Category Archives: Indian

Spices Curry

February 27, 2017Can be made vegan, Gluten Free, Indianchicken, cilantro, cumin, curry, garam masala, garlic, ginger, potato, turmeric, white pepperAlona

The first curry I ever made is still the one I make the most, mainly because its super delicious and easy to prepare, no fancy ingredients involved. The curry isn’t really photogenic, but what it lacks in looks it makes up for in taste. I call it “Spices Curry” since it is based only on ground spices. I’m not sure it can be considered as a traditional Indian curry but it is definitely in the right direction.

We love this curry in its non-kosher non-vegetarian version but there are vegan/kosher options here, see details below.

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Peanut chutney

February 15, 2017Gluten Free, Indian, Veganchili, chutney, curry leaves, garlic, mustard seeds, onion, peanuts, tamarindAlona

As a peanut butter addict I just can’t stop myself from trying a recipe that has “peanuts” in its title. “Peanuts chutney” might sound complicated but in 15 minutes of work max you’ll get one of the most addicting, tasty and bizarre things you’ll ever make.

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Aloo Masala for Masala Dosa

February 9, 2017Gluten Free, Indian, Veganchili, cilantro, curry leaves, dosa, ginger, masala, mustard seeds, potato, turmericAlona

Waking up craving hot and spicy food? Don’t worry! You are in good company together with 1 billion Indians 😉 Masala Dosa is one of the most common dishes in south India and in India in general and people like to eat it for breakfast or as a street food. Masala Dosa is practically a Dosa (thin and crispy crepe made of rice and lentiles – recipe here) filled with Aloo Masala, which is spicy and hot mashed potatoes.

As expected of such a famous and tasty dish it has lots of versions for the Masala itself, but also for the various serving options and side dishes. One of the more famous variations is called Mysore Masala Dosa in which you spread hot red chilli chutney on the dosa prior to filling it with Aloo Masala.

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Dosa and Idli

February 8, 2017Indian, Vegandosa, fenugreek, gluten free, idli, rice, south india, toor dal, urad dalAlona

Dosa and Idli, the “Indian Pita”, are two basic dishes common in south India. Both Dosa and Idli are serverd for breakfast or any other light meal during the day. Dosa is actually a large, thin and crunchy crepe with a slightly sour taste and it is usually filled with some spicy vegetable puree and served with chutneys and Sambar (a thick lentil soup). Idli is actually prepared from the same batter but instead of being cooked as a crepe the Idlis are steamed and so the Idli is thicker and soft. Idli is served with practically everything… curry, sambar, chutney, podi (spice mix with oil) and many more.

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Capsicum Pakora

January 31, 2017Gluten Free, Indian, Veganbesan, capsicum, cilantro, fried, gram flour, pakoraAlona

Spicy and cruncy Pakoras are the Indian version of our Latkes. These fritters are fried and crunchy and based on vegetables, spices and flour, usually gram flour (also called Besan or chickpeas flour). In northern India Pakoras are called Bhaji and its essentially the same thing.

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Moong Dal Curry

January 29, 2017Gluten Free, Indian, Veganchilli, cilantro, coriander, cumin, dal, garam masala, moong, tomatoes, turmericAlona

Moong Dal (called also Moong Bean or Green Gram) is kind of a bean that outside of India mainly known in its sprouted form. Moong Dal are actually small seeds which are green outside and yellow inside. In Indian cooking Moong Dal is used in various forms, whole, halved, with the skins on or off and more. The skinned bean has sweet flavor and it is used both in savory dishes and deserts.

Moong Dal Curry is a hearty and spicy dish which can be a whole meal served with white rice or some Indian bread (Roti, Idli, Appam or other… recipes coming soon!) and yogurt.

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Bhel Puri

January 28, 2017Indianbhel, chaat, chutney, cilantro, mint, potato, sev, tamarind, yogurtAlona

Spicy, crunchy, sweet and tasty snack that fits as a quick meal any time of the day – Bhel Puri is one of the most fun and fresh dishes I’ve encountered. Bhel Puri is a type of Chaat and is based on fried puffed rice with vegetables, tamarind chutney and Sev (small fried noodles made of gram flour). Bhel puri is a street food and therefore has lots of versions. In this post I’ll present the version I love best which also include cilantro and mint chutney, yogurt and other surprises.

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Tamarind chutney

January 26, 2017Gluten Free, Indian, Vegancane sugar, chilli, chutney, cumin, dates, indian, jaggery, tamarindAlona

Tamarind chutney is one of the most common and basic in the Indian kitchen. It is sour, sweet and hot and is sometimes referenced as the “ketchup of India”. This chutney is based on dates and tamarind. Tamarind is a kind of a tree with a pod-like fruit and have a little bit bitter and very sour taste. Usually this chutney is prepared with raw tamarind soaked in water but it is also possible to use a prepared tamarind puree.

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Cilantro & mint chutney

January 17, 2017Gluten Free, Indian, Veganchilli, chutney, cilantro, ginger, indian, mintAlona

Cilantro and mint chutney (also known as “Hari”) is a spicy, a little sweet and very refreshing chutney, which is for a dip or sauce. Green chutney, which is based on cilantro with or without mint, is one of the most common chutneys in Indian dishes and especially in Chaats. Chaat is a snack based on some fried dough with vegetables, spices and sometimes yogurt which is served with various chutneys.

This chutney can be served with various chaat dishes, spread on a sandwitch or served with some meat or fish.

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