Paneer is something I always have on hand because you can always make a quick curry or Paneer Biryani at the end of a log working day. This past week, as we were enjoying a long weekend, we were looking for something different yet not too taxing. Browsing through the millions of cookbooks I have, I came…
Paneer Kali Mirch (Cottage Cheese in a Yogurt and Pepper Gravy)
Jhinge Posto (Ridgegourd in Poppy Seed Paste) – A Bengali Favourite
Posto is a Bengali favourite and is essentially a vegetables in a Poppy Seed and Green Chilli Paste. Its beauty lies in its simplicity. You can make it with just potatoes (Aloo Posto) or then use vegetables like Ridge Gourd or Parval (Potol). I love Posto in all its forms and am waiting to try Anindita’s Dim Posto….
Moong Dal Halwa
A few days ago, I posted Oats-Stuffed Mirchi/Green Chili Curry by Poojita of PK’s Kitchen Equations and it was such an instant hit that a couple of people tried it immediately. Now it is my turn to do the good deed and I am happy to be presenting this delectable Moong Dal Halwa. I fell in love…
Kovil Pulihora | Koyil Puliyodarai | Temple Tamarind Rice as Made in a Temple
Kovil Pulihora is Tamarind Rice as made in a temple.
This recipe varies from the traditional tamarind rice we make at home and so needs a post of its own.
Makki di Roti: THE Accompaniment for Sarson da Saag
My last post was Sarson da Saag or a curry made with Mustard Greens from the Indian state of Punjab. When Sarson da Saag is mentioned, Makki di Roti follows immediately as the two as inseparable. This recipe if for Makki di Roti that is made with ONLY Maize Flour or Makki Atta; in the sense…
Sarson da Saag – A Great Mustard Greens Curry from Punjab
Anybody growing up in India in the 1980s would remember Vijaya Butter’s jingle that went: “Gimme gimme gimme, Vijaya Butter On idli-dosa even samosa, Makki di roti te sarson da saag Wah ki swaad!” I knew of Makki di Roti and Sarson da Saag even before that but it was this ad that made me want to…
Papad Churi – Inspired by a Bhagat Tarachand Dish
We have been going to Bhagat Tarachand long before it became this chain across Mumbai. For me, it has always been for two of their dishes; Jalebi Rabdi and Papad Churi. Of course, their chaas is great too. Then Bhagat Tarachand started another restaurant called Shvatra and thankfully included some traditional favourites on the menu here as…
Raintha – Dates and Spinach Raita – A Kangra Valley Dham Recipe – Fiesta Friday #47
I have already talked about the Dham or the traditional village feast at a Kangra Valley Wedding in my post on Mandra (Chickpeas in Yogurt). While I loved the Mandra, the dish that made a lasting impact on me was the Raintha, a traditional raita made with Khajur, Palak, and Walnut Paste. I had asked the cooks…
Roasted Red Radishes with Salt and Pepper
As a general rule I am not too fond of radishes of any variety; I find the taste too strong. However, ever since I saw Dimple Makani’s post on Roasted Radishes in Brown Butter Sauce, I have been wanting to try this simple yet oh-so-appealing dish. And try them I did this past week. Now…
Oats-Stuffed Mirchi/Green Chili Curry – Guest Post by Poojita of PK's Kitchen Equations
I have been following Poojita’s blog at PK’s Kitchen Equations for a few months now and am always tempted by the delicious recipes that she posts. Many are traditional recipes but many more have innovative twist in taste by Poojita. When Poojita contacted me on FB yesterday asking if she could do a Guest Post for…
Spicy, Nutty Palak Rotis or Parathas (Unleaved Spinach Bread)
I like experimenting with various ways to spice up rotis or parathas. While one way is to use innovative fillings, another way is to add ingredients to the dough to give the rotis or parathas a twist. This week, I tried Palak Parathas that were spiced up with some peanuts, sesame and assorted Indian spices. The result was…
Banana Sheera – Sapata – Sri Satyanarayana Pooja Maha Prasadam
I love Satyanarayana Pooja (Well, actually I love all Poojas :-)). It always signals the start of something new and auspicious. In Andhra Pradesh, Satyanarayana Pooja is performed on all auspicious occassions; just after a wedding when the new couple is embarking on a new life together, at the naming ceremony of a new born, at…
