…re are several ways and variations of making a good Punjabi Dum Aloo. Most Indian restaurants serve Dum Aloo and it is a hot favorite and popular in many parts of the world too. Punjabis love their Dum Aloo with their tandoori rotis and enjoy it as a part of their regular meals. This Dum Aloo has smooth, thick and aromatic gravy with well balanced spices. The preparation is ideal for children too. This dish is usually served as a main course. It i…
…e, I did want to post her other favorites especially her all-time favorite Indian sweets (mithai and candy) which she never got tired of! On second thoughts, I now realize that the mithai and candy she loved so much was never prepared at home! They were always store bought ones. I did get an opportunity to observe the process of mithai making in open kitchens set up during weddings and pujas and made them but not the Agra Petha. A few years ago, I…
…thri needs no introduction as it is an extremely popular traditional North Indian anytime snack especially in Punjab. This Khasta / flaky pastry is usually prepared during festivals and celebratory occasions. Homemade mathris are a dream to be simply enjoyed with an assortment of home fresh chutneys, sauces, dips and / or pickles. It can be made with various combinations of flour and spices to achieve different thickness, texture, shape, size and…
…ip smacking dal in the comfort of your home with rotis, naans, rice or any Indian bread. Ingredients : 1 cup whole Urad Dal 1med. Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 3 fresh Green Chillies (finely chopped) 3 tbsps. Rajma (Kidney Beans) 1 inch piece fresh Ginger (scraped & finely chopped) 1 tsp. Garlic paste 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds ½ tsp. Coriander pwd. ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 fresh red Tomato (pureed)…
Kulfi is an unchurned eggless Indian ice-cream which can be made throughout the year but especially enjoyed during summer. You do not even need an ice cream maker to make kulfi. Traditionally, pure, rich & creamy milk is boiled down to reduce to half the amount. Various nuts& flavors are added to enhance the taste of the kulfi. The popular flavors of kulfi are malai (plain creamy), elaichi (cardamom), pista, badam (almond), kesar/jaffran…
…et to click pictures quite often. Sheera or Suji Halwa is so popular among Indian desserts and is mostly enjoyed at breakfast or at tea time. It is a must offering at puja and also many celebratory functions. Pineapple Sheera is loved by many and is very popular in most Indian homes. Pleasantly sweet, tangy and fruity; Pineapple Sheera is so very delicious and looks beautiful in all its golden glory. To make the Sheera, suji /rava / semolina /rula…
…is sticky. But it is very tasty if prepared well. This recipe is a typical Indian preparation & it tastes amazing with the phulkas to go with it. Ingredients : ½ kg Bhindi 2 med. size Tomatoes (chopped finely) 2 med. size Onions (chopped finely) 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped) 4 cloves of Garlic (finely chopped) ¼ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. 1 tsp. Sauf (Fennel seeds) 1 tsp. Cumin seeds ( Jeera) ½ tsp. Cumin seeds (roasted & pwd.) ½ tsp. Turm…
…xperience. This place is just unforgettable! On my return I was on a South Indian food spree. So here is my tribute to Kerala & my love for South Indian food & snacks. This recipe is especially for you to try it out & I’m sure you will love it the way I do! J Ingredients : For the Masala : 5 med. Potatoes (boiled, peeled, cubed/or roughly mashed) 4 med. Onions (peeled & sliced thinly) 5-6 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced/sli…
…utneys to top it with. To relish & savour the delectable varieties of Indian Chaat & enhance the flavor, I would like to present you with these three essential chutneys which will give you a great Chaat experience.. J Sweet Tamarind Date Chutney (Meethi Imli Khajur Chutney) Just a dash of this sweet-tart chutney, spread over chaat raises the flavor by leaps & bounds. This zesty & tangy dip adds a new dimension to any fried Indi…
…& relish. My hubby loves ladoos, burfis & all types of traditional Indian mithai but when it is ladoos I have to consider preferences & hence end up making quite a few types. This is one ladoo which I have a preference for. I remember watching so many of my friends & neighbours over the years making different types of ladoos… each one having their own unique procedure for it. Some of the people I know would be making several dozens…