Baked Veggies & Pasta is a one-pot meal with veggies, pasta and white sauce. It is topped with cheese and baked to a perfect golden. Our family is a great fan of Baked Dishes, and we make sure that they are full of nutrition. A baked dish with a creamy white sauce made with whole…
Onion Raita | Raita for Pulao and Biryani
Onion Raita is one of the most simple raitas made in Indian cuisine. The creamy yoghurt has a crunch of onion and zing of the green chilly. I had never made just Onion Raita, and when I made the Chettinad Wedding Spread, I found it was one of the simple side dishes on the menu.…
Navtad na Samosa | Patti Samosa
Navtad na Samosa are popular samosas made from a strip or patti. The stuffed pastry is crisp and crunchy with different stuffings and can be fried or baked. The alphabet N brings us to Navtad na Samosa or Patti Samosas for the A to Z series, where I am posting Thali Recipes. I had made…
Makhana Mithadi | Traditional Himachal Sweet
Makhana Mithadi is a traditional sweet from the state of Himachal Pradesh. The syrup-based sweet is made with fox nuts and dried fruits and nuts. Makhana is also known as Phool Patashe / Lotus seeds / Fox Nuts. They come from a plant that grows in stagnant water ponds, Makhanas are white seeds that are…
Paneer Tikka Masala | Restaurant Style Paneer
Paneer Tikka Masala is a North Indian curry made with marinated smoky paneer, grilled to perfection and simmered into a delicious onion tomato gravy. For the last two days, I have been posting Protein Rich Recipes with Paneer as the main ingredient. I have yet another recipe with paneer for today. Paneer Tikka is a…
Shahi Paneer | Paneer in Cashew Gravy
Shahi Paneer is a silky, creamy and rich paneer from the royal kitchens of Mughals, it is one of the most popular restaurant dishes. When we talk of Shahi, we mean rich and royal, so this Shahi Paneer is from the royal cuisine of Mughals. It is made with onions and cashews, butter and cream.…
Paneer Lasooni |Paneer with Garlic
Paneer Lasooni is a delicious paneer dish that is dominantly flavoured with garlic. It has a rich creamy gravy made with onions and tomatoes. Paneer/cottage cheese is an Indian cheese that can be easily prepared at home or store-bought, though I always prefer the homemade one. I normally make paneer from full-fat milk and use…
Limbu Sarbat | Limbaca Sarbat
Limbu Sarbat is a refreshing drink made with lemon juice, sugar and water. It is the best summer drink that energizes you instantly. We are working on the A to Z series where I am posting all Thali Recipes, today’s alphabet is L. I had a couple of options for this alphabet. Lauki ki Pakode…
Karela Sindhi Style | Dhage waara Karela
Karela Sindhi Style is stuffed bitter gourds which are typically made in Sindhi homes. They are a true delicacy. The alphabet K brings us to Karela or bitter gourds. A lot of people shy away from these due to their bitterness but they are my favourite, especially the stuffed ones and the Sindhi style. Every…
Janta Roti | Soft Roti from Odhisa
Janta Roti is a flatbread from the state of Odhisa. It is made with precooked flour which results in a soft melt in the mouth roti. It was some seven years back when I posted the Orrisa Thali and served Janta Roti in it, but never got around posting the recipe for it. Now that…