BM # 27 Day 12 Traditional Recipes: Andhra There was a time I would cook lot of South Indian food, but of course I was absolutely restricted to the famous Idli, wada and Dosa.I cant remember making any kurmas, or rice variety . I have learnt so much about this cuisine, but yet when it comes…
Qubooli – A Biryani from Hyderabad
BM # 18 Day 2 Qubooli is a lentil biryani from Hyderabad , the city of nawabs.Unlike other biryanis, which have veggies or some kind of meat in them this is a unique one with just lentils.The chana daal simmered with yogurt ,spiced with green chillies and spices ,makes a delicious layering for the…
Ginnappa
It’s sad that we are not so familiar with different names of Indian state cuisines.For this months Indian Cooking Challenge,we were given a Andhra speciality.The name sounded alien to me.I went on the ingredients..very familiar,with a few ingredients here and there. Sindhis call it Chawaran jo Dhodho,I move further ..the cooking procedure is like Maharashtrian…
Subz Mirch ka Saalan
Hyderabadi cuisine evolved in the kitchen of Nizams.This cuisine is highly influenced by the Mugal style…rich and spicy.The herbs and spices used in the dishes as well as the method of preperation gives them these names.Mirch ka Saalan is one of the most popular dishes from Hyderabad,which is served with the ever so popular Hyderabadi…
Double Ka Meetha
BM # 8 Day 7 The Nizami kitchen of Hyderabad had some delicious rich desserts.Among these Double Ka Meetha is the king of desserts.One could say a version of Shahi Tukde,which is Awadi.The name Double comes from the bread dough which rises to the double…and roti is a variety of Indian bread…so double roti..and meetha…
Hyderabadi Vegetable Biryani
BM # 8 Day 4 Hyderabad was one of the princely states of British India.The city was created by Sultans,hence its cuisine is greatly influenced by Turkish,Arabic,Mughlai and Tandoori.The cuisine is special because of the use of it’s ingredients,carefully chosen and cooked to the right degree and time.The slow cooking method has its influence from…