BM # 39Day: 24State: Rajasthan Rajasthan is the neighboring state of Gujarat and one of my favorite cuisine hails from this state. I have grown up with lot of Rajasthani friends and some how till date click with the people of this community. Even though I have always attended their festivals and had their special…
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…
Brinj with Onion Raita – Pondicherry Special
BM # 39 Day : 22 State: Pondicherry Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry is a Union Territory of India formed out of four enclaves of former French India. It is also known as “The French Riviera of the East.The union territory of Pondicherry in the country of India was a French settlement for a long…
Badi Choora, Pakhala Bhat , Chuda Ghasa – Orissa Special
BM # 39 Day : 21 State : Orrisa We start with the third week of this long marathon and today it Oriya Cuisine. Cuisine of eastern state of Orissa is simple, just like the inhabitants of the state.The food pattern is largely the same as that seen in the neighboring states of Bihar and West Bengal.…
Pumpkin Oambal – Nagaland Special
BM # 39 Day : 20 State: Nagaland On the 20th day we are cooking from Nagaland. The information of this state gave me extreme shocks…read on…. The Naga cuisine is primarily non-vegetarian, although vegetables are included in the cooking. The food is extremely hot and spicy as the Nagas use Naga King Chilli…
Cauliflower Stalk Bai – Mizoram Special
BM # 39Day : 19State : Mizoram The food of Mizoram has a characteristic blend of Chinese and North Indian cuisine; thereby giving it a distinct flavour and taste. The dishes mostly include non-vegetarian preparations though vegetables are also eaten along with meat. The local people love to eat fish, mostly cooked or sauteed in…
Pukhlein a Rice and Jaggery Sweet – Meghalaya Special
BM # 39 Day : 18 State : Meghalaya Megh is rain in Hindi and Meghalaya has been rightly named after this word, as it means abode of clouds.This is the wettest place on earth and a perfect holiday destination.So on the 18th day we shall cook from Meghalaya. Meghalaya is one of the of…
Chak – Hao Kheer – Manipur Special
BM # 39 Day:17 State: Manipur Manipur is one of the seven states of north eastern India. We shall cook from this state on the 17th day .This is one of the most beautiful states and is known as Switzerland of India. Mani means a jewel and Manipur is a land of jewels. It’s…
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…
Mohanthal – Traditional Gujarati Sweet for Indian Cooking Challenge
It has been a while since I participated for the Indian Cooking Challenge.A lot has been going on since the past few months and this made it difficult to participate.I was on a break for nearly three months , I was sad to miss the challenges but at the same time happy because there is…