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Dal Makhani – Authentic dhaba style.

With corona virus spread around and India having a nationwide lock down, everyone is trying to contribute their little part in preventing the spread of the pandemic. Being stuck in houses does gets boring but we should be always grateful for we being the privileged ones staying in safe. As a plus point to this lock down, it’s lovely to see people try their hands … Continue reading Dal Makhani – Authentic dhaba style.

Indonesian Gado Gado Rice Vermiceli Sticky post

Indonasian Gado Gado Rice Vermicelli

This recipe is inspired by Gado Gado, which is among the 5 National Dishes of Indonesia. It is a colorful and crunchy salad, made with a wide array of raw and steamed vegetables, tofu or tempeh, hard boiled egg, traditionally in a peanut dressing, served with a rice side like rice noodles, steamed rice or rice cakes. For my version, I’ve stir fried some rice … Continue reading Indonasian Gado Gado Rice Vermicelli

Jauzi Halwa- the lesser known Hyderabadi Sweet. Sticky post

Jauzi Halwa- the lesser known Hyderabadi Sweet.

Labelled as the Nizam’s favourite sweet, the Jauzi Halwa at Hameedi Confectionery in Hyderabad is the stuff of legends with the shop dating back more than 100 years. The roots of the sweet lie in Turkey from where the owners had migrated. This specialty sweet isn’t for the light hearted. It is Made using lots of ghee, sprouted wheat flour, milk, saffron, a special spice … Continue reading Jauzi Halwa- the lesser known Hyderabadi Sweet.

Soya Chunks/ Nutri Nuggets Rogan Josh Curry Sticky post

Soya Chunks/ Nutri Nuggets Rogan Josh Curry

The aromatic, deep red, spicy curry from the Kashmiri cuisine, Rogan Josh is traditionally a lamb curry savored by meat lovers. With a blend of hot spices like dried ginger (Sonth) & whole garam masala and cool spices like cardamom & fennel, this dish of Persian origins was brought down to Kashmir by the Mughals. “Rogan” essentially means oil and “Josh” essentially means heat. Thus … Continue reading Soya Chunks/ Nutri Nuggets Rogan Josh Curry

Homemade Peanut Butter- in 5 minutes Sticky post

Homemade Peanut Butter- in 5 minutes.

Peanut butter, a healthy & delicious substitute of table butter as a spread on your bread & buns is a classic favourite, relished by all. Though it is super healthy and rich in good fats, did you know that the store bought peanut butter is equally harmful for your health? Loaded with salt, sugar, preservatives, harmful vegetable oils and lesser peanuts, store bought peanut butter … Continue reading Homemade Peanut Butter- in 5 minutes.

Navratri Paneer Makhani without Onion & Garlic Sticky post

Navratri Paneer Makhani without Onion & Garlic

Paneer Makhani is a vegetarian classic favorite and you can savor it during fasting or Navratri by omitting the onion & garlic in the gravy. Paneer is an excellent source of vegetarian protein and keeps you filled through the day while fasting. The gravy is rich, creamy, spicy and tangy based on tomatoes & cashew. The sabzi goes good with salad, kuttu and singhara poori … Continue reading Navratri Paneer Makhani without Onion & Garlic

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Sabudana Vada in Paniyaram Pan

Crisp on the outside, soft inside, Sabudana vadas are a Maharashtrian snack savoured by people all over India, especially during Navratri and other fasting days. Flavoured with some spices, coriander and peanuts to add texture, these are a feast during fasting. Sabudana or Sago or Tapioca pearl is made of tapioca. It is gluten free, light on stomach and an excellent source of carbs to … Continue reading Sabudana Vada in Paniyaram Pan