Cook. Eat. Rinse. Repeat.
Sweet potato pancakes are very popular in American food culture, as much as I’ve read and seen. There are only a few ways I’ve had sweet potatoes – either simply boiled or as fritters. I only made these pancakes on a whim without following any recipe, not expecting to like them at all. But they surprised me. Turns out, they’re super delicious. And not to mention, the fluffiest and softest pancakes ever!
The green chutney is a staple at home to go with any kind of idli or dosa. The colour comes from green chilli and coriander leaves. That’s why it also tastes very fresh. You can alter the amount of either of the ingredients to suit your taste. But by keeping the chillies on the low means you get to taste all other ingredients. Otherwise, it’s just a spicy chutney.
Red chutney is my personal favourite and a favourite at home. Like many, this one too starts off with coconut. It is made with only red chillies, ginger, garlic and coconut. A tadka of channa dal, urad dal, mustard seeds and curry leaves are added for some crunch and texture. And look how pretty it is!
Ragi dosa, or finger millet crepes, is made with whole grains and urad dal. That’s about it. I’m not a nutritionist but it’s safe to say that this dosa leans on the healthier side. The only prep required is the soaking of the ragi grains and urad dal separately before grinding them together with some water. Leave the batter to ferment in a warm place overnight and the next morning breakfast would be ready in just a couple of minutes.
As I was scrolling down my Twitter timeline, I happened to see Delicious Magazine’s tweet of a nihari lamb. More often than not, Indian recipes from other countries are rarely like what we’d cook here. But this one seemed doable and with a few tweaks, it turned out pretty good. My mutton curries are usually big on whole spices which are freshly ground. This one didn’t need any of that. Mutton was the hero of the dish. And even the curry tasted of it.
Remember I made that bowl of delicious and comforting spaghetti in marinara and fresh basil? There was a cup worth of marina leftover from it. Instead of throwing it away or making a round of pasta, I turned it into a spicy egg curry. Everyday anda curry is one of my favourite dishes. Very easy to make and is ready in a matter of minutes. By adding chilli powder and meat masala or garam masala, the marinara isn’t marinara anymore. A great way to use up leftover sauce is to turn it into something completely different.
Spaghetti in Marinara and Fresh BasilSure, you wouldn’t need a recipe for a basic marinara sauce for your bowl of spaghetti. But I wanted to share this anyway because it tasted great. Lots of garlic and good tomatoes make for a simple yet delicious sauce. Fresh basil gives the dish freshness. I added some dried thyme and paprika as well. Tossing the cooked spaghetti in this sauce and topping it with fresh basil and grated cheese turned a dull midweek day lunch into a delicious meal. Bowl-lickable is what I’d call it.