Tag Archives: chaunk

Lentil Leek Soup with Fried Spices

March 29, 2012 Chitra Agrawal

We are in between seasons right now which gets kind of confusing in the kitchen. Last week it was 80 and I didn’t really want to eat anything and this week it got cold again, which made me want soup … More »

Posted in Autumn, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Mains, North Indian, Recipes Index, Soups & Dals, Vegetarian, Winter | Tagged chana dal, chaunk, kalonji, lentils, nigella seeds, north indian cooking, potato leek soup, soup, tempering spices, vegetarian | 2 Comments

Kosambri (Carrot Salad)

August 25, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

Kosambri is a traditional South Indian salad that I love. Whenever I go to a South Indian restaurant I always scan the menu for it, but rarely does it ever appear. So if you want to try it you will … More »

Posted in Appetizers, Autumn, Dinner, Favorites, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes Index, Salads, Sides, South Indian, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter | Tagged carrot, chaunk, cilantro, coconut, karnataka recipe, lemon, lentil, south indian cooking, vaggarne, vegan, vegetarian | 6 Comments

Radish Raita

August 11, 2009 Chitra Agrawal

Radish is one of those vegetables that you buy in a bunch and rarely use all at once, so I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate it into dishes. This recipe is one of my staples for when I … More »