The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
You can't go through life without a jar of South Indian tomato chutney in the you fridge.
Turn green tomatoes, a healthy, glorious-looking winter produce, into a flavoursome chutney. Mayur Sanap's Hara Tamatar Chutney is as versatile as it is delicious!
Turn green tomatoes, a healthy, glorious-looking winter produce, into a flavoursome chutney. Mayur Sanap's Hara Tamatar Chutney is as versatile as it is delicious!
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It pairs beautifully with just dal and rice.
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Millets, dal and a bunch of spices can be steamed together for an awesome version of this rice cake.
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Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
Here are interesting variations you can try.
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