This a beautiful version of Harissa paste using dried ancho and small chilies infused with roasted garlic, spices and rose petals. The lemon zest and juice further sparks it up.
Category: Chutney
Red Thai Curry Paste
A beautifully fragrant curry paste with red chilies, lemon grass, Kaffir lime leaves, garlic and galangal
Kashmiri Chutney – Dodh AL ( Bottle Gourd in Yoghurt)
Kashmiri culture and ways of preparing the food lends to its exquisite and unique taste. An art form which is then accented by how the food is served….in copper dishes, with flavorful white rice, rich yoghurt and tart chutneys. In the series of Kashmiri chutneys, this one is a little unusual and delightful. Made with…
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Chutney
It was a surreal summer filled with travels, sorrows, beauty, love and new perspectives. When I got back to my veggie garden after weeks of being away the tomatoes ( among other vegetables) were screaming to be picked turned into something divine. My first instinct was to get all of them out to friends and…
Hibiscus Spice Mix
Hot spice mixes and sauce are just the thing for me…a jar of a hot spice mix is a start to many a delectable dishes. My spice closet ( yes closet!) overflows with amazing varieties from all over the world. I try and make a concoctions over the weekend that can be used in meat…
Gand Chetin – Kashmiri Onion Chutney
This is a traditional Onion Chutney that accompanies many a feasts and dinners in Kashmir. The process is a quick pickling process which is very simple bringing out the tart and savory flavors. The recipe call for dry mint but fresh would be fine if you are out of stock. I dry my mint in…
Garlic Greens and Cilantro Mint Chutney
Although it has been incessantly raining, spring is kind of here lurking behind the clouds and walls of rain! I harvested my spring garlic greens stalks to allow the bulbs to grow strong and firm in a couple of months. The smell was intense and heady but much milder that garlic bulbs and I wanted…
Walnut and Radish Chutney
In the series of amazing chutneys inspired by the Kashmir cuisine, this is the one I make most often. I have made quite a few variations so feel free to experiment. Walnuts and White daikon radish are the star ingredient in this recipe both of which are abundantly found in supermarkets. Try and look for…
Walnut Basil Pesto – preserving summer basil
Got an abundance of summer basil and parsley and not quite sure how to make it last? Try this recipe: 1 cup organic walnuts 6 cups fresh basil leaves( blanched in boiling water for 30 secs and cooled in a water bath) 1 cup parsley 1 tsp salt fresh ground pepper i head of garlic…
Coriander Coconut chutney
I am always exploring good and healing Ayurvedic recipes. The simplicity and balance found in such form of cooking balances the pittas and is good for the soul. This is a variation of a Coriander chutney that I found on an Ayurvedic website and was inspired to try it out. Coriander also known and Cilantro contains…
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