Saunfia Karele are bitter gourds made in a typical Punjabi style where these gourds have a unique flavor of fennel or saunf . Karele or bitter gourds make an excellent side dish and taste absolutely delicious . I know there are many people who just cannot eat this humble , delicious and nutritious veggie due it’s…
Hari Moong ki Dal is the split green lentil which makes a simple yet delicious meal along with some rotis or parathas . Hari Moong ki Dal is one of the most nutritious lentil with many health benefits . It is full of fibre and protein . This lentil is versatile and can be used…
Aaloo Pasanda is a curry made with sautéed potato slices , these slices are dunked in a flavorful onion tomato gravy and can be enjoyed with both rice and roti . In the month of April we normally have a Mega Marathon where we post all through the month except Sundays . Unfortunately with Carona…
Gulab Phirni is a rice and milk pudding with a flavor and aroma of fresh red roses . Phirni is a simple pudding , but a traditional one , made on festivals , here I have given it a slight twist by adding rose water , rose petals and finally some edible color . One…
Chatpate Chole are tangy spicy chickpeas cooked in dry pomegranate powder . The chickpeas absorb the color and flavor of pomegranate making them super delicious. We are working on A to Z series for the regular BM , I have decided on Pick One State and Make Three Dishes . The state for January is…
Bheega Kulcha is a street food from Amritsar , where Kulcha , the Indian flat bread is dunked into a Chola curry . The crisp onions and chutneys make it a perfect street food . B for Bheega Kulcha ! And this Bheega Kulcha has been on my mind ever since I tasted it…
Aloo Tikki Choley is a lip-smacking street food from the streets of Amritsar , Punjab . It makes a delicious platter with a patty, chickpeas and chutneys. We are starting a new A to Z series from Jan 2020 and through the whole year. It’s an interesting theme and we are going to have…
Bhindi Masala is a dry side dish with either some curry or daal . It is stuffed with basic spices and garlic . A simple everyday dish , but yet a favourite of many . Call it Bhindi , Okra or Lady Fingers , this is one veggie which is our favourite . My kids…
Kulhad wale Rajma Chawal are the famous Punjabi Style cooked Rajma served with rice and accompaniments in a earthen pot called kulhad . Kulhads are earthen pots and these are available in various sizes and shapes . kulhars are made by firing in a kiln and are almost never reused,and are like a disposable cup.…
Achaari Paneer Pulao is a very flavourful Pulao which is a one pot meal with mild pickle flavour and chunks of marinated and grilled paneer cubes. The Achaari Pulao had been on my to do list since a very long time , but somehow we have almost stopped eating pickles so was hesitant . Finally…