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…
Dahi Wada Aloo Dum is a Street Food from Orissa . The dish is a combination of Dahi Wada, Aloo Dum and Ghughni. I had never heard of Dahi Wada Aloo Dum , it was my niece Juhi who had this at a friends place and asked me to make . I checked on…
Gatte ka Pulao is a Rajasthani variety of rice pulao and was suggested by my marvari friend who is my walking partner and a gym friend . She doesn’t cook much but has a treasure of recipes . On one of our morning walks she gave me the recipe for this Gatta Pulao , which…
I have chosen to work under the theme crepes for the first week of BM 82 . Yesterday I made Spinach and Lentil Crepes , today I have the Besan Chilla . Besan chilla are very popular in Rajasthan , they are also very popular as a street food in Delhi . Now we…
Today is the last day of September Mega Marathon where we have been posting Protein Rich recipes throughout the month. I have posted Kebabs, Biryanis, Salads, Recipes with Nuts and Seeds and for the final week Traditional Thalis. The marathon has been a great learning experience . Thanks to Valli for an excellent theme .…
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 ,…
The last in the Prorein Rich Salad series is Tandoori Paneer Tikka Salad . Paneer or cottage cheese is very popular in India . Paneer is to India what cheese is to the rest of the world. It is a slow-digesting dairy protein, which also offers you a good amount of calcium. It keeps you…
Wadi or Wadiyan are a specialty of Punjabi Cuisine . These are sun dried lentil dumplings. The Wadi is a summer essential and is made in most northern states as well as Southern states. The Wadis are also called Wadiyan , Vadiyal, Vadiyalu. Today we shall talk about the Amritsari Wadi . This Wadi is…
Indians can’t do without their daals, be it chana , urad or moong. A part of almost every meal, lentils are an easy and inexpensive way of amping up our intake of protein, fiber and essential minerals. We can serve these with a side of rice or roti for a complete meal . You could make…
Next in the Biryani series is Rajma Biryani . Kidney beans are a chock-a-block with protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Paired with boiled or steamed rice, Rajma-Chawal is an all time favourite dish in Punjabi households . It is a wholesome meal .One really doesn’t require a side dish with it . Using the Rajma Chawal…