Moringa powder is the latest fad to hit the health food market. This powder is made from dried moringa leaves. I, however, prefer the fresh leaves. And since I have a tree growing in my back garden, I get an abundant stock of moringa leaves. The most common dish using this delightful green is the…
Month: July 2019
Mullangi And Carrot Mulakootal (Radish And Carrot Dal)
Mulakootal is a traditional ‘dal’ native to Palakkad. The dal is in quotes since South Indians do not have a concept of dal – it is normally a kootan, a wet dish to be mixed with rice. Mulakootal is a bland kootan. It normally is made with vegetables such as ash gourd, spinach, Chinese potato…
Masala Kakrol (Teasle Gourd Curry)
I have seen teasle gourd (also called spiny gourd) in the market for several decades, but never found the inclination to purchase. That’s mainly because the vegetable is alien to me, never having seen or tasted it in my formative years. About a couple of years ago, I decided to give it a try as…
Whole Wheat Momos
I love momos and sometimes consume them in my local market. These occasions are rare since these invariably use all-purpose flour (maida). I was therefore pleasantly surprised when Hari told me that he is making momos for tea. I must confess that I had not an iota of involvement, either in the recipe or its…
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