Chole-A perfect pair for Bathura…

Chole and Bathura are a killer combo!!Originally from punjab,this combo is sometimes mixed n matched with other breakfast dishes like poori,chapathi etc and thats exactly what I did-I matched Chole with veggie chapathi. You need: Channa /Chickpeas-1 cup Tomatoe-2 chopped Onion-1 Chopped Jeera-1 teaspoon Coriander powder-1teaspoon Ginger garlic paste-1 teaspoon Tamarind extract-1 tablespoon[Thick] Chilli powder-1…

Keerai Kadaiyal [Greens Gravy]

I am sure that all of us[or at least most of us] have gone through the ‘I-hate-greens’ phase in spite of hearing the advice -“Eat your greens”! .Looking back now,I can understand why mom used to emphasize on the addition of greens in the diet. The nutritive value of green leafy vegetables[Keerai/Soppu] cannot be undermined.Though…

Poondu Kuzhambu [Garlic Gravy]

You need: Garlic โ€“ ยฝ cup ,chopped Shallots /pearl onionsโ€“ 1 cup ,chopped Tamarind extract โ€“ 1 ยฝ cups [thick] Salt -to taste Chilli powder โ€“ 1tsp Turmeric powder -a pinch Gingelly /sesame seed oil โ€“ ยฝ cup For seasoning Mustard โ€“ 1 teaspoon Asafetida โ€“ a pinch Red chillies โ€“ 2 Curry leaves 1.…