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Tag Archives: cumin
T for Thaalipeeth (with red pumpkin and peas)
Thaalipeeth is a popular Maharashtrian griddlecake or flatbread – made from a variety of grains, or a combination of a few. Veggies are not a common ingredient, though my mum does add roasted and mashed aubergine, on occasion. This red pumpkin and … Continue reading
Cumin-coriander spice mix (Dhania-jeera powder)
This is the simplest of all the spice mixes to make at home. Once you’ve read through this post you’ll wonder why you ever bought it. The aromas when you are roasting the cumin and coriander seeds make the kitchen … Continue reading
Posted in Make Your Own, Spice mixes
Tagged coriander, cumin, cumin and coriander spice mix, dhana-jeera powder, dhane-jeere, DIY, epicurious, kitchen DIY, make your own
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Batatyacha Kees or Spicy Julienned Potatoes
Potatoes and peanuts may sound like a strange combination to the uninitiated but it tastes heavenly. Probably one reason why this dish also doubles up as a ‘faraal’ dish on upvaas days. Traditionally, this recipe calls for the potatoes to … Continue reading
Kurkureet batate or Crispy potatoes
This tops the charts in our house, as far as potato preparations go! Serves: 2 persons, as a side dish Ingredients: 500 gms potatoes 1 ½ tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon red chilly powder or hot paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Batate (Many ways to cook potatoes)
Tagged crispy potatoes, cumin, Indian food, jeera, potatoes, spicy potatoes, turmeric
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