Koftas are deep-fried dumplings prepared from several different ingredients like lauki/bottle gourd, kathal / Jackfruit kofta, paneer, and many more. Originally kofta is a Central Asian delicacy but it is heartily cooked and eaten across the Indian Subcontinent. Kofta dishes are prepared on special occasions in the households and...
Indian cuisine won't be completed if we don't mention paneer or cottage cheese. Paneer and the dishes made with it keep a special place in our menus whether we talk about the snacks, sweets, or the main course preparations
DAHI TINDA/STUFFED ROUND GOURD IN CURD GRAVY / दही टिंडा
Tinda/ round gourd or apple gourd belongs to the squash family. This round baby squash is called tinda in Punjabi families and cooked with different variations. Today I am going...
BHINDI KURKURI/भिंडी कुरकुरी
We can categories vegetables as summer and winter in India. Most of the readers might agree with me that if the GOBHI/CAULIFLOWER is the queen of winter veggies; in the same way, BHINDI/LADYFINGER OR OKRA is the...
SOYA VADI MASALA/SOYA CHUNKS MASALA(HOMESTYLE)
Soya chunks masala is one of the favourite dishes prepared in my kitchen. This protein-packed soya vadi is cooked in different versions. Sometimes with the gravy or other times, it's a dry version. This...
Very simple and rustic ingredients can also create culinary magic in your kitchen. You don't have to spend a lot on expensive and exotic ingredients each time to satisfy your taste buds. Moong- masoor lentils with spinach or palak combined can...
Bitters too can be droolworthy!! Can you imagine? Yes, this is true with the karela or bitter gourd which is stuffed with Raw Mango. Both are summer picks and this is so exciting to cook them together and surprisingly these compliment each...
When cooked together both mushrooms and chicken make a hearty main course dish for either lunch or dinner. You would definitely love this dish with a mildly spiced masala of onion and tomatoes. Fresh mushrooms are widely available in winters, and I get the full opportunity to cook them...
CHOLIA-PANEER CURRY/GREEN CHANE-PANEER KI SABZI
Winters in India bring a large variety of fresh produce of vegetables, fruits and grains. This is the best time to add these healthiest ingredients in our daily diet. The vegetable market becomes a...
Baingan Bharta
Baingan bharta is an easy homely recipe that is quite favourable in every Punjabi household. This dish is loved because of its smoky flavour which comes by roasting the baingan or brinjal or eggplant on the open flame. It is roasted till the outer skin is charred and...