Tag Archives: masala

Southern Biscuits Spiked With Spice

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Tadka Pasta

There’s something intensely satisfying about breaking the cold edges of butter into flour, whether one is an avid baker whose fingertips are well-worn with the feel of this gravelly, floury mixture, or an eager newbie who wishes to break that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Binder, Breakfast Basket, Globe Food-Trottin' | Tagged biscuits, cheese, masala, scallion, Southern, spiced | 18 Comments

Yogurty Yums – Urad Raita

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Continuing with our Yogurty Yums offerings, we’re moving from the mountains of Himachal to the plains of Karnataka. Next up is a simple raita made with a creamy urad dal-coconut base, and used, more often than not, as an accompaniment … Continue reading →

Posted in Dips and Sides | Tagged biryani, black gram, coconut, creamy yogurt, curry leaves, Dahi, Karnataka cuisine, masala, pulao and raita, raita, side dish with rice, urad dal, yoghurt, Yogurt | 8 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 Mishmash of Mushroom Musings – Masala Mushroom Medley

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

The sound of Grilled Portabella on a Bun on the menu at a fancy cafe leaves the wary vegetarian a little less thrilled. The prospect of biting into a meaty middle, even if the bun in question is well-buttered and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged agarics, button mushrooms, desi, dry mushroom, edible fungi, fungi, healthy, Indian-style, masala, mushroom, mushroom curry, mushroom sabzi, mushrooms, oven-roasted, portabella, roasted mushrooms, spicy, vegetarian, white mushrooms | 14 Comments

The Spur of the Psychedelic Greens – Rainbow Chard Mustard Masala

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

In the rare event that even a Popeye fanatic in the family should resist spinach, the circumspect Tadka cook quietly slips it in paranthas and soups. The sudden greening of good old golden-brown paranthas and regular, radiant red soups is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chard, green leafy vegetable, greens, greens as a side, greens sabzi, healthy, masala, mustard, rainbow chard, rainbow chard masala, simple greens recipe, spinach, swiss chard, vegetarian | 15 Comments

Salad Splurge – Eggelicious in No-mayo Land

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Our second offering in the Salad Splurge series is this truly Eggelicious Salad, in No-mayo Land.. Tadka-style Mayo-free Egg Salad (Serves 2-3) For the Salad Dressing: 3 Tablespoons honey mustard 1 Teaspoon horseradish or spicy brown mustard 3 Tablespoons thick … Continue reading →

Posted in Summer Coolers | Tagged apple slices, Dole salads, egg salad, gravy, healthy, honey mustard, horseradish mustard, Indian style lemon pickle, lemon juice, lemon pickle, lemon zest, lettuce, light egg salad, light olive oil, low calorie, masala, mayo-free egg salad, mayo-free salad dressing, mustard, onions, orange zest, picnic, salt and pepper, sandwich, spicy brown mustard, vegetarian, vinegar, without mayo, wrap, yoghurt | 4 Comments

Slightly-spiced..Melony Ice

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

It’s the middle of a work week, school is closed for the day. Daddy is toiling away in an airconditioned cube, twenty miles away. But Mommy’s schedule surely allows for a picnic in the park. The sun is falling in … Continue reading →

Posted in Funnibles, Summer Coolers, Sweet Treats | Tagged after-school, cold, dessert, garam masala, granita, healthy, ice, lime juice, masala, mint, refreshing, slush, snack, spice, spices, summer, whole spices | 15 Comments

Tadka’s Own Chicken Curry

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

When the adept Tadka chef is witness to such phrases as, Country Captain curried stew, or chicken curry in a hurry, coming out of the mouths of some of the stalwarts in the food business, like John Edge and Rachael … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner Den, Globe Food-Trottin' | Tagged basil, chicken, coconut, curry, healthy, lemon, marinade, masala, Thai | Leave a comment

Beat The Beast With..Masala Foccacia Bread

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

The Tadka cook is well-seasoned, adept at using every trick in the book to transform commonplace ingredients into lip-smacking delights. She is not above giving a helping hand to idlis with baking soda, fluffing up her cakes with baking powder or … Continue reading →