As I was thinking of what to make for dinner tonight, I was mentally going through the various one-dish meals that I could make. I then started to browse through my own recipes to see what I could “recycle” and so came about the idea of doing a quick round-up of some of the rice dishes I…
A Collection of Biryani and Pulao Recipes
Shahi Dhingri Mutter (Mushrooms and Peas in a Rich Gravy)
Shahi Dhingri Mutter is a Mushroom and Peas Curry in a rich yogurt and cashew-based gravy that is absolutely delicious with rotis or then just by itself. 🙂 I had not had mushrooms in ages and when I spotted some fresh ones in the market, I could not but help buy them. I also had some Khoya…
Karivepaku Pachadi – Andhra Style Curry Leaves Chutney
This week you can expect a deluge of curry leaf based recipes this week, starting with Karivepaku Pachadi or Andhra Style Curry Leaves Chutney. Why, you ask? Well, in a fit of enthusiasm my father got two large bunches of fresh and tender curry leaves (Karivepaku in Telugu). As a result, you can expect a deluge of curry leaf based recipes…
Radhaballavi with Cholar Dal – Guest Post by Jayeeta Chatterjee of Cooking Delight
This absolutely delicious guest post comes from Jayeeta Chatterjee of Cooking Delight. While Jayeeta writes about a variety of foods, I am particularly partial to her Bengali food recipes. I have an inexplicable connection to Bengalis. Well, honestly, not all of it is inexplicable. My aunt, whom I called Dodda, was married to a Bengali and wholeheartedly adapted…
Mahalabia – An Arabic Milk Pudding – Ramzan Special
One of the absolute blessings associated with blogging is the whole new world of food that has opened up for me. Before I started blogging a couple of years ago, my exposure to Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean, and African food was really limited. Largely because I belaboured under the notion that the food from these regions was predominantly non-vegetarian….
Beyisida Maavinakai Gojju – Raw Mango and Yogurt Stew from Udupi
Beyisida Maavinakai Gojju is a dish I learnt from an Udupi friend of mine. This tangy raw mango and yogurt stew has become quite a staple in my home. I tried this recipe quite by accident. 🙂 My extended family is a shining beacon of national integration. (Indians would get what that is. :-)). While we are…
Kolhapuri Misal Pav – Mumbai Street Food
This recipe for Kolhapuri Misal comes from the famous Maharashtrian city of Kolhapur! It is a city named after the demon Kolhasura, whose dying wish it was that the city be named after him. This city in Maharashtra is known for so many things: Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple. It is one of the six Shakti peethas. I love the peaceful ambiance…
Revani – Turkish Semolina Cake Soaked in Lemony Sugar Syrup
One absolutely great benefit of blogging about food is the great number of new cuisines and dishes I discover. I follow a number of blogs dedicated to various international cuisines, but amongst my favourites is Ozlem’s Turkish Table. I am in awe of the amazing range of Turkish food that Ozlem blogs about. When I saw…
Mambazha Pulissery or Mambazha Mor Kuzhambu
While I am loathe to corrupt my enjoyment of ripe mangoes as anything but fruit, there are a few dishes that I will make some concessions for. Topping that list is Mambazha Pulissery (aka Mambazha Mor Kootan or Mambazha Mor Kuzhambu). I love the mix of sweet, sour and spicy tastes in the dish. While I fell in love…
Dal Palak (Spinach with Pigeon Pea)
Mumbai mid-range restaurants tend to have an extensive menu. You could easily find 15 to 20 dishes under each category, and 8 to 10 categories of food. If the restaurant serves multiple cuisines or both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, then the list is even longer. When I am in mood for comfort food I typically order Dal Fry,…
Beans Carrot Poriyal | Beans Carrot Thoran
Summer heat always makes me want to eat light food. In such a season, poriyal (as it is called in Tamil Nadu) or thoran (as it is called in Kerala) is what I want to eat. Poriyal or Thoran essentially consists of steamed vegetables garnished with grated coconut. Among other vegetables, you can make this dish…
Anda Bhurji – Scrambled Eggs – Mumbai Street Food Style
Anda Bhurji or Scrambled Eggs – Mumbai Street Food Style holds a very special place in my heart. When I started my business about 2 decades ago, our first office was in an area where we had access to very few eateries. One of the dishes that was esily available, apart from Roti &…
