Poori is a puffed deep fried bread. I never ever thought I would ever blog about something as simple as poori. This is a special poori , this has been made in a different manner, which makes these ultra soft. So soft that they melt in the mouth. I had never heard the word Saanth…and…
Methi Ki Roti
BM # 41 Week 4 Day 2 Living in Gujarat we make a lot of Theplas, but on my trip to Jodhpur we had methi roti. Now for me both are same, but this restaurant where we had these said the methi roti is different. It is just flour and methi, with some dry spices,…
Amritsari Kulcha for Indian Cooking Challenge
For this month’s Indian Cooking Challenge, we had a simple Kulcha. The Kulcha is from Amritsar. Amritsar, in Punjab is a real foodie place and it is a treat to enjoy a meal there. I have been there many times and had food in Dhabbas there. Trust me the food there is out of the…
Mini Cheese Parathas with Cheese Dip for Kids Lunch Box
BM # 41 Week 2 Day 3 I have observed kids love cheese and a cheese paratha is always welcome by kids as well as grown ups.For the 3rd day of the second week I made Cheese parathas. These are very simple and kids love them.This is something that my seven year old grand…
Dhuli Urad ki Daal te Danthal de sabzi – Punjab da Khana
BM # 39Day : 23State : Punjab The term Punjab comprises two words: “punj meaning five and ab meaning water, thus the land of five rivers. After the partition of India in 1947, the Punjab province of British India was divided between India and Pakistan. The Indian Punjab was divided in 1966 with the formation…
Bharela Bataka – Maharashtra Special
BM # 39 Day : 16 State : Maharashtra Maharashtra lies on the west coast of India and different parts of the state have very different types of dishes to offer. Even inside the state itself, one can find distinguishing flavours and food styles that make eating an interesting activity altogether. Maharashtrian cuisine is divided…
Kashmiri Saag and Roti – Jammu Kashmir Special
BM # 39Day : 11state : Jammu and Kashmir The state Jammu and Kashmir consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. While the Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, Jammu’s numerous shrines attract thousands of Hindu pilgrims every…
Shahi Paneer, Paalak Paneer , Kheer – Haryana Speciality
BM # 39Day : 9State : Haryana Today is the 9th day of this Marathon and we are cooking from Haryana. Haryana, the north Indian state was carved out of the state of Punjab in 1966. Primarily an agrarian state,this land, is covered with lush greenery, and known for its wheat and milk production .…
Sattu ke Parathe aur Aaloo ka Jhol – Bihar Speciality
BM # 39Day : 4State : Bihar On Day 4 we are cooking from Bihar, this happens to be one of my favorite cuisines. The cuisine of Bihar is predominantly vegetarian, but fish, chicken and mutton are taken sparingly. This is because the population of Bihar is mainly Hindus and they are influenced by the…
Indian Stuffed Parathas…A Tribute to Tarla Dala ji
“Celebrated chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal (77) passed away at her south Mumbai residence, reportedly following a cardiac arrest. She is survived by three children, and a legacy of over 100 cookbooks and thousands of recipes.” This was the news that was more than headlines …I was completely shocked. I knew she was aging…