3 Unbelievably Easy Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer with Indian Flair
Fresh Summer Recipes
Summertime is the perfect season for celebrating with good food. There’s nothing quite like gathering family and friends for a backyard lunch. Fire up the grill, and enjoy a hot meal fresh off the coals. Or, for something a little lighter, fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market make for healthy and refreshing options.
But, you are looking for something really special to treat your guests, aren’t you? Let’s celebrate summer by experimenting with a few delicious, but simple Indian-inspired recipes!
Take Your Grill on An Indian Adventure With a Fresh Grilled Pizza
Have you ever tried grilling a pizza? Cooking your pizza on the grill is quick and easy and adds a wonderful summer smokey flavor to your favorite pizza toppings. Not to mention that amazing crispy crust!
Take your grilled pizza to a whole new level by using Sambar Kitchen Pizza Sauce! Amazing Indian flavors in a rich bold sauce infused with a surprising zing of ginger, light paneer cheese, hearty tomatoes, fresh garlic, onion, cilantro, diced Chile peppers, and olive oil.
How to Grill Pizza
The trick to grilling pizza is to cook the dough first on the grill. You can use a ready-made crust or prepare your own dough if you want extra chef points. Grill the crust on one side first. Then flip it, brush the grilled side with sauce and toppings, and return the pizza to the grill for final cooking.
Make sure any meat toppings are pre-cooked because you’ll only be leaving the pizza on the grill for 2-4 minutes once the sauce and toppings are on. You may want to pre-grill your veggies too if you like them on the softer side.
Summer Lunch Sensation Mango Coconut Rice
Imagine finding a spot by the lake with a cool summer breeze and enjoying this Indian-inspired rice summer recipe. The fresh taste of juicy mango with a hint of sweet coconut gives your taste buds a thrill. And it’s easy too!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 12 oz Jar of Sambar Kitchen Mango Coconut
- 1 1/2 cups Jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in Sambar Kitchen’s Mango Coconut cooking sauce.
For an extra treat dice some additional fresh mango and add to your rice dish. Serve and enjoy!
Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad
What lunch isn’t freshened up with a nice cucumber salad. This delicious recipe tantalizes your taste buds with the bright tangy flavor of tamarind!
Ingredients:
- ½ bunch cilantro
- 2 Tbsp. Sambar Kitchen Tamarind Puree
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 Thai chiles, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- Crispy fried shallots or toasted sesame seeds as a topping
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Preparation:
- Thinly slice cilantro stems (about 2 Tbsp.) and place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop remaining cilantro; set aside for serving.
- Add garlic, shallots, chiles, tamarind puree, lime juice, and coconut flakes, to a bowl with cilantro stems and mix well. Add cucumbers and tomatoes, season with salt, and toss until everything is nicely coated.
- Transfer salad to a plate or bowl and top with chopped cilantro, fried shallots, and/or toasted sesame seeds.
With these three easy yet delicious summer recipes, your summer will be off to a great start. Try one or all of these recipes at your next cookout or party. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Be sure to visit Sambar Kitchen and shop our delightfully delicious ready-made sauces. Your taste buds will thank you!
