An easy recipe of Achhari paneer with an innovative papad covering that makes the outer crisp while the inside remains soft.
fennel seed
Bharwa Karela – Stuffed Bitter Gourd
A healthy recipe of Bitter Gourd, made in air fryer.
Shahi Kofta – Minced Chicken Meatballs Cooked in Rich Almond and Poppyseed Gravy
 Shahi Kofta- Chicken Meat balls cooked in Rich & Creamy Almond and Poppyseed gravy.
Indian Pan cakes
Meethe Poode or Meethe pue as they are sometimes called are the Punjabi version of pan cakes. In each cuisine you will find dishes that are similar and adapted to local taste. I have very fond memories of eating the meethe poode made my by grand mother. She was old and frail but would make these very patiently. My eldest aunt also liked it and whenever she would come we would make it, especially when it rains. Cold breeze, heavy rains, hot cups of tea, meethe poode and listening to stories of my Bhuji ( Father’s sister is addressed as…
Aam Ki Launji – Raw Mango Relish
No Indian meal is complete without pickles and relish. Aam ki launji is a sweet and sour relish from North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is made with a few spices and is quick & easy to make. Having spent my childhood in eastern Uttar Pradesh, I came across many dishes that required panch phoran. As the name suggests it is a mix of five spices. Unlike other mix of spices , panch phoran is a mix of whole spices, all of which are seeds, in equal quantities. I use lesser fenugreek seeds for milder taste and…
Dum Aloo
Potatoes are an integral part of every cuisine. One of our family friends used to say that in their family irrespective of how many dishes are made for a family get together, the culinary skills of the hostess will be assessed based on how well the potatoes are prepared. In all the states of India potatoes are cooked in various forms, dry and curry. Each family has it’s favorite potato preparation. There are various preparations of Dum Aloo- Kashmiri, Banarsi, Punjabi etc. My mother used to make this recipe of dum aloo whenever we had a vegetarian guest. It is…
Chanaa Masala
Many friends have asked what is the secret of your Chole and I would say none. Recently a friend complained that her Chole does not come out the way mine do. We looked at the recipe, she was using. The ingredients and ratios were OK, the only difference was that I use home made Chanaa masala. So I promised her to share my home made chanaa masala recipe. If the masala is ready then making chole is not very time consuming. Else, taking out all these spices in required measurements it self is very time consuming. Earlier my sister would…