Saturday, June 21, 2014

Mango Kulfi

When the temperatures soar, you can have a sweet treat to beat the escalating summer heat with something called Kulfi. Since mangoes are everywhere now, what better way than to blend them with kulfi.


Kulfi is a frozen milk based desert, and is traditionally made by freezing reduced milk (rabri). This is a tedious process of babysitting the milk till it is reduced (as there is a risk of milk sticking to the bottom of the pan if it is not stirred continuously). Short cut to make kulfi is to add any thickening agent.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Chinta Chiguru Pappu - Lentils Cooked with Tender Tamarind Leaves

Another delicacy from Andhra. ‘Chinta chiguru’ is a telugu word which means tender tamarind leaves. These leaves can be so versatile that they turn out so good when cooked either with vegetables or meat.


These tender leaves, when combined with dal, give a delicate tartness to the dish.