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Bharwa Bhindi | Stuffed Okra

Bharwa bhindi is an easy side dish where bhindi or okra is stuffed with a besan (gram flour) and spice mixture and is shallow-fried. This vegan dish goes very well with both rice and plain paratha/roti.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/bharwa-bhindi-stuffed-okra/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
500 grams okra (bhindi
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp coriander leaves
For the masala stuffing:
¼ cup besan (gram flour/chickpea flour)
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder or as per taste
1 tsp amchur
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp fennel seeds
Salt to taste
2 tsp oil

Kadai paneer

Kadai paneer is cottage cheese cooked in a kadai with tomatoes, onions, capsicum, and a blend of Indian spices. The main flavour of this dish comes from freshly pound spices.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/kadai-paneer/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups paneer cut into long fingers
2 tsp coriander seeds
3 dry red chilli
3 tbsp ghee
1 cup onion cut into thick slices
1 cup capsicum cut into long fingers
½ tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
4-5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1-2 green chilli or as per taste
1 cup tomatoes chopped
Salt to taste
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

Vangi Bath | Eggplant Rice

Vangi bath is a rice-based dish that originates from Karnataka. It literally translates to eggplant rice. Vangi means eggplant or brinjal and bath means a rice-based dish. Vangi bath is made with eggplants (or brinjal), rice, and a spice blend called vangi bath masala powder.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/vangi-bath-eggplant-rice/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups Basmati rice cooked
2 eggplant
A small piece tamarind
3 tbsp vangi bath masala powder
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 dry red chilli
1 tsp split Bengal gram (chana dal)
1 tsp split black gram (urad dal)
1 tsp cumin seeds
6-8 curry leaves
2 green chilli finely chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
½ cup peas
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

Beetroot Halwa

Beetroot halwa is a creamy, rich dessert is made with four main ingredients – beetroot, milk, ghee, and jaggery.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/beetroot-halwa/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
5 cups beetroot grated (approximately 4 large beetroots)
3 cups milk
¼ cup jaggery
¼ cup ghee
1 tsp cardamom powder
2-3 tbsp cashew chopped
2-3 tbsp almonds chopped

Beetroot Raita

Raita is a yogurt-based accompaniment or condiment that is great with everyday meals and also a great dip. This version of raita made with beetroots tastes very different and absolutely delicious.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/beetroot-raita/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup beetroot grated
3 cups yogurt
2 tsp ghee
1 tsp mustard seeds
4-5 curry leaves finely chopped
1 green chilli
Salt to taste
2 tbsp coriander leaves

Kashi Halwa | Ash Gourd Halwa | Dumrot

Kashi halwa or ash gourd halwa is a traditional sweet dish from Karnataka. This is an easy dessert made with just three main ingredients – ash gourd, sugar, and ghee.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/kashi-halwa-ash-gourd-halwa-dumrot/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
5 cups ash gourd
¾ - 1 cup sugar (depending on preference)
½ cup ghee
¼ tsp saffron
½ tsp cardamom powder
2 tbsp cashew

Homemade vangi bath masala powder

Vangi bath masala powder is a flavourful spice blend used to make vangi bath. It can also be added to upma to make khara bath. Vangi bath is very easy to put together and can be made with leftover rice. If you have vangi bath masala powder ready, this dish is ready in less than 20 minutes.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/homemade-vangi-bath-masala-powder/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup coriander seeds
¼ cup split Bengal gram (chana dal)
¼ cup split black gram (urad dal)
4 cardamom
10-12 tsp cloves
4 2-inch piece cinnamon
2 star anise
4 marathi moggu (kapok buds)
2 tbsp poppy seeds
½ cup coconut (dried or desiccated)
12-15 curry leaves
12-15 Byadagi chilli (mild) - can be replaced with Kashmiri red chilli
5-6 Guntur chilli (hot) - can be replaced with any hot dry red chilli

Golden Turmeric Milk | Haldi Doodh

Golden turmeric milk is a traditional Indian drink that has numerous health benefits. This age-old Ayurvedic drink is very easy to make and is ready in just 5 minutes.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/golden-turmeric-milk-haldi-doodh/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
2 cup milk
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp black pepper crushed
1 tbsp honey or as per taste

Curd Rice | Mosaranna

Curd rice or mosaranna is a simple comforting dish made with rice and yogurt.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups yogurt
2 tsp ghee (can be replaced with oil)
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 dry red chilli
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp split black gram (urad dal)
1 tsp Bengal gram (chana dal)
6-7 curry leaves
1-2 green chilli finely chopped or as per taste
½ tsp ginger paste
2-3 tbsp cashew
Salt to taste
2 tbsp coconut fresh, grated
¼ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
8-10 grapes (optional)
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

Gobi Manchurian

Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with cauliflower tossed in a spicy, tangy and mildly sweet sauce.

Visit https://spicytamarind.com.au/gobi-manchurian/ for the full recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium cauliflower

For the batter:
6 tbsp plain flour
4 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp white pepper
Salt
1 tsp red chilli paste
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
Oil for deep-frying

For the Manchurian gravy/sauce:
2 tbsp oil
1-inch ginger finely chopped
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
¼ cup scallion finely chopped
1 small onion finely chopped
1 small carrot finely chopped
¼ cup capsicum finely chopped
1 tbsp red chilli paste
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp vinegar
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp white pepper
Salt to taste
Spring onions for garnish