Many households have silver items in one form or another. Whether it is silverware, puja items or decorative things (to name a few), if you are one of those households that hide silver because it has become dark and tarnished over time, watch this week’s Tip Tuesday! Learn how to make a homemade silver polish or cleaner with common household ingredients.
Need some Tamarind (Imli) Chutney in a jiffy and don’t have the time to make it or don’t have an Indian grocery store nearby? Not to worry! Try this amazingly quick substitute for Tamarind Chutney using Apple Butter. For those unfamiliar with Apple Butter, it is similar to apple sauce but has a richer flavor and smoother texture. For apple sauce, apples are cooked quickly and pureed. For apple butter, apples are slow cooked (sometimes for 8 to 10 hours) until caramelized. The longer cooking time plus added spices like cinnamon enhance the flavor and give apple butter a darker color. Try this super quick sweet and sour chutney recipe the next time you are in need for tamarind chutney! (more…)
Jazz up your regular tomato juice and make it not just fancy but delicious as well – and top it up with a beautiful name. Gear up for the summer and load up with anti-oxidants 😉
Cheers!
Warning: If you are consuming alcohol, be nice and drink responsibly.
Prep Time: 5min
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
Tomato Juice – 1 can
Tamarind Paste – 1 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce – 1 tsp
Chaat Masala – 1/2 tsp
Tabasco – few dashes or to taste
Salt – to taste
Lime Juice – to taste
Vodka – a shot to spike it (optional)
Ice Cubes – as needed
Celery Stick – for garnish
Method:
1. In the Tomato Juice, mix in the Tamarind, Chaat Masala, Worcestershire Sauce, Salt and Tabasco. Add Vodka.
2. Mix well. Adjust seasonings and flavors.
3. Top up with Ice Cubes.
4. Garnish with a Celery Stick.
One of the the yummiest flat breads to come out of India is the Appam, native to the state of Kerala. Made from rice and coconut that is fermented with yeast, appams are soft and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. They are perfect to enjoy along with Potato Stew, Avial and Kerala style chicken, among other dishes. Try this very simple recipe for Appam. (more…)
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