Gajjar Ka Halwa or Gajrella as we Delhites call it ,is an absolutely perfect dessert in winters.I have nostalgic memories.I remember as a kid dad used to get this sweet from a famous confectioner..the Halwa used to be made of thickly shredded carrots ,cooked in ghee and sugar and topped with Khoya and nuts. The…
Sarso da Saag te Makki de Roti
BM # 9 Day 7 Among Punjabi food my all time favorite is Sarso ka saag.Every winters when these musturd greens hit the market my hubby makes it a point to get them,he knows this is The Best winter choice for me.The taste of these is little varied from what we get in Delhi,so mom…
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…
Phirni
BM # 9 Day 4 First I would like to wish all my friends a Very Happy Diwali. I always plan my posts in such a way that I dont rush at the last minute.Infact today’s post was ready too but I realised it is Diwali and I should post something sweet.So I am doing…
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…..…
Paalak Paneer Tikki
BM # 9 Day 2 Among Punjabi food we come across real heavy snacks ,which can easily pass of as meals in today’s times.Tikkis ,samosas and Pakoras are always on the hot list.Since I have already posted samosas I choose Tikkis for today’s theme.The ever so popular Palak Paneer from the Pujabi cuisine has…
Achaari Arbi
BM # 9 Day 1 For this edition of Blogging Marathon,hosted by Srivalli I have picked up Regional Recipes.Even though I am a Sindhi living in Gujrat I still am a lover of Punjabi food.Born and brought up in the north I have always been surrounded by Punjabis.Neddless to say my everyday cooking has a…
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…
Punjabi Mango Pickle
I am very fond of pickles,but normally I make water based pickles ,which last for a week. I have some wonderful friends who are very good with the other pickles,so normally I get my stock from them..The ICC …..yes..The Indian Cooking Challenge announced a Punjabi pickle this time…a pickle which had oil and the recipe is the…