Summer calls for seasonal food across communities in India. While raw and sweet mangoes dominate most dishes, we look at summer sides from other part of the country. Crescy Baptista shares a recipe of the vegetarian version of the Goan sorpotel. Cashew sorpotel is the vegetarian version of the original dish which uses pork offal. Goans would much rather use cashew apples to make urrack than sorpotelServes 4-5 Ingredients: Raw cashew fruit 400 gms, spices for the masala paste: 1 tsp Whole peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin, 5 1’’ cinnamon, 1 tsp cloves, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 inch piece of ginger, small ball of tamarind, 10 Kashmiri dried chillies, 3 chopped onions, 2 chopped tomatoes, 90 ml Goan coconut toddy vinegar, sea salt to tasteMethod:Cut the cashew fruit in cubes, apply salt and allow to rest for 15 min. Then drain the water by squeezing the fruit.Grind all the spices mentioned above with 50 ml vinegar and some water to a paste.Saute chopped onions. Add the chopped tomatoes and diced cashew fruit. Stir fry a bit. Add the masala. Continue to stir for even mixing. Add some water to have a little gravy that will allow the cashew to cook. Adjust taste by adding vinegar. Allow to cook for about 15 min.Serve with steamed rice or poiee.
07 April,2025 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai
The festival of Holi 2024 is witnessing the preparation of a lot of delicious dishes and Puran Poli is one of them. Made of simple ingredients, this sweet and aromatic Maharashtrian recipe is extremely popular, especially during the Holi festival. Join us as we guide you through each step, from preparing the flavorful filling of lentils and jaggery to crafting the perfect dough. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, easy-to-follow instructions by Chef Jigna Thanvi will ensure your Puran Poli turns out soft, flavorful, and utterly irresistible. Don't miss out on making your Holi celebration even more special with this delightful recipe!
04 March,2025 06:39 PM IST
Restaurateur Ankita Fernandes and pastry chef Freny Fernandes run two of Bandra's hottest spots. Just in time for Christmas, they bond over what's cooking this season and talk shop about why family matters in their mix.
12 September,2024 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai
As she launches her book In My Indian Kitchen, Sarah Todd shared expert tips for a delicious dish exclusively for Mid-Day readers. In her latest book, Sarah has combined her passion for Indian flavours with classical French techniques and created light, balanced and healthy dishes. Watch this video to find out more.
12 September,2024 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Bring out the pani puri lover inside you at Midday’s ‘The Grand Pani-Puri Fiesta’. The festival is held from November 19 to November 21 between 4:00 to 10:00 pm.
12 September,2024 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai
Tanya Maniktala, who recently wowed audiences with her role in the action thriller Kill, is a hardcore foodie. In an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, the actress revealed that while she can do many things, dieting is not one of them. From discussing the food the Kill cast enjoyed in Amritsar to revealing the biggest prankster on set, from talking about Mumbai monsoons to choosing pakoras over vada pav—catch Tanya Maniktala unfiltered, only on mid-day.com. #tanyamaniktala #raghavjuyal #kill #entertainment #exclusive #lakshya #interview #exclusiveinterview #food #pizza #paratha
13 August,2024 07:35 PM IST
What if you walk into a salon for a blow-dry and find the stylist to be one from the third gender? What if you enter a little cafe for a hot cup of coffee and you are greeted by someone from the third gender who brings you the menu? Your coffee will still taste good and your blow dry will still make you look polished. But will you be pleasantly surprised or apprehensive? “We have seen all sorts of reactions”, says Zoya - manager at the Trans Cafe in Mumbai - who manages a restaurant run by the Transgender community. Shyamali - a member of the transgender community who works as a stylist at the transgender-run Transformation Salon in Prabhadevi shares similar thoughts. These two enterprises run by Zainab Patel are proving to be a beacon of hope for the transgender community. As Pride Month 2024 concludes, watch this video that gives hope for a bright future.
26 June,2024 07:30 PM IST
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is all set to come to India to meet PM Modi. He confirmed his visit to India in a post on X. This comes after it was reported that the billionaire will visit India this month and could make an announcement related to investment plans in the country which could be related to opening a new factory. Reportedly, Musk will meet Modi in the week of April 22 in New Delhi but he did not share any details about the same. As per reports, Musk is likely to be accompanied by other company executives during the visit. Elon Musk met PM Modi during the Prime Minster's US visit. The Tesla CEO had then said that he planned to visit India in 2024 while expressing confidence that the company would enter the Indian market soon. Watch video for more.
11 April,2024 10:45 AM IST
Ramadan 2024 is here opening doors to one of the biggest Iftar markets in Mumbai. Each year, Mohammad Ali Road comes alive during the period of Ramadan with a variety of feasts so irresistible, that you are bound to be left wondering what to try. But worry not. Here is a food walk at the mecca of Ramadan Iftari feast, Mohammad Ali Road with treats that are must-try. From savory snacks like samosas, kebabs, cutlets and Kebab to desserts like Phirni and Mawa Jalebi, if you are going to Mohammed Ali Road, watch the video to know what not to miss on Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai.
20 March,2024 05:00 PM IST
The time of Christmas 2023 is here, bringing to the forefront the irresistible deliciousness of cakes. The festival of Christmas goes hand in hand with the craziness of cakes and why not? After all, we all love baking and digging into those soft and spongy Christmas cakes isn’t it? When Christmas comes, bakeries around the city get going to keep up with the demand in one of the busiest seasons of the year. When cakes are baked commercially, managing the mass-scale production is no easy feat. So, this time we went inside a cake factory to see what happens inside a cake factory and how cakes are made. Be it Christmas cake recipes or the ones for Birthday, this mini-factory in Mumbai is always smelling of delicious cakes and we can vouch for that. Watch the video to visit this mini cake production factory in Mumbai.
20 December,2023 06:33 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
