Welcome to Week 15 of our fantastic marathon! We're now approaching the final stretch, with just six more weeks to go. This culinary journey has been an incredible adventure, and we're continually amazed by the creativity and enthusiasm you all bring to the table. These challenges sometimes feature unique and demanding ingredients and your unwavering spirit and inventive recipes have been nothing short of extraordinary. So, as we set our sights on the last leg of this amazing cooking marathon, let's keep the culinary fire burning and continue to craft exceptional recipes that showcase your passion for good food. It's all about the joy of cooking and sharing!
Sago Flour:
Sago flour, also known as sabudana atta or tapioca flour, is a culinary gem often utilized during fasting periods. Create delectable dishes like fritters or pakode or vada, pops or balls, paratha, thalipeeth and many more with this unique texture and flavor, which is a testament to the versatility of sago flour in Indian cuisine.
Bombay Mix:
Bombay Mix, known as chanachur is a beloved snack mix that's quintessential during tea time. This spicy and crunchy medley features fried chickpea flour, nuts, and an array of spices. You can elevate its flavor by adding a dash of chaat masala and diced vegetables etc, turning it into a delightful homemade Bombay Mix Chaat or Jhal muri. Additionally, it can be used as a crunchy topping for chaats, pohas or mixed with puffed rice to create Bhel Puri, a popular street food.
Matcha:
Matcha, the vibrant green powdered tea, is celebrated for its earthy, slightly sweet flavor and health benefits. Matcha is an exciting addition to both sweet and savory dishes. It can be whisked into lattes, ice creams, and smoothie bowls for a delightful green tea flavor. Additionally, it lends a unique twist to baked goods like matcha-flavored cookies, cakes, and even bread.
Spring Roll Wrapper:
Spring roll wrappers, are perfect for crafting delectable snacks like vegetable spring rolls, samosas etc. These thin, translucent sheets are perfect for crafting an array of snacks and dishes. Create delightful vegetarian spring rolls, served with a zesty dipping sauce. For a twist, make Indian-style samosas by folding spiced fillings in the wrappers. These spring roll wrappers are incredibly versatile, allowing you to blend Indian flavors with international techniques.
Last but not the least this week we have a twist! One of the ingredient suggestion 'Water Chestnut and Buckwheat' is actually a combination of two ingredients, so if you choose this you have to make a recipe with two of them together in one recipe not separately..
Water Chestnut and Buckwheat:
Water chestnut and buckwheat, known as singhara for Water Chestnut and kuttu for Buckwheat, are a dynamic duo that shines in fasting recipes. Singhara, in the form of flour, provides a soft, nutty base, while kuttu, as a flour or whole groats, adds a wholesome and hearty dimension. Together, they create fasting dishes like Parathas, Puris served with yogurt or aloo curry. The combination of these two ingredients yields dishes that are not only perfect for fasting but also packed with unique flavors and textures.
