Chora nu shaak is a Gujarati version of a black-eyed peas curry. Gujarati’s love black-eyed peas, and this is a favorite dish often served at special occasions, especially weddings. Other names for this dish might be chora nu shaak, chawli ki subzi, black-eyed peas curry, or lobia masala. Since this is made in a Gujarati… Continue reading Chora nu Shaak (Gujarati Style Black-Eyed Peas)
Masala puri, or tikhi puri, are a traditional Indian balloon bread, a type of flatbread. Balloon breads are flatbreads that are fried and tend to balloon up in the fryer. Masala puri are a spicy flatbread (masala means spicy or spiced). To make regular puri, you would do everything the same but leave out the… Continue reading Masala Puri (Tikhi Puri)
We Indians love our mango, but mango season only lasts from April to July. How do we get our mango the rest of the year? Inventive Indians solved this problem long ago by finding ways to preserve mango so they could eat it all year. One answer is chundo. Chundo, also called chunda, or aam chunda… Continue reading Chundo, A Sweet Gujarati Mango Pickle | Chunda
Papdi is not a common ingredient in Europe, but it is found in dishes throughout India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. The plant is originally from East Africa. It is an important ingredient in many Gujarati dishes. Papdi is a lentil, it is also called hyacinth bean, or lablab. Each pod contains 2-4 beans, which… Continue reading Papdi nu Shaak Recipe
Dal was a big part of my childhood. Pretty much every time my grandma cooked for us, there was dal. And she cooked for us a lot. My grandma’s Gujarati dal was different than my mom’s. While mom’s was spicy and comforting, grandma’s dal had a whole different flavor profile. Grandma’s dal was traditional Gujarati… Continue reading My Grandma’s Gujarati Dal
A warm, spicy dal with fragrant spices and healing turmeric is just the thing for when we’re feeling this way. I don’t make dal as often as I’d like but it is incredibly satisfying when I do. The delicious soup like broth is both warming and packed with protein, making it perfect for a cold and windy night.… Continue reading Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
These Masala Cheese Toast Sandwiches are a simple combination of boiled potato, cilantro chutney and cheese on bread. There is a delicate crunch to the bread, with a soft interior of savory potato, and just the right amount of gooey cheese. These masala sandwiches are served with sweet and tangy ketchup and a spicy cilantro… Continue reading Potato Sandwiches: Masala Cheese Toast Sandwich
