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East Indian Bottle Masala

East Indian Bottle Masala

Simplicity Coimbatore, East Indian bottle masala </a There seems to be some sort of magnetic attraction to masala mixes in my home because I have another special one to share with you this week. A few weeks ago while watching Maria Goretti’s cooking show featuring her mum , she mentioned using an East Indian bottle […]

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Methi Masala

Methi Masala

Simplicity Coimbatore, Gujarati ‘methi no masalo’ </a When I was in Bombay in early March this year,we went to visit the shops which are famous for their typical Gujarati snacks. Each neighbourhood has several small outlets where these wonderful specialities like bhakarwadi , khakra, varieties of chikki , an array of roasted  lentils and lots […]

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Asafoetida (perungayam)

Asafoetida (perungayam)

Simplicity Coimbatore ,Asafoetida in it’s pure form A month ago , a school mate of mine currently living in the US messaged me wanting to know more about asafoetida. She enjoys cooking Indian meals for her family and therefore the perungayam is a much used condiment in her kitchen.   Her interest got me thinking […]

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