…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…
…i rice but jeera rice is also a nice option. It can be relished with fresh Indian flat breads too. Here is my version of Rajma Masala which we like very much. Do give this recipe a try. 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely chopped) or pureed/paste 2 fresh ripe Tomatoes (pureed) 2 tbsps. Tomato Sauce or Ketchup (optional) 1 tsp. fresh Garlic paste ½ tsp. fresh Ginger paste 1 tbsp. Coriander pwd. ½ tsp. C…
…as Jeera Rice. Enjoy this flavorful, creamy Murg Nawabi with your favorite Indian bread or rice preparation. 🙂 Ingredients: ½ kg boneless Chicken 2 med. Onions (peel, chop & grind to a smooth paste) 3 tbsp Cashew nut paste 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger paste 2 tbsp. fresh Garlic paste 2 tbsp. fresh Tomato paste ¼ cup whisked fresh Curds/Yoghurt or to taste 4 tbsp. Milk or as needed 2 pinches Saffron (lightly pan roasted, crushed & dissolved in milk…
Curd Rice is one of the most favored South Indian rice dish. You can enjoy it as a one bowl complete meal or as a part of South Indian thali lunch or dinner. It is a great comfort food and very cooling during the hot summer months. Curd Rice is also known as Dahi Bhaath, Yoghurt Rice, Thayir Saadam, Daddojanam, Mosaranna. Curd Rice is light, healthy, soothes and aids easy digestion. Even though one may feel that adding cream and butter makes it…
…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…
…lab Jamun is one of the most well known, popular, favorite and traditional Indian sweets (mithai). There are various ways of making a good Gulab Jamun. The ingredients and the combination of ingredients may differ and every Indian who prepares it at home will take pride in preparing it in their own special and unique way. The Gulab Jamun recipe is also a well guarded secret and many may not want to share the premium recipe. Gulab Jamun are served…
…ve on a bed of steamed rice or enjoy with your favorite Goan bread or with Indian bread. Tips & Suggestions : For a spicier curry, use chillies with seeds. Soaking chillies in water helps to blend better and quickly in the spice paste. You can use whole chicken cut into pieces or breast pieces with bone or even boneless pieces of chicken. In fact, any cut of chicken can be used. In Pune, special curry pieces are sold. Some prefer chicke…
…ays transports you in a cool zone when the summer is not kind to many. The Indian summer is at its peak and it is not kind to me. I just do not enjoy Indian summer but I can surely enjoy cool treats which help me to cope up. Who can resist a good ice cream especially when its fresh and homemade? Combat heat with this delicious dreamy, creamy homemade goodness of pure milk, cream and the soothing aroma of super Vanilla in an ice cream and enjoy! 🙂…
…we enjoy it with steamed rice but relish it most with pav and the popular Indian Broon bread. I must tell you that it tastes awesome soaked in Broon. Those who have eaten Broon soaked in curry will recollect those precious moments of bliss! To make this wholesome curry, all the ingredients are always available in your pantry and fridge so you may not need to scurry for them. So what are we waiting for? If you like/love beef then let us proceed to…