Tag: Indian

Shorshe Sheem: Hyacinth Beans cooked with Mustard Paste

Shorshe Sheem: Hyacinth Beans cooked with Mustard Paste

    Hyacinth beans transports me back to my childhood – of a huge family garden that  adorned the front of our home and of the beautiful deep purple pink flowers. They sparked up one corner of our lush green patch. The home that belonged to 

Medu Vada: Savory Lentil Fritters

Medu Vada: Savory Lentil Fritters

    While the wind howled and screeched outside one day, whistling into our home through the fireplace and window panes, we stayed home  munching on these crispy, golden Vadas.  

Semolina and Vegetable Pulao/Pilaf

Semolina and Vegetable Pulao/Pilaf

    Piping hot semolina with tender medley of vegetables and some spicy chutney is the way to break that fast on a cold and frosty morning.  

Pnyaj, Tomato diye Posto: Onions & Tomatoes cooked in Poppy Seed Paste

Pnyaj, Tomato diye Posto: Onions & Tomatoes cooked in Poppy Seed Paste

    Spicy, tangy and with unique taste and flavors, this is lip smacking good, and comes with immense possibilities of much more than just a side dish. Will that lure you to making this for yourself ? At least once?  

Makhani Gobi: Cauliflower in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Makhani Gobi: Cauliflower in Creamy Tomato Sauce

    Gobi Makhani or Gobi Butter Masala is another of the popular “Makhani or Butter Masala” recipes. Any “Makhani” dish speaks eloquently of the magnificence of the Indian cuisine. They all have a stately aura around them. In today’s recipe, the cauliflower florets are cooked in a fragrant and silky sauce