…a Saag is a traditional gem in the bouquet of authentic Punjabi vegetarian cuisine. It is the pride of Punjab and every Punjabi loves it. Sarson and Bathua are grown and available in the winter so that is the time it is used to make saag. Sarson is mustard in Punjabi and Hindi. The word “Saag” is greens. In the villages of Punjab it is slow cooked on wood fired clay stoves.To prepare it the traditional slow cooked way, you need tremendous patience…
…shed pork preparations. The wonderful gems from the treasure trove of Goan Cuisine which is influenced by the Portuguese, are always enjoyed with steaming fresh sannas, Goan parboiled rice and with Goan breads like pao, poee from the wood fired ovens or with hot chapatis made with rice and coconut. “Sarapatel” or “Sarpatel” prepared by Mangaloreans and East Indians of Bombay / Mumbai differs as well. Each household in Goa a…
…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 baking. There are people who love methi and some who dislike it. Many are averse to it due to its subtle bitter taste. It imparts a strong, unique and distinctive flavor to any dish but should be add…
South Indian cuisine is incomplete without sambhar & chutney. What makes it unique is that one can enjoy it with various chutneys & sambhar. Ideally I love to have idlis with sambhar as well as chutney but one can enjoy it with any one of these too. Today’s post is the chutney to go with the idlis I posted earlier.. Enjoy steaming hot idlis for breakfast or as a snack with this inviting chutney! J Ingredients : ½ fresh Coconut (scraped…
…oya mince or even mixed vegetable filling. It is an authentic part of Goan cuisine & a must have at Christmas, New Year & Easter. It is a tasty finger food & great as a dry lunch too. Today’s recipe is quick, easy, tasty & will just melt in your mouth. So go ahead & try these delicious Mince Potato Chops.. J Ingredients : 500 gms. Potatoes 250 gms. Mince (chicken, beef, lamb) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) 2…
…loved & popular dishes of South India. It is the King of South Indian 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 R…
…flavor of traditional home cooking. Pomfret Recheado is the pride of Goan Cuisine & a must have irrespective of any special occasion. Each household may have their own special combination of spices to prepare a unique recheado masala. Here is my favorite recipe for the ever popular Silver Pomfret for you to enjoy. It is great as a starter & goes well with pulao, rice & curry or steamed rice & dalfry/ tadka.. Bon Appetit ! 🙂 Ingred…
…This version of Chicken Chilli is an easy to cook one. We all love Chinese cuisine so I thought I’d share this recipe with you. My boys can finish a bowl full of this Chicken Chilli in minutes. J So here’s one from my Chinese Kitchen. Happy Cooking!! J Ingredients : · 2 Chicken Breasts (boneless) · 1 tsp. fresh Ginger paste · &nbs…
…s from the Portuguese word “Chacuti.” It is a unique dish which Goan cuisine has to offer. No Goan feast & celebration is complete without xacuti. It tastes amazing with sannas. Here is my way of cooking this special fragrant gravy which we enjoyed & it tasted even better the next day.. J Ingredients : · 1 kg Chicken pieces · 8 to…
Patra ni Macchi is the most popular dish in Parsi Cuisine. It is a signature dish traditionally served at Parsi wedding dinners, Navjote receptions, Pateti (Parsi New Year) & other celebratory occasions. This special Parsi preparation is extremely simple, easy, healthy & tastes absolutely divine. This lovely steamed fish covered with refreshing green chutney is a weight watcher’s delight & tastes awesome with Parsi Brown Rice & D…