can be made with just dosa batter or with a combination ofContinue reading “Onion Uttapam!”

CARAMALIZED ONIONS AND SPICY MUSHROOM TOAST

Toast is commonly eaten with butter and sweetened toppings, such as jam or jelly. Regionally, savory spreads, such as peanut butter may also be popular. When buttered, toast may also be served as an accompaniment to savory dishes, especially soups or stews, or topped with heartier ingredients like eggs or baked beans as a light meal. Toast is a common breakfast food. ThisContinue reading “CARAMALIZED ONIONS AND SPICY MUSHROOM TOAST”