Spicy and minty Chulu chutney

Chulu or apricots are grown in almost every home garden across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. These fruits are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and rich in calcium, iron and phosphorous. Due to their short growing season, people dry the chulu fruits and use it for the months to come. This chutney is a mix of subtle spices and fresh mint that will enhance your appetite and add flavour to your …

Crunchy purple bites

Perfect for a evening snack or as part of a meal, purple potatoes make for a delicious and nutritious dish. Rich in Vitamin C and micronutrients, these almond shaped potatoes are found in Bihar, Assam and other northeastern states. Cook them till they turn crunchy and serve hot. Recipe by Chitra Balasubramania.

Spicy and sour pomelo salad

Pomelos are giant citrus fruits. They are native to Southeast Asia and are commonly known as jambura is Bengali, robab tenga is Assamese, babloos naranga and kambili naranga in Malayalam, bablimaas in Tamil and chakotra in Hindi-speaking states. Pomelos are used to make pickles, chutneys and salads and make for a delicious treat during the winter time.

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