…ion. There are quite a few recipes for dal tadka and dal fry but the North Indian Dhaba style one is most popular. The North Indian dhaba style dal and most homes in Punjab have a smoky flavor as food is cooked over wood fire. In Pune, we have quite a few authentic Punjabi dhabas which are run by Punjabis. The food is so delicious and awesome. Today’s recipe is Dal Tadka which is also popularly known as Tadka Dal/Dal Tarka, is healthy, hearty, bea…
…re my happiness & relish them with lovely Goan, Mangalorean & East Indian curries/gravies. So here we go making this delicious deep fried East Indian bread. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 1 kg. Maida (Refined Flour) 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) 150 gms. Sugar or to taste 15 gms. Fresh Yeast Salt to taste 800 ml. Water Oil for deep frying Procedure : In a sufficiently large bowl, mix together maida, sugar & salt. Dilute the yeast in some water. Make…
…y is remarkable and their service is impeccable. We always enjoy all South Indian delicacies with South Indian filter coffee. Well, even at home we enjoySouth Indian snacks and breakfast with hot cups of chai (tea) or filter coffee. I will always remember my South Indian friends in college and at work who shared their superb homemade tiffin especially Upma. Over the years I mastered my own technique of making upma, sheera, halva and other delicaci…
…an cuisine. It accompanies almost every meal. You just can’t imagine South Indian breakfast specialities like idli, dosa, uttappa, vada without the sambhar & the chutney. Every South Indian family cherishes & feels proud of their own unique home fresh sambhar masala recipe. There are innumerable variations of Sambhar by various South Indian communities. The Sambhar Recipe will always remain unique & special! J Today’s recipe o…
American Chop Suey is one of our favorites. We love crispy fried noodles with this sweet & tangy sauce. We enjoy this quite often in the Chinese restaurants in Pune. It is worth a mention that we are blessed with really good restaurants in Pune… you name it & we have it!! Most of the restaurants serve great food, priced reasonably & offer good service. They are spacious & clean as well. It is very rare that restaurants do not liv…
…ur family as a special on weekends. Fenugreek/Methi is extensively used in Indian cooking. It is popularly used in Ayurveda for their great medicinal value. The dried methi leaves known as Kasoori Methi, is used to flavor a lot of dishes especially in Punjabi and Mughlai cuisine. Methi is a herb but used as a vegetable in Indian cooking. The seeds are used as a spice and also included in preparing a number of sweet and savory cooking as well as ba…
…his is a side dish which is cooked in most homes and is a part of a normal Indian meal. In case you have any leftovers, then they do make excellent grilled or toasted sandwiches, delicious parathas or mouth watering pav bhaji! I always cook a little extra and use to make many other eats. Give this simple, fast and tasty Cauliflower with Green Peas Stir Fry a try and enjoy it with rotis, phulkas or your favorite Indian bread. 😀 Ingredients : 2 Cups…
…t going back in time and remembering the good times I shared with my South Indian friends in college and my good friend at work… Thank you Yashoda and Sujata Chandekar for the very delicious Lemon Rice/Curd Rice, Tomato Rice, Tamarind Rice and all the lip smacking South Indian snacks, tiffin and goodies you shared with light banter and laughter. Those sweet, happy memories will be cherished forever! Recently, we relished some delicious rice prepar…
…chutneys that one can make as an accompaniment to the vast array of South Indian dishes. There cannot be a simpler recipe than the fresh Coconut Chutney served with South Indian delights. This Coconut Chutney rules with its smooth, creamy texture. Enjoy your soft & spongy dosas, paper thin crisp dosas,vadas & all the wonderful delicacies with this soothing & fulfilling Coconut Chutney! J Ingredients : ½ fresh Coconut (scraped) 2 fr…
…onal & rustic meal. Keeping alive the culture & tradition of rural Indian villages is the theme which is followed & promoted at quite a few wedding & party venues too. Many Indians are bringing back the traditional meals back to their dining tables & many have retained it in their homes for years. Bhakri will always have a special place in the list of Indian breads. So here is the recipe of Tandalachi Bhakri from my tawa to you…