Friday 10 June 2011

Ajvar / Caramelized Fennel & Onions / 5 Achar Recipes ("The Indian Answer to the Pickle")



Article & Recipe: Fall Brings Red Peppers and Ajvar, 'Serbian Salsa' [via]


The smoky and tangy spread, which also features minced garlic, olive oil and vinegar [as well as red capsicum], can be a bright garnish for a dish of grilled meats, paired with Mediterranean salads for a meze platter, or simply devoured on a piece of crusty bread threaded with olive oil.


Blog Post & Recipe: Caramelized Fennel and Onions


Fennel lovers, onion lovers, unite! And then take a shower in grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. I'd like to say this is quick and easy, but it's not quick. It's long and easy, the sort of thing you can just put on the stove and give a stir every once in a while, as you cook the rest of the meal.


Blog Post & Recipes: Awesome Achars! The Indian Answer to the Pickle


In fact, achars are a singularly versatile kind of pickle. They can be made from fruits or vegetables, and be made sweet, spicy, or sour depending on the spices and flavorings used. A small amount of gingery pickle might balance the flavors in a spicy curry while a sour one can serve as an appetizer with papadum. An achar can also be mixed with fresh vegetables to make a quick salad. No matter how they're used, these pickles are intended to enhance a dish and add new dimensions of flavor.

MangoThokku - Mango Pickle ... Cauliflower Pickle ... Gajar Achaar - Carrot Pickle ... Mirchi-Ka-Achar - Green Chili Pickle ... Limbu Ka Achar - Lemon Pickle



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