Yakhini Pulao

Yakhini Pulao is a pulao from the Awadhi Cuisine, the pulao is made with meat but I have opted for the vegetarian version and it is delicious. For our regular BM this year we had A to Z series where I picked the theme Pick One State and Make Three Dishes. We are ending the…

Aamras ki Kadhi

Aamras ki Kadhi is a Rajasthani Curry made with mango pulp. It uses both raw and ripe mangoes and is garnished with crunchy boondi. Aam is mango and a curry made with its puree has an amazing flavour, this kadhi belongs to Rajasthani Cuisine and has the sweetness of ripe mangoes and the tartness of…

Bhune Aaloo

Bhune Aaloo is roasted potatoes cooked in the Baniya style from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Potatoes or Aaloo are one safe pick when making any meal, so when planning my Thali or a guest meal I always pick one potato dish. The Bhune Aaloo are from the Uttar Pradesh Thali that I made…

Tomato & Date Chutney

Tomato and Date Chutney is a Bengali style chutney, made with tomatoes and dates. The Chutney is sweet and slightly tangy. Bengali’s are very fond of Chutneys, in-fact these chutneys form a special meal course for them. Normally chutneys are served along with a meal, but in a Bengali house, they are considered as a…

Mango Berry Smoothie Bowl

Mango Berry Smoothie Bowl is a nutritious, delicious bowl of blended mangoes and berries topped with bananas. These smoothie bowls can be a good source of fibre and protein. It could also have carbohydrates and good fats. They are simple to prepare and one can create a smoothie bowl with any combo of flavours and then…

Vateli Dal na Khaman

Vateli Dal na Khaman is a steamed lentil cake which is prepared with coarsely ground and fermented Bengal Gram. It is special to Surat region of Gujarat. Vateli Dal is ground lentil, and a steamed cake is made from this ground lentil which is fermented. It is due to fermentation that the batter rises and…