#GoldenApron: Week 7 🍚

Get ready for an exciting culinary adventure as we unveil the ingredients for this week's challenge. Embrace the challenge to explore innovative ways to use them in your recipes. Let your culinary imagination run wild and discover the hidden potential within each ingredient. So, let's roll up our sleeves, experiment with flavors, and craft dishes. Unleash your inner chef and let the cooking journey begin! Cook and create!

Spiny Gourd:

Spiny gourd, also known as kakrol, Kantola is a unique vegetable with a spiky outer skin and a mild, slightly crunchy texture. It is commonly used in Indian cuisine, often prepared as a stir-fry, curry, or stuffed dish. Kakrol is prized for its ability to absorb flavors, making it a versatile ingredient in various regional dishes.

Doritos or Nachos Chips:

Doritos or nachos chips are also called Tortilla chips. They are crispy, triangular corn chips that are often seasoned with a variety of flavors. It's popular snack served with dips like salsa, guacamole, or melted cheese. These chips add a crunchy element to appetizers and can also be used as a base for loaded nachos, a favorite indulgence.

Matar Dal:

Matar dal, made from split green peas, is a staple legume in Indian cuisine. It's rich in protein and fiber. Matar dal is commonly cooked as a simple lentil soup or combined with spices to create flavorful dals. It can also be used in traditional dishes like "Matar Dal Curry" and "Matar Ki Poori."

Difference between matar dal and chana dal lies in their base ingredient – matar dal is made from split green peas, while chana dal is made from split black chickpeas (Bengal gram). They have distinct flavors and textures and are used in different dishes within Indian cuisine.

Cream Crackers:

Cream crackers are plain, rectangular-shaped biscuits with a slightly salty taste. They are versatile snacks that can be paired with cheeses, spreads, or dips. They are sometimes used as a base for chaat toppings, providing a crunchy element to the dish.

Matta Rice:

Matta rice also called Kerala red rice is a traditional rice variety from Kerala. It has a reddish-brown color and is often considered healthier than polished white rice. Matta rice is used to prepare dishes like "Kerala Style Matta Rice" and "Matta Rice Payasam," a delicious rice pudding. It's cherished for its distinct flavor and nutritional benefits.

Let these ingredients spark your creativity and take your cooking to innovative heights!