A first cookbook is like a first love, the first boy that you meet and fall in love with. You might not end up spending your life with him, but you might always remember the relationship fondly. That is exactly how I feel about Niloufer Ichaporia King’s “My Bombay Kitchen.” It was the first cookbook […]
MANGO MURABBA (Parsi Murambo)
Ingredients 1 kg semi-ripe mangoes (any variety, but for best results and taste, either alphonso, or, even better still, the `bottle’ mango, `batli keri’. Best to use are small green, totally unripe mangoes. But then add more jaggery, according to taste.) White or red pumpkin can be substituted. Peaches can be substituted. 200 gms jaggery […]
Wedding Pickle, Lagan nu Achar made in the USA
Wedding Pickle Lagan nu Achaar is a Pickle made from fresh carrots, ginger, garlic, raisins, apricots, figs, spices, sugar, jaggery and balsamic vinegar. Sweet and Savory this pickle is a great condiment on the table. I just made a batch. It takes 3 days of preparation and 2 days to make! Not easy but very tasty […]
Pickled Mango Bafenu
Recipe #1 by Anahita Irani Ana’s Cook Nook Was in the mood of Bafenu while the mangoes were in season. Had not eaten in years so here it is. Just the perfect tangyness and blend. loved it. BAFENU (PICKLED RIPE MANGO) Cuisine : Parsi Ingredients 3 ripe mangoes whole ½ vinegar ½ cup jaggery, grated […]
Cranberry Apple Chutney / Sauce – just in time for the holidays !
Goes with any meal. Serve with Mashed Potatoes, Roast Turkey, Vegetables, Stuffing for that extra punch! I made it with the special recipe that was published in the FEZANA JOURNAL.
Food Stories: ‘Tis the season of the Mango
Kathi (Tangy) Chutney Meethi (Sweet) Chutney Mango Achar (Pickle) It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves replacing meals with the indulgent sweetness of mangoes. A delicious variety of chutneys and achaars (pickle) too, become a merry accompaniment at breakfast, lunch and dinner. As quoted by the famous and incomparable Mirza […]
Cucumber Pickle made fresh from Summer Cucumbers
Made fresh from Summer Cucumbers, which are a plenty here in USA 🙂 With 5 large ones and the heat of the summer, I knew these cukes would go bad soon. After 5 minutes of wondering what to do with the whole batch, I thought of making a pickle/pani nu achar with the cucumbers. Guess […]