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Mango Chutney (Mango Relish, Aam Ka Lacha)

By rheamdesai
Mango Chutney is a lightly spiced, sweet and sour relish with a chunky texture that makes a perfect condiment
- 2 raw Green Mangoes (about 3 cups of peeled and shredded mango)
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Nigella Seeds (Onion Seeds or Kalonji)
- 4 whole dry Red Chilies
- 1 tablespoon shredded Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Golden Raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Sugar
Besan Puda (Gram Flour Dosa)

By rheamdesai
Besan Puda is a tasty dish for breakfast or a light lunch
- 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
- 1/4 cup Rice Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1 teaspoon chopped Green Chilies
- 1 cup shredded Zucchini (Italian Squash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped Cilantro
- 6 tablespoons of Oil
Thukpa - Tibetan Noodle Soup

By rheamdesai
Change things up from your usual Japanese ramen or other Asian noodle soup with this delicious Tibetan version call...
- Soup
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (chopped)
- 1 cup cabbage (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 chicken thigh with skin and bones
- 3 cups water
- 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 5 sprigs cilantro (chopped)
- Noodles
- 5 oz rice noodles or noodles of your choice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oil
- Omelet
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp oil
- Pinch of salt
Instant Khaman Dhokla ( Microwave Recipe)

By rheamdesai
Khaman (or khaman dhokla) is a food common in Gujarat state of India made from gram flour
- For Batter:
- 1 Cup Gram Flour
- 1/2 Cup thick and unsweetened Curd
- 1/4 Cup Water (to make batter)
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Finely chopped Green Chili
- 1 Tsp ENO or Fruit Salt (Unflavored)
- 1 Tsp Ginger paste
- For Seasoning:
- 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 Tsp chopped Coriander Leaves or to taste.
- 2 Tsp Sugar
- 4 Green Chilies cut from the center
- 10-15 Curry Leaves
- 1 Cup Water
- 1/2 Tbsp Oil
Samosa Pin-Wheels

By rheamdesai
Samosa pinwheels are great party treat
- For Filling :
- 2½ cups of Mashed Potatoes (4 Medium Patatoes)
- 1/2 cup boiled Green Peas
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Green Chilies
- 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mango Powder (Amchur)
- 1-1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Cilantro
- For Dough :
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
- 2 tablespoons fine Semolina (Sooji)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 tablespoons Oil
- Approximately 1/3 cup Cold Water
- You Also Need :
- 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
- 1/4 cup Water
- Oil to fry