The sweetness of the beet, the gorgeous color and not to forget the amazing health benefits makes beetroot my favorite root vegetable. This recipe uses beetroot as a side dish with spicy meals. Plan: 1 medium beet root bulb 1 C yogurt 1/4 tsp white pepper powder Salt as per taste [ try to keep it mildly salted] Procedure : ( Microwave Method) Peirce the beetroot bulb all over with a sharp kitchen knife . Place in a microwave proof bowl , cover with a cling wrap. Make incisons on cling wrap, thus creating a vent for steam to …
Tamarind Date Chutney
One fine balmy day, at a girls tea party, the hostess had made this delightful Tamarind Date chutney. It had a thick texture, great color and tasted just like an Imli chutney should. A couple of email exchanges later, I asked the gracious hostess for the recipe. She obliged and I made the chutney with the addition of ginger powder. This recipe is dedicated to you, Sarab. Tamarind Date chutney is like a sweet and sour dipping sauce, only that it is not too tart. The addition of jaggery and dates to the Tamarind makes it pleasantly sweet and …
