Tag Archives: jaggery

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

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

A Molten-gold Summer Morning

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

On a particularly sultry summer day, when the sun beats down early on, start your day with a tall glass of water. To step it up a touch, drop a chunk of jaggery, or gur, in the water..it is not … Continue reading →