Category Archives: Garlic

Piru Aloo (Nepali Aloo Chutney)

This chutney was my first introduction to Nepali cuisine. I got married in 1974 . In  1976 we went to Lucknow to my Mother-in-law’s house. I was 3 month’s pregnant, and I was craving all kinds of food stuff. So … Continue reading →

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Kathal ki sabzi

Difficulty — Easy Time taken – 1 hour Serves – 4 Ingredients : 2 Cans of green tender Jack fruit (kathal) 16 oz can I large onion – finely chopped 1 large tomato – finely chopped 6 – 8 cloves … Continue reading →

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Kaldeen

Serving : 4                            Time: 30 min                      Difficulty : Easy This dish was taught to me by Joyce … Continue reading →

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Valencia Style Paella

Serves : 6 to 8 Total time : 1 hr 20 mins Difficulty : Medium I have been meaning to try this particular dish for ages. My grandson loves rice, more so with sea food. I had all the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pickle

      Total time: 1 hr. Prep time: 1/2 hr. Cook time: 1/2 hr Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch(5cm) cubes. 2 bulbs of garlic peeled 1 1/2 inch piece of ginger peeled and cut … Continue reading →

Posted in Cardamom Black, Cardamom Green, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cumin, Curry leaves, Garlic, Ginger, Khada Masala Powder, Peppercorn, Serrano chilies, Vinegar, Whole Red Chillies -Badgi or New Mexico | 2 Comments

Kadhai Chicken

Serves : 4                               Total Time : 2 hrs prep time. 30 min cook time   Ingredients : 1 Kg Chicken – cut into 5 cm … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell pepper, Canola oil, Chicken, Chilli Powder, Cilantro leaves, Coriander seeds, Cumin, Fenugreek leaves( kasuri methi), Garam Masala, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Khada Masala Powder, Red chillies - Bedgi, Tomato | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Spicy Green Aji Sauce ( Peruvian)

Time : 15 minutes Difficulty: Easy  In NYC, there is a Cuban restaurant, called Tina’s. Any Cuban food you order, always has this fantastic green sauce as an accompaniment. My daughter would order a pint to go and we … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower,carrot and turnip pickle (gobi,gajar,shalgum ajar)

In North India, one looks forward to making and eating this special vegetable pickle! I learnt this particular pickle from my cousin’s mother-in-law Sushila Aunty. She passed away a few years ago. While going through my recipe file I came … Continue reading →

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The easy roast chicken

Serving : 4 – 6.                    Time: 2 hrs 15 min.                        Difficulty : easy Ingredients: 1 whole chicken – approx 5 … Continue reading →

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Prawn Balachau

Serving : 12                      Time : 1 hr 10 min                        Difficulty : Easy Ingredients: 2.2 lbs(1 kg) small prawns – shelled & deveined Grind to a fine paste – 6 red chillies, 1 inch piece ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 … Continue reading →

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