Beans and Dill in Coconut Curry ( Beans Ambat)

Dill is a favorite at our house and so I put it in things like curries, rice, rotis etc. Dill is available in bulk during the Fall and Spring season in the Indian groceries and so we use it the most then. Dill is not only nutritional but adds a distinct flavor to dishes. This is one such wholesome recipe as it uses Dill, vegetable and also Daal.   Ingredients 1/2 cup toor daal 2 cups dill Handful of beans 1 medium onion Oil Mustard seeds To grind:  ½ cup shredded coconut fresh/frozen 2 tsp coriander seeds Tamarind paste (per…

Mango Milkshake

Mango Milkshake is an easy, delicious drink for those hot summer days. Not only does it has a cooling effect, but also provides good nutrition because of the addition of milk to the mangoes. This is also a good way of using up any extra ripe mangoes. Prepare the milkshake in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Always serve cold. The ingredients here are just for guidance. They can be changed based on the sweetness of the mangoes and also how thick one prefers the drink to be. Ingredients: 2 cups Mango pulp/cubes (after peeling the skin) 4 cups…

Red Chori Palak Curry / Azuki Bean Spinach Curry

It is alarming the way the food prices are sky rocketing these days. Every time we go to the grocery, we notice an increase in the price even for the essential commodities like bread, pulses, milk, vegetables etc. We seem to be getting lesser and lesser for the same amount each year. I personally feel the prick most when I see the prices of Toor Daal and Uraad Daal go.  These were the most frequently used Daals at home growing up and it is painful to see their prices shoot up at such alarming levels. Anyways, the silver lining about…