Monthly Archives: April 2018

Spinach pasta

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My version of Spinach pasta. I start with an old favorite modified Sanjeev Kapoor saag planner base.1tbsp cumin, Olive oil, crushed whole garlic, one dried red chili- heat and then wilt 5 oz of spinach (I always cheat and use the pre washed baby spinach- I know, it’s horrible for the environment). Then add 2 cups of veg broth, boil for 15 min. Whiz through the vitamix, add 1tsp of cumin powder and 4 tbsp of heavy cream. For protein -I’ve used tofu in the past, today I fried up some vegan sausage pieces (I like smart dogs from lightlife). Boil spaghetti, toss with sauce, garnish with fried capers (my favorite garnish for pasta). If you don’t have capers, add a squeeze of lemon. Parmesan optional to top it off. My 9 year old took seconds 🙂

Tomato and preserved lemon chutney

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ETA: works just as well with one dried lime (pierced) and I’ve started adding a tbsp of sugar in this chutney as well

I am Indian and I make many different kinds of chutneys and sauces with tomatoes.

This is my 15 min version

2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds, asafetida pinch, 1 red chili- add one can of tomatoes blizted through the food processor with 3 cloves of garlic and 1 inch of ginger and half a preserved lemon. Cook for 15-20 min. Add 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar and salt to taste (it needs lots of salt). Cook till the tomatoes are shiny and glistening.

So very good ! The vinegar comes from ketchup recipes and the preserved lemon gives the chutney it’s sour fermented umami flavor

Spring roll Dosa

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Of all the street food in Mumbai, my favorite is the spring roll dosa

Here is my version of it

Filling: use a cast iron skillet – it’s the only thing that can potentially mimic the high BTUs of a professional kitchen’s wok. Oil, onions (1 large), 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp garlic, 1 red pepper- stir fry, add cabbage ( one packet of angel hair slaw). Stir fry for a minute till cabbage is heated through. Top with my favorite sauce of 3-4 tblsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp butter (remember not to salt this dish- the soy is plenty salty). Top with toasted sesame

Made dosa, add stuffing – so delicious