Category Archives: Dips and Sides

Luscious dips and tempting sides from the Tadka pages

Curried Up: Chutney Pudi

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Chutney powder is a beloved condiment in South India, known by many names (chutney pudi or podi, even gun powder) and appearing in many forms (peanut, garlic, chilli, methi, til, dals). It finds its key spot on the breakfast plate, with dosa, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged chutney, chutney powder, chutney pudi, condiment, curry leaves, dry chutney, Indian condiments, southindian | Leave a comment

Mushroom In Creamy Basil Sauce

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Tadka Pasta

Mushrooms are unique because they absorb a variety of flavours in different recipes. To tone the meatiness down, you can spike up the heat, and balance off with warm spices and the sweetness of garlic, in most recipes. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged basil, basil sauce, creamy sauce, gravy, mushroom curry, mushrooms, side-dish, white mushrooms | Leave a comment

Smokin’ Hot Fire-roasted Corn Dip

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

If all our growing up years were to be condensed into a single nugget, what would it contain? There was so much play, and there was so much done on impulse. There was music that soothed the senses as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Dips and Sides, Party Planner | Tagged appetizer, chutney, Corn, corn cob, dip, fire, healthy, party, rain, roasted, sandwich, spice, spread, starter, vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Piping Hot, Sticky Sweet

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

The Indian palate is well-accustomed to the stipulated mixing in of flavours – be it hot and sweet, or sour and spicy. Still, those fall on the ends of a broad spectrum of tastes, with the fine, nameless nuances of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides, Indo-Asian Chow | Tagged asian food, Corn, easy recipe, honeychilli, honeychilli potatoes, potatoes, potatoes n corn, side-dish | Leave a comment

Toasty Roasted Baby Potatoes

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

It doesn’t take too long for us to munch our way through a kilogram or more of potatoes as a family. Somehow this pantry staple manages to sneak into our meals, bulking up vegetable curries, binding cutlets and paratha fillings, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer Alley, Dips and Sides, Funnibles, Globe Food-Trottin', Party Planner, Picnic Basket, Snack Attack | Tagged appetizer, baby, Baby potatoes, basil, dried, easy, fresh, healthy, herb, make ahead, oven-roasted, potatoes, quick, roasted, roasted potatoes, side for pasta, starter, vegan, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Summer Starter: Grated Mango Pickle

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

We’ve been to strawberry, pumpkin and apple patches quite a few times while we were in the US, an outing that everyone in the family enjoyed. What’s not to love about those convenient pick-your-own farms? A hard-working farmer does all the work … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged fenugreek, grated, Indian, instant, mango, pickle, raw, thokku, vegan | Leave a comment

Speed Date with Tamarind Chutney

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Tadka Pasta

Chutneys, the magnificent creations of Indian kitchens that run across many melodies, from high-pitched spiciness to tingle-toned sourness and everything in between, are the darling elements of our parties, trusty condiments that are employed perennially, to woo our guests. Could … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged chaat, chaat masala, chutney, dates, Indian condiment, instant, jaggery, meethi chutney, raisin, shortcut, sweet chutney, tamarind | 2 Comments

Full-flavored, Fall-spiced – Peanut Butter

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

The standard jar of peanut butter from the supermarket shelf doesn’t score any brownie points with us..the hydrogenated fats (added in the factory to prevent the oil from separating) that leave a waxy coating in the mouth are a put … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides, Funnibles | Tagged Autumn, candied peanuts, crunchy peanut butter, easy, fall, homemade peanut butter, honey roasted peanut butter, honey roasted peanuts, How to make peanut butter, how to roast peanuts with honey, nut butter, peanut butter in food processor, pumpkin pie spice, roasted peanuts, smooth peanut butter, spiced peanut butter, vegan, vegetarian | 13 Comments

Sweet Little Jar of Red Hot Stuff – Pepper Jelly

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

Drawn by the pretty slashes of blood red that added a pop of color and heat to plain water crackers at the bustling sampling counter in our suburban Trader Joe’s, we were in for a pleasant surprise. That taste of hot … Continue reading →

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Leafing Through Greener Possibilities – Nutty Arugula Pesto

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

The powerful, pungent, peppery taste of Arugula is not for the unadventurous or unenthused palates. Its slightly snappy, slightly acrid essence is hard to miss even when it is tossed with baby tomatoes and semisoft mozzarella cubes in a sharp, … Continue reading →