Today’s lunch Thali combo is one of my all time favorite. My mother raised us with Daal Chawal (Lentils-Rice ) as our afternoon meal. Every afternoon lunch that I have seen in my life at my home has had Daal -Chaawal in it. It is the most comforting meal, easy to do, complete protein meal,…
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A walk down the memory lane – Pinkcity train Cutlet
My memories are mostly filled with many different food experiences. The things that I have never been able to forget is the flavor, aromas, and experience of food that I have eaten. Every time I want to re-experience any particular memory or time or place or people I cook what is associated with them. Whenever…
Rajma Chawal – Red Kidney Beans simmered in Tomato-onion sauce
Wherever we go for a vacation, no matter how wonderful time we have had, we always come back home to find that it is ‘the best’ place to be. The one thing which one realizes most after a holiday is the goodness of a home-cooked food. There is no comparison to the food cooked in…
Art of making Pickles
Today’s post is about ‘Art of making pickles’. In India, our culture and customs are entwined with food and seasons. There are certain things that we always learned from our grandparents, especially about eating right- as they are like encyclopedias about food, ingredients, spices, food effects, seasons of a particular ingredients.. and believe me art…
Chana Daal Tadka – Bengal Gram lentils
“Eating lentils is not only good for your body, but also healthy for the environment. Farmers can replace the lost nitrogen of the soil by growing lentils in rotation. Lentils take nitrogen from the environment and give it back to the soil, which will help the next crop to give a better yield.” Chana Daal-…
Tonight’s Dinner
Had few to none ingredients in the refrigerator. And honestly it’s too too hot outside, and I am too lazy to fetch food material from market So did some mix n match Made grilled paneer, Mushroom in white sauce and penne arrabbiata. Grilled Paneer Ingredients ( for 4 ) Paneer 800 gms Hung curd (Yoghurt)…
Bread Pakora and Aloo Bonda
This is so so simple and you can prepare it no time. When you have un-announced guests and you wish to serve a high tea this is very quick and foolproof. Ingredients for the Batter: 2 cups of Chickpea flour 1/4 tsp of asafetida (heeng) 1/2 tsp of Chilli powder 1/2 tsp of Salt 1 cup…
Cauliflower-Potato Koftas
This is a main dish for any Indian Meal as we serve Sauce based dishes with either Chapati or Naan or Rice preparations Alternatively, it can be served as a side dish to your home dinners. It is completely Vegan as well as Gluten Free (if you replace Ghee with Oil). It is quick, fool-proof…
Cooling Rice Pheerni – Rice Pudding
Today’s recipe Pheerni is a contribution by a little budding food enthusiast Navya. A twelve years old, she takes keen interest in trying recipes on her own. This is her signature recipe and she holds lot of pride in telling about it. This is an easy way to make this beautiful,…
Mix Vegetables in Cashew Sauce
The dish is fondly called Navratan Khorma in Indian Restaurant Menus. Navratan literally means Nine Jewels. Number nine because 9 Base Ingredients made the dish. Different vegetables like Cauliflowers, potatoes, green peas, beans, carrots, Paneer, cashew nuts, raisins, and Cream/milk/coconut milk. It is simple, apart from prep time it will be cooked in no time. Best…
