Category Chutneys and dips

Moutabal,A Lebanese dip

I first tasted this dip during my UAE trip last month at my cousins place.This is a Lebanese dip and a very famous Mediterranean dish.I have also tasted Baba ganoush and don’t know exactly the difference between the two.Some say it is…

Chutney with ginger

Few days back I had posted Chutney with coriander leaves,this is one more version with ginger flavour.This can be served with dosa,buns,idli etc.I adapted this recipe from my Amma.Please note down the recipe. Ingredients to be ground:Coconut-1 cup,gratedGreen chilly-1Ginger-1/2 “Tamarind-a…

Special Satay sauce

Special Satay sauce or peanut sauce is a must to be served with Chicken Satay.The main ingredient of this sauce is peanut.I used readymade peanut butter in the recipe which gives an extra punch.I adapted this recipe from my sister…

Sandwich chutney

Sandwich chutney or green chutney is used best in sandwich.I prepared this chutney for the grilled sandwich.This chutney is infused with the flavour of Mint and Coriander leaves.This is my Amma’s recipe and I’ve been preparing this from my school days.This chutney…

Gosale ghira chutney

Gosale ghira means Ridge gourd skin.This is a popular GSB dish which is prepared in most of the GSB homes with little variations in the recipe.The inner  tender flesh of the vegetable is used to prepare upkari(stir fry) or curry.It…

Masala dosa garlic chutney

This chutney recipe was shared by my bhabi Santoshi.I have been preparing this recipe since many years.You may use this as an accompaniment for other dosa or with the main course too. Ingredients: Grated coconut coconut-1/4 cup Dried long red…

Schezwan sauce

Schezwan sauce is a popular Chinese sauce accompanied with most of the Chinese starter.This is my husbands favorite sauce,yes he doesn’t mind Chinese food since there is no garam masala and Indo Chinese dishes are spicy.This sauce can be prepared in large amount and stored in a refrigerator…

Ambuli chutney(Raw mango chutney)

Ambuli means raw mango.This chutney is a common chutney of the GSB cuisine and there are different variations of the recipe.This is most commonly prepared during the raw mango season. This chutney is a saviour when one looses appetite. This also  makes a…