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Malai Kofta/Cheese Dumplings Simmered in a Creamy Sauce

Malai Kofta/Cheese Dumplings Simmered in a Creamy Sauce

Malai Kofta is a another classic dish from the northern parts of India. The food in this part of the country is greatly influenced by the myriad invasions we have had:  the Aryans, Mughals, Greeks, Persians, Huns, Turks, Arabs, Afghans, the Portuguese, Dutch, French and 

Paneer Kofta (Stuffed Cheese Balls)

Paneer Kofta (Stuffed Cheese Balls)

Soft Indian cheese filled with cream, cashews, raisins and deep fried for a delightful snack.

Aloo Kofta/Potato Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce

Aloo Kofta/Potato Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce

This is a continuation of the saga of the  Aloo Vadas/Fried Potato Dumplings. I will not write much today except for a little note on the evolution of this dish.

Aloo Methi/Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves

Aloo Methi/Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves

Aloo Methi is a very classic Indian recipe where the potatoes are cooked along with the very aromatic fenugreek leaves.  A very well loved recipe in our family, I make this whenever we get fresh methi/fenugreek leaves.

Dal Makhani/Lentils Simmered in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Dal Makhani/Lentils Simmered in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Dal Makhani is a classic north Indian dish where the lentils are slowly simmered for hours in a very aromatic buttery, creamy tomato sauce. (Dal=Lentils Makhani: Makhan/Butter based). Rich, decadent and extremely detectable, this is a recipe to savor and treasure.