Dahi vada is an Indian snacks prepared using urad daal vada and curd. In this recipe, I have used both urad and moong daal for making vada. Fried vada soaked into dahi (yogurt) and spiced with some special spices. It is a very popular north Indian dish which is prepared during holi or other special occasions.
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Medu Vada
Medu Vada is a favorite south Indian snack. It is a common breakfast dish and goes in combination with Idli. Vada is also served as an appetizer along with coconut chutney. The procedure is very simple, but grinding the daal is the most important part because it should be nicely grinded with very little water, while the batter of the vada should be light and fluffy so the vada comes out very nice. Vada’s are generally very tempting that once you start eating, you can’t stop 🙂
Tomato Soup
Tomato soup is a starter dish. It is prepared using tomatoes and mix of some herbs and spices. The recipe is very easy to prepare and goes well either for lunch or dinner. Tastes best when served hot with croutons or garlic bread stick.
Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce is prepared from basil leaves, garlic and pine nut. If pine nut is not available, you can use cashew nuts or pistachios. The sauce is used to make pasta and sandwich dishes. This sauce gives a tingling taste to pasta and makes it little different than regular pasta. The sauce can be also used in combination with tomato sauce for pasta. Since there is not much spices in it, kids too would love this pasta.
Italian Pasta Sauce
Pasta sauce is available in stores in variety of flavor and brand. However, making pasta sauce at home gives a fresh flavor and taste to your pasta dishes. Making it is a very simple process and you can store it after making for few servings, so you don’t have to make it every time. You can add your own flavors based on your taste.
Garam Masala
Garam masala is a commonly used masala for any curry. Generally it is available in stores in packets in many brands. This recipe intends to make the garam masala at home which you can store and use in your recipe. Freshly made garam masala gives fresh aroma and taste to your curry.
Vegetable Stock
Vegetable stock although available in stores but using fresh home made gives great taste to your recipes. This is generally used in Soups, Lentil soups, Chinese dishes and any vegetable gravy entrees.