Hare Tarke Wali Toor Dal | Jalapeno Seasoning Seasoned Yellow Pigeon Pea Split

Toor Dal is a much loved staple in many Indian homes. It is usually served with steaming hot rice, a vegetable, and some spicy pickle on the side. I made this dal last week and seasoned it with slices of fresh green jalapeno fried gently in ghee (clarified butter)! For a different but equally delicious seasoning with this dal, drop by at my entry in 2007 for JFI Toor Dal.

Daring Cooks April 2010: Khutkhute - Goan Vegetable Stew

The Daring Cooks challenge for April was a tough one for a vegetarian. Though our host Wolf was kind enough to discuss a vegetarian possibility for the classic Brunswick Stew, anyone can see this is a meat lovers recipe!! I considered making a version by simply dropping out the meats, but then it would really be no different from some sort of a mixed vegetable soup. Somehow that idea was not gelling with me but I did want to make a stew for this challenge.

Zucchini & Sweet Yellow Pepper Risotto

This post has a recipe from the Daring Cooks: March 2010. Though I did complete this challenge on time, I was travelling last month. Away from my home and computer, I was not able to put up the post. On return, I decided I'd post the challenges for March & April together this month. But just as luck would have it, my internet connection gave way last week and has been restored only this morning!!!! However, the Daring Kitchen Challenges are always so very tempting that I simply could not resist sharing my version of this recipe even at this late date.

Green Pea, Leek, and Broccoli Soup

This is my version of an all-time favourite. Traditional recipes of Leek and Pea Soup or Leek and Potato Soup are plentiful. I personally like the taste of broccoli in mine. This soup has a delightfully creamy taste balanced beautifully with a squeeze of lime and freshly minced cilantro.