A recipe for a fig jam made with plump fresh figs and fresh ginger was just too tempting to ignore, especially as I had just received the biggest most plump figs I have ever seen from my friend Veena’s garden.
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Zucchini Eggplant Stir Fry Curry
Zucchini Eggplant Stir Fry Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 large Japanese eggplant or 2 medium sized Japanese eggplants cut into small chunks
- 2-3 medium sized zucchini cut into small chunks
- 4 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 medium onion finely cut
- 1 tbsp finely minced ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt
- Oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cilantro for garnish
Shalini’s Coconut Chutney with Cilantro and Green Chili
Coconut chutney is such an ubiquitous side condiment in every South Indian home that at any given time there is almost always coconut chutney available and ready to be had with any food of one’s choice. Naturally with such a common dish every family has their own variation. I posted a recipe for a quick and easy coconut chutney a while back, in this new version I would like to share with you my friend Shalini’s coconut chutney recipe which has the added dimension of fresh cilantro and fresh ginger. Continue reading Shalini’s Coconut Chutney with Cilantro and Green Chili
Mushroom Zucchini Enchiladas
Summertime brings with it an abundance of beautiful veggies, and zucchini is one of those that grows prolific with a large harvest from every plant. Here is a recipe that uses up at least 5-6 zucchinis in a delicious Mexican enchilada. Continue reading Mushroom Zucchini Enchiladas
Blackberry Port Pie
This recipe makes a juicy tart with sweet blackberries, fragrant port, sugar and a hint of vanilla.
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Indian Summer Ratatouille
If you are looking for a great way to use up a large quantity of summertime tomatoes and veggies then this dish is the one! That’s the dilemma I faced that inspired this veggie-laden dish. I had loads of peppers, zucchini, carrots and tomatoes, and I knew it would take a few days to use all these up, but these veggies were ready to be had ASAP. I decided to make a giant pot of Indian stew/curry type of dish with all the veggies I could collect from the refrigerator. I also wanted this to be a saucy dish as I had soooo many tomatoes too. Indian Ratatouille, is the name the kids gave this stew. The name sounded pretty cool to me as this stew made with summer vegetables and Indian spices would have otherwise been called Carrot, Zucchini, Pepper Curry; but somehow the name Indian Ratatouille just sounds better. Continue reading Indian Summer Ratatouille
Fresh Fruit Salad
One of my favorite natural desserts to offer at dinner gatherings is a fresh cut fruit salad. Fresh fruit salad is one of those all natural desserts that makes for a great sweet treat. The natural sugar of fruits rarely require the addition of sugar and when cut up into bite size pieces guests can”t help but be tempted to have a bowl full of fruit. Besides, when the work is done for them and all the fruit nicely cut and presented so beautifully, how can anyone resist? Let me tell you folks, it always amazes me how popular the humble fruit salad is at any party, it’s always cleaned out!! Continue reading Fresh Fruit Salad
Pasta Pomodoro with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Pasta Pomodoro with fresh tomatoes and basil has to be the easiest and most delicious of Italian pastas. It’s hard not to like the pure feel good flavors of fresh tomato, garlic, and basil all tossed in a pasta with olive oil.
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Nasi Ulam. Malaysian Herb Scented Rice Salad
Nasi Ulam is a type of Malaysian rice salad made with a variety of fresh herbs and an Asian dimension that comes from toasted coconut and coconut oil. It’s fresh tasting, filling, and easy to make. Continue reading Nasi Ulam. Malaysian Herb Scented Rice Salad
Warm Moong Beans with Fresh Mint and Turmeric
Delicately spiced with just a pinch of turmeric and topped with fresh mint leaves, this recipe is a winner.
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