Tag Archives: chutney

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

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

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

Cashing In On The Cran Craze – Fresh Cranberry-onion Chutney

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

It calls for a churlish smacking of the lips, for licking the last traces off the ladle when no one is looking. It explodes on the tongue in volcanic intensity – a volley of sweet, spicy and sour flavors coalescing … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged chutney, cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries, Indian recipe, leftover, Thanksgiving | 13 Comments

Perky Pineapple – Sweet and Sour Gojju

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

If you’ve ever gorged on a wedding feast in Southern India, Karnataka to be precise, you’ve surely ended up smacking a sweet-sour pineapple gojju up to the last drop. We’re bringing the house down with a Tadka version of it in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged boiled pineapple, canned pineapple, chutney, freshly ground masala, gojju, Indian condiments, jaggery, leftover pineapple, masala, perky pineapple, pineapple gojju, red chillies, sweet and sour, tamarind extract | 8 Comments

Chutney Chow-down – Green Chard

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

The word chutney has not only traversed borders, it has endured ample wear and tear and come to bear diverse connotations and uses. When it’s sealed in the glass sleeves of a Major Grey’s in this neck of the woods, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged chopped greens, chutney, chutney with chard, chutney with greens, collard, condiment, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, green chutney, Indian chutney, light olive oil, Major Grey's, methi, mustard, pickle, red chillies, relish, saunf, seasoning, urad dal | 15 Comments

Tomatoes and Cream, a Sandwish, Like a Dream.

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

There’s something to be said of the fervor that farmers’ markets exude. Any day spent at a farmer’s market is festive and uplifting, as one treads merrily along, sampling a little bit of this and a little bit of that. How … Continue reading →