Achaari Paneer Pulao is a very flavourful Pulao which is a one pot meal with mild pickle flavour and chunks of marinated and grilled paneer cubes. The Achaari Pulao had been on my to do list since a very long time , but somehow we have almost stopped eating pickles so was hesitant . Finally…
Banarasi Tandoori Biryani is a smoky biryani made with flavourful tandoori vegetables and long grain Basmati rice . Biryanis are a favourite one pot meal on our Sunday Lunch and I am always in a quest to look for a new biryani . While searching for a good biryani I came across a video where…
Mattar Paneer is a Indian curry made with fresh green peas and cottage cheese cubes. A simple yet very flavourful curry which can be made in different versions . Mattar Paneer is a regular feature in our house . I make different versions , but doubt if I have posted any of them . Today’s…
On the last day of this year’s BM post under Special Theme I have Patra nu Paneer. One of the popular dishes of Parsi’s is Paatra ne Macchi , which is marinated and steamed in banana leaves. I substituted paneer for fish ! It was after a long thought process that I decided on this…
BM # 70 Week 4, Day 2 Theme : Special Theme I have chosen to post Uttar Pradesh Thali recipes for this last week. Yesterday it was Bhindi ka Saalan, the UP ites are very fond of Pasanda recipes and among these Panner Pasanda is a big hit. The paneer is sandwiched with a rich…
BM # 28 Day 1 After a month long marathon, only two days have passed and we are back into another edition.This week I have picked samosas . I have always liked samosas, the Indian pastry with spicy potato stuffing,deep fried to a golden, or baked .They are a perfect tea time snack. Patti…
BM # 16 Day 7 For my nephew’s wedding I took charge of getting all the sweets from the sweet shop, and the chatter box that I am I started discussing the various mithais that this shop served.I saw a variety of parwal mithai which I found very interesting.These looked very attractive and inviting. I…
BM # 16 Day 6 For the sixth day of this marathon I wanted to make yet another paneer from the wedding spread.While working on it I failed not once but twice.The second time it was even worse.I made a smooth paste from cottage cheese and did’nt know what to do with it!!I just…
BM # 16 Day 4 I remember Maa making paneer in coconut gravy.This paneer was made only on special occasions.A dish which had an amazing flavor …a flavor which still lingers..in memories.Maa has given up on cooking, with age she cooks just the basic if need arises.I wish I could cook for her what…
BM # 16 Day 3 The mercury is soaring as high as 44 !!..and the only place that I like is either the ac room or the refrigerator. When it comes to serving light bites I try and find simple ,quick versions.Something which can be done in a jiffy.This herbed paneer is real quick, tastes…