…he roti tastes best straight from the hot tawa. In the villages of Punjab, North India and most urban Punjabi homes you will find the family enjoying these served piping hot one by one and not stacked in a roti dabba. I have earlier posted the Sarson kaSaag / Sarson da Saag. So here is the perfect accompaniment …Makki ki Roti / Makki da Roti Ingredients: 2 cups Makki ka Atta / fresh Corn Meal (flour) Grated Radish (optional) Salt to taste Water to…
…hakri means flat bread. All over India especially in the villages of rural India you will find, bhakri is a common man’s staple bread. It is not only a part of a traditional Indian meal but a traditional food of the farmers. Farmers always enjoy their bhakri with simple accompaniments like pitla (gram flour stew), garlic chutney & onions, mirchi thecha (a thick stir fried chutney prepared with green or red chillies along with ginger & garl…
…with a grey-white bloom on the skin. It is ethnic to India, especially to North India. It belongs to the cucumber family & is an elongated gourd which grows from creepers. Padwal is slender, cylindrical & tapering at the ends. While selecting padwal for cooking, avoid padwal which is yellow, puffy, have sunken water-soaked sections or are wrinkled at their tips. For stuffing padwals, select slightly thick ones & thinner ones for prepa…
…tant festival & family functions. It is the most famous sweet of North India. It is easily available in all mithai shops in India but the joy & satisfaction when you make it at home is something to be experienced. This awesome lip smacking mithai is so easy & simple to make. In fact, you can prepare this lovely mithai just within a few minutes. Today’s recipe is the classic Kaju Katli flavored with the queen of spices – Green Cardamom…
…very tasty and irrestible to eat. They are enjoyed in almost all states in India and are popular in South India, Maharashtra and Goa. Chakliis are mostly enjoyed at tea time and also served with drinks. It is a no mess handy any time snack. It is good for school and college goers as well as working people which can help keep hunger pangs at bay. Chakli is served on the savory platter at Christmas, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dassera. It is a great i…
…eparation. 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, heart…
…the mood for playing with colors. The tradition of Thandai is prevalent in North India. Banaras/Varanasi, is the hub for Thandai & is their speciality. Banarasis have a passion for milk based drinks & sweets. During Holi, special thandai is prepared which is laced with intoxicating bhang which sets the mood for Holi & makes one dance, sing & basically go wild! Thandai is a coolant which is prepared with purified water, cashewnuts,…
Rajma Masala is a favorite comfort food in North India. Each household has their special recipe for the preparation of these delicious red kidney beans. It is very important that the rajma is cooked to a soft and creamy consistency for the flavors to come through. For a perfect balance and good taste you need to use enough tomato puree and a good blend of spices but use it sparingly. Fresh coriander and pure ghee also helps in bringing out the f…
…n so excited and would have relished it with pride. The gorgeousPetha is a North Indian translucent candy / dry preserve and is popular as “Agra ka Petha” which started off in the royal kitchen of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Agra. The original petha was pure white with the royal flavor of rose and kewra. With the growing demand for variety and to entice the customers, the mithaiwallas gave vent to their creativity to make it special and uniqu…
…elish cool drinks. One of the most cooling and satisfying drinks is Lassi. North India especially Punjab is famous for buttermilk and lassi. Almost every Punjabi household in the villages will have their own cows and every morning enjoy the fresh dairy produce, namely, freshly churned butter, buttermilk, curds and the ever popular sweet or salty lassi. The typical traditional lassi is usually served with a huge dollop of clotted cream (balai) in t…