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Lehsun ki chutney-Rajasthani Cuisine

Lehsun ki chutney or garlic dip is immortal love since my college days where I ate this chutney in my friends lunchbox.Tasted various versions of this heavenly dip throughout my student life and now it is a must have in my fridge. This dip is used making basic ingredients available at home everytime and isContinue reading “Lehsun ki chutney-Rajasthani Cuisine”

Dal Fara-Cuisine of UP

Fara comes from various parts our country but I came to know about this drooling dish through my husband who hails from Uttar Pradesh.Quite famous this dish is served on special auspicious occasions. Faras are cooked in steamer or simple boiling water and method does not require cooking with oil therefore it avoids producing unwantedContinue reading “Dal Fara-Cuisine of UP”

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is all time darling dish for Indian vegans whether at home or at any restaurant.Palak paneer has maintained its rank in Indian Dhabas too.Dhaba walas have their smoky skills ,dhaba-style cooking practice using more oil, fresh ingredients and the art of slow cooking for hours. Palak paneer is served hot with a sideContinue reading “Palak Paneer”

UP wala Hare chane ka Nimona

Hare chana or matar ka nimona is an old school dish in UP and is served with rice or roti in chilling winters which uses no oil or less oil, extremely beneficial as winter diet. Chilly winter weather affects more than just your wardrobe and heating bill.winterising your diet can be healthy and tasty ifContinue reading “UP wala Hare chane ka Nimona”

Vagharela Dahi or Curd fry

Dahi fry or vagharela Dahi or dahi tikhari is a great substitute for any sabzi or vegetable.It is spicy,sour and tangy in taste and can be eaten with Bhakri,rice or hot puris.The dish is a staple of traditional cuisine, with the untempered version present at the end of almost every Kathiyawadi meal. In some areas,Continue reading “Vagharela Dahi or Curd fry”

Hari mirchi ka thecha

Hari mirchi thecha is a spicy condiment of Indian origin, basically Maharastra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.It is served with Bhakri and paratha in winters and monsoon.It is a side dish and is consumed when the main course is lacking flavours.Thecha has many variants but key ingredients are chillis and garlic.It can be stored in airContinue reading “Hari mirchi ka thecha”

Pakode wali Punjabi Kadhi

An Indian based,one of the most likeable must have dish consists of chickpea or gram flour gravy,sour curd or buttermilk with fritters or pakodas dipped in it.Kadhi is cooked with or without fritters and it’s ingredients are adjusted accordingly with taste.The variants includes onion,ginger,tomatoes, jaggery,raw mangoes which I have seen some cooking along with andContinue reading “Pakode wali Punjabi Kadhi”

Bharwa Baingan

Eggplant or Brinjal or baingan is commonly eaten vegetables in indian diet.It is cooked in variety of ways and they are available in various forms in market.Usually cooked with spices added to onion and Tomato mix. At my homeplace, parents kept their weekend for growing some veggies at our kitchen garden and eggplant was oneContinue reading “Bharwa Baingan”

Karela Aloo

Despite being turned away bitter, pungent taste karela has managed to stay as an indispensable vegetable in the Indian cuisine and is one of the healthiest vegetables in the entire food kingdom.It is full of nutritional and medicinal properties that helps keep us away from many diseases. No doubt for kids it is still aContinue reading “Karela Aloo”

Saabudana Khichdi

The very first virtual image that hits mind when it comes to choice of fast or vrat during hindu religious occasions is SABUDANA KHICHDI.It is considered as popular comfort foods in india and is eaten throughout the year. Saabudana Khichdi is served as street food in many parts of the country like Indore,pune,Bhopal,Mumbai.The mesmerizing scentContinue reading “Saabudana Khichdi”