Shalgam or turnip is a winter veggie belonging to the root family. Similar to the taste of radish, this vegetable also feels earthy and nutty. Turnip makes dishes with several variations. A few whole and powdered spices add taste and...
BOILED EGG MASALA /AN EGGY SIDE DISH
Protein-packed, loaded with several minerals and a high amount of vitamins; this wonderful ingredient is an egg. Eggs aren't just for breakfast, they make other dishes that are not only...
PUNJABI CHOLE MASALA/HALWAI STYLE PUNJABI CHOLE / पंजाबी छोले
Chana or chole or chickpea curry is cooked and fondly eaten in many states of India. Though the taste might be different from one another because of the cooking style...
Mushroom-Do-Pyaza
Mushroom-do- Pyaza is a rich dhaba style dish which contains two types of onions along with button mushrooms. Whole onions which are stuffed with masala or spice mix add desi flavour to the dish. Our cuisine possesses mostly gravy based dishes with...
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...
This dish is unique in taste and texture as prepared with drumstick flowers and buds. These flowers are available in the winter season and for only one month. This is not so commonly cooked in most of the households. The reason may be its preparation is a little bit...
Cabbage Thoran or cabbage stir fry is an authentic recipe from Kerala prepared with any seasonal vegetable. In this recipe, cabbage is stir-fried, along with shallots, shredded coconut, and
ginger. When prepared, a tadka/ tempering is added to this stir fry. The tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds, whole red...
Phool Makhana or Lotus Seeds are one of the most convenient snacks which is also a rich source of protein, calcium, phosphorous, iron and many more vital nutrients for the well-being of our whole body. The cute looking little seeds can be taken raw or cooked. But, in India,...
KATACHI AMTI((DAL CURRY)
KATACHI AMTI (DAL CURRY)is a spicy thin curry prepared with lentil stock left after the preparation of PURAN. To make this easy curry the leftover dal stock is given a tempering of a few...
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...