Qeema Paratha is a stuffed rectangular pocket paratha made with minced cauliflower and fresh green peas .This is a vegetarian version of the popular minced meat parathas. For the alphabet ‘Q’ I knew I had to make a Qeema Paratha as Q doesn’t offer much options in terms of Indian recipes . Normally when we…
Hariyali Saat Dhan ki Roti is a healthy roti made with seven grains . It is enriched with loads of greens like spinach , fenugreek and coriander . Saat Dhan ki Roti is a popular recipe of Tarla Dalal and while browsing her book on Parathas I decided to give a twist to the paratha…
Dhapate is type of Maharashtrian roti /paratha made by using multi grain flours, herbs and spices. The paratha can either be roasted on a griddle or can be deep fried . Maharashtra occupies a vast area geographically and the food available in different regions is completely different . It is interesting to note the diversity…
Vanela Ganthia is a popular Gujrati snack made of gram flour . The savoury snack is absolutely bland but peps up the taste as it is served with fried green chillies and a salad made of grated carrots or raw papaya , depending on the season . Hot , juicy and crisp jalebis is the…
Tameta na Bhajiya are batter fried tomato fritters . Thick slices of tomatoes are layered with spicy chutney , dipped into a chickpea batter and fried to a golden. Tameta is the Gujju pronunciation for Tomatoes and bhajiyas are fritters . Moving on Exploring the Flavours of Street Food , I have yet another street…
Ratalu Poori is a very flavorful yam fritter from the city of Surat, Gujrat. Yes, We are at the alphabet R today and I am Exploring the Flavors of Surat. Surat is a city in West gujarat which is very popular for its textile market and diamonds . The city is about 6 hours from…
Dahi Pakodi is my choice for Day 3 under Recipes with three ingredients theme . I have posted Lachko Daal and Maad for Day 1 and Day 2 . All three recipes belong to Rajasthani Cuisine and were a part of the Rajasthani Thali that I posted for Protein Rich Mega Marathon . Pakodi is…
Among popular SIndhi cuisines we have a long list . Kadi Chawara, Daal Pakwan, Seyu Patata and Sai Bhaji rank almost on the top . Sai Bhaji is spinach with lentil and veggies cooked together and then mashed up , just like how we mash Pav Bhaji . This is a green that we enjoy…
Ever since I visited Bihar, I have been wanting to make a Bihari Thali . Visiting a new state is very exciting , I am forever on a lookout for traditional food . This could be on the streets , restaurants or hotels . Bihari Thali changes according to the season , but rice ,…