Both tendli and cashew nuts are favourites along the south-western coastal regions of India, especially in mangalore. Tendli cashew nut is an interesting subzi that combines both. Simply flavoured with just a seasoning of mustard seeds and red chillies, this recipe ensures that all the focus is on the tender veggie.
Roasted, peeled and mashed, the brinjals transform into an aromatic ingredient perfect to create this traditional Punjabi subzi. Cooked along with tangy tomatoes and pungent ingredients like onions, ginger and green chillies, Baingan Bhurta is an accompaniment that goes equally well with rotis and rice, making you have much more of the main course! Usually roasting the brinjals is a bit time-consuming, but here we accomplish the task in a jiffy using the microwave oven.
With a simple tomato base and common spices, the focus is definitely on the potatoes! although very easy to make, this quick potato curry is an ever-popular dish that is frequently made in most households, especially if there are children around.