Kweshwe

BM # 10   Day 4 Years back when I was in college I had a friend who migrated from Burma.Her mom cooked excellent Burmese.Kweshwe was one of the dishes I remember.Very recently one of my friends made this for lunch…memories flashed back…I had not had this in the last 30 years!!…Kweshwe is a Burmese…

Paneer Laajawab

BM # 9  Day 6 No Punjabi spread would be complete without a Paneer dish.One hears about Kadai Paneer ,Paneer Butter Masala….but Paneer Laajawaab……?…well after my son finished eating this, his reaction was…wah!!…Paneer Laajawaab hai…and there I decided to name my dish!!..not that this was a new recipe ,but sometimes the same dish ….for unknown…

Paneer Makhana Keema

BM # 9   Day 5 Phool Makhanas are puffed Lotus seeds.these are healthy and delicious and ahave a creamy taste.Perhaps for this reason they are served at most of the formal Punjabi meals and at wedding spreads.Almonds  and paneer make this curry really rich. 1cup……………………… phool makhana 3……………………………..chopped onions 2tsp………………………. ginger garlic paste ¼…

Dhabe de Chole

BM # 9  Day 3 Cholaas are one dish that everyone is fond of and there are too many different ways to make these.Years back while talking to my friend’s mom (yes a Punjabi!!) I got this recipe .No fuss!!quick!! and authentic Panju!!.a recipe which is used in dhabas….check out for yourself…… For the Chole…..…

Daal-e-Mahaarani

BM # 8   Day 6 The splendor of the Mughal Cuisine is reflected in it’s cuisine which is the richest in the country.It represents the cooking style used in Delhi,U.P, Punjab in the north and Hyderabad coming down to south.The rich food is spicy and fingerlicking.This was served in jade,silver or porcelain .Today I…

Stuffed Tomatoes

BM # Day 5 Awadhi Cuisine is greatly influenced by Mughal cooking.The cuisine is rich and milk,paneer ,khoya and cream are extensively used to prepare the dishes.The Awadhi Dastarkhana had a big spread and the dishes were prepared according to the season. Stuffed Tomatoes are from a Lucknowi kitchen.The tomatoes ,after stuffing and frying ,when…