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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.

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

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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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Navratri Malai Kofta

A hearty, rich and creamy meal but cutting little on calories, what can be better than Malai Kofta when your cravings go super high in Navratri? Making the koftas healthier, I’ve skipped from the usual deep frying and prepared the koftas in a paniyaram pan. The koftas are soft, paneer based and melt in mouth with a bite. I’ve served the koftas in a rich … Continue reading Navratri Malai Kofta