Roasted to enhance the exotic flavour, Baigan Bharta is a traditional preparation of mashed aubergine with the pungent goodness of ginger and chillies. Serve as a main course, accompanied with jeera rice, naan bread or chappatis
Unripe green mangoes are dried and powdered to make amchur powder, a tart pale beige to the brownish powder used in dishes where acidity is required. Amchur is used to add a sour tangy fruity flavour without moisture in northern Indian dishes. Used in stir-fried vegetable dishes, soups, curries, and to tenderize meat and poultry.