I think my first memories of eating a Paneer dish in a restaurant is of Paneer Tikka Masala. Later, I discovered that we could make it as a starter without the gravy and so whenever I was in search of comfort food, Paneer Tikka is on the top of my list (it is just edged out…
Paneer Tikka (Made on a Tawa) | Recipe by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi
A Collection of Diwali Recipes
Diwali (called Deepavali in the South) is the renowned Indian festival of lights. It is the time families and friends come together to celebrate. And where there is a celebration there is always food aplenty.
Here are a collection of Diwali recipes for sweets and savories that you could try this Diwali and enjoy with your near and dear ones.
Decadent Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa with Mawa
Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa is super easy to make and depending on the mood can be made simple or decadent. Either way it is very delicious and quite popular. With Diwali being just round the corner, I decided to make a fully loaded version of this delicious Halwa and am quite pleased with the results. I…
Shukto | Bengali Style Mixed Vegetables for Durga Puja
With Durga Puja festivities in the air, Bengali food is on my mind. Today I present Shukto, which is a whole load of vegetables cooked in a mustard and poppy seed paste and milk. The result is a very different tasting vegetable that tastes phenomenal with hot rice and ghee. My colleagues at work polished it off and…
Durga Puja Recipes
I love Navratri in general. It is a time when Mumbai is all aglow with colour, and there is song, and dance in the air. Towards the end of the Navratri period comes this festival of Durga Puja, that is very special to Bengalis and others in East India. This is a collection of Durga Puja Recipes…
Bengali Tomato Khejur Aamshottor Chutney | Tomato, Date, Mango Leather Chutney
When I first read about the Bengali Tomato Khejur Aamshottor Chutney, I wanted to try it that instant. Much water has flown under the bridge and I finally got round to making this delectable Bengali Style Tomato, Date, Mango Leather Chutney this past week. I also think the timing is perfect because Durga Puja is just…
A Collection of Navratri Vrat ka Khana Recipes
Vrat ka Khana is a term that describes dishes that one can eat on days of religious fasts, such as Ekadashi, Navratri, etc. Each region of India follows its own customs and traditions. For example, many in North India and West India fast during the nine days of Navratri. During these 9 days, many do not…
Sabudana Thalipeeth – Vrat ka Khana
With Navratri upon us, many will be fasting. Sabudana and Potato are among food items that are popularly eaten as Vrat ka Khana on days of fast such as Navratri and Ekadashi. Today I am presenting the hearty Sabudana Thalipeeth from Maharashtra. It makes for a good change from the more popular Sabudana Khichdi and Sabudana Vada. Sabudana…
Beetroot Tikki | Beetroot Cutlet: Recipe by Heena Jhanglani
This recipe for Beetroot Tikki (Beetroot Cutlet) is yet another easy to make gem from Mrs. Heena Jhanglani. She had earlier given me the recipe for Singhare ke Atte ka Halwa as a vrat ka khana recipe for Navratri 2015. Well, truth be told I savour a lot of yummy dishes made by Heena-ji as her daughter and…
Kerala Parippu Curry – Onam Sadya Special
In most South Indian festivals, there is always a Dal that is served as a part of the meal. In Andhra, it is plain boiled Tuvar Dal or Mudda Pappu. In Kerala, it is the Kerala Parippu Curry which is an integral part of Onam Sadya. This is a super simple dish made with boiled Moong Dal and flavoured with…
Inji Thayir – Yogurt with Ginger – Onam Sadya Recipe
Onam Sadya is the traditional festive meal served on Onam. It is replete with goodies like Erissery, Olan, Kalan, Puli Inji, Unniyappam, Ada Pradhaman, Palada Pradhaman, and much more. One of the simplest dishes to be found on this menu is Inji Thayir. This dish is essentially Yogurt with Grated Ginger, Chopped Green Chillies, and Curry Leaves; that is…
Kakarakaya Endu Kobbari Kharam | Andhra Style Karela Stir-Fry
I love Kakarakaya (called Karela in Hindi and Bitter Gourd in English). In my home, this is mostly made as Kakarakaya Vepudu or Bitter Gourd Stir-fry. I also make Pavakka Theeyal with it. However, yesterday I was looking for something different and discovered this recipe for Kakarakaya Endu Kobbari Kharam. I found several versions of this recipe…
