Achaari sabzi’s are my favorite ones, then they may be from paneer, aaloo . gheeya or Arbi.To this list I have added petha, or Pumpkin. As a kid I knew Pumpkin by the name of Kaddu, but over the years I have learnt many names for this versatile squash.Today I have made achaari petha ,…
Shahi Tukda with Badaam Gulkand
For this Blog Hop , Radhika sent us the schedule just one day before Raksha Bandhan. I was paired with Priya Mithrawal of Mharo Rajasthan. Priya is not new to me and I have been to her blog many times. She has a treasure of Rajasthani recipes , which happens to be my second favorite cuisine. the…
Aaloo Dum
BM # 19 Day 3 For today I have chosen yet another Gourmet gravy which can be used in various ways. This is gravy which is dominated by onions and has a very strong flavor of the roasted powdered masala. It is the spice powder, in this gravy which makes this dish so very…
Kashmiri Dum Aaloo
BM # 19 Day 2 While preparing for this BM, I realized I had not posted the Kashmiri Dum Aaloo recipe from my Kashmiri Thali.This is one of the most hit recipes and though it surely is some procedure, but with a little planning one can easily make this aromatic rich gravy.You can even…
Paneer Koftas in Rich Gravy
BM # 19 Day 1 For the first week of this edition of BM, I have chosen Gourmet Gravies. A North Indian meal is normally rich by itself, but of course when we have dinners the same food cannot be served. It has to be special…rather rich. Now what makes these gravies rich? I…
Peas,Corn and Paneer Biryani
BM # 18 Day 1 Cooking rice in different varieties has always been very interesting.Rice is one ingredient that one can really play with.This is not a traditional biryani,but I simply loved the flavors in it. I experimented with these rice just for fun, and I was glad as everyone enjoyed these. for the…
North Indian Thali
BM # 16 Day 7 7th day and the last day for this version of BM…next month we start a new version, friends do check the details here.I love hosting elaborate formal dinners, I try to cook everything at home in a planned way so I can enjoy the meal with the guest.I hate to…
Makhmali Paneer
BM # 16 Day 4 I remember Maa making paneer in coconut gravy.This paneer was made only on special occasions.A dish which had an amazing flavor …a flavor which still lingers..in memories.Maa has given up on cooking, with age she cooks just the basic if need arises.I wish I could cook for her what…
Paneer Paandaan
BM # 16 Day 1 For this Marathon I have picked up the theme pick one cook all…so this complete week I shall cook with the most versatile ingredient Paneer.I have cooked with Paneer before but this is one favourite ingredient which most of us enjoy the most. Weddings these days are an elaborate affair.Starting…
Bread Gulab Jamuns for Aarthi’s Virtual Bridal Shower
Recipe For A Happy Marriage Take plenty of Patience, Blend smoothly with Love; Fold enough Humor To season above. Then sprinkle with Laughter, And stir in some Praise; Add Kindness and Tact for Those difficult days. Mix warmly together With Trust, Faith, and Cheer; Makes one Happy Marriage That mellows each year. Since we belong…