In India we have so many cities that speaks for them self. Old cities have so much cultural heritage in store for us to explore. One such typical cultural heritage lies within the narrow gallis of the old city lanes. They say that if you want to know the real facts about the city go to the inside places, the places that is now the oldest part of the city. Bhopal, the city of lakes and Nawabs is the the richest food city after Lucknow and Hyderabad where the Mughal food impact can be easily seen in some interior parts…
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I wish to die with a mouth full of Biryani… for me there can be no love than Biryani love! The one craziest stuff that makes me go super crazy for. Biryani, no matter mutton or chicken, is my utter most favorite dish. Biryani comes from the Mughlai cuisine and has some amazing variations done in different regions where the Mughals travel. In my knowledge Biryani is made with different preparations in different states of Inida. In my blog i have been focusing on adding different kinds of Biryanis from various regions. You may also find Hyderabadi Biryani, Bombay Biryani,…
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Summers give us enough reasons to enjoy our favorite fruits as much as we can. One such summer fruit that happens to be my most favorite is Grapes. All those who have tasted fruit raita shall agree with me that grape raita is another variant that tastes amazing as a side dish with veg biryani. Omg! the thought itself makes my mouth water…hehe. Well this raita can be made both with green or the black ones. Thick curd whisked and folded with grape slices has mild sweet flavors along with some cumin powder. The red chili powder gives a lick…
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White aubergine is found in various parts of Chattisgarh. I wasn’t familiar to this white beauty until i myself went to shop for vegetables in a local market near to my house and was amazed to see white aubergines. Anticipation built up and i just couldn’t resist myself from asking the lady vegetable seller that how is this cooked. Though she told me a very basic recipe of it which she probably use to make , but somewhere i thought that this would taste even great when teamed up with pickled spices. In my home, pickles are often supplied by…
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Summers are here and the days are getting hotter day by day. This is the season when our body gets dehydrated and requires lots of fluid intake. We need to keep our stomach full with cool and hydrated body. Though there are lots of energy drink and refreshers we get in summers but the most delicious and easiest of them is ROSE LASSI. Rose flavored sweet yogurt drink is filling and super refreshing. Today the post is focused mainly on the pictures…. though i shall be sharing the recipe too but you can also call it as a picture post….
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Flavored yogurt curry that comes from the colorful Gujrat can be included as soup, starter or main course. The Gujrati kadhi is little different from the Punjabi, Sindhi or Maharashtrian Kadhi that usually comes with bhajiya or pakoda. Gujrati kadhi is warm, mildly sweet and extremely warm to the palate and digestive system. The consistency is not as thick as those regular kadhi, it’s thin and the sweetness comes by adding either sugar or jaggery. Flavored with ginger, green chilies, clove and cinnamon and tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and broken dry red chili… comes with a garnish of…
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Celebrating Leap Year with some amazing Kathal Ki Biryani | Raw Jack Fruit Biryani. Finally the month of love is coming to end and through out this month i had been cooking so many sweets and desserts. A foodie family doesn’t need any occasion to celebrate… no matter what, we should have good food in our belly before we go to bed. By this we get nice foodie dreams as well…haha! So coming back to the point, after having indulged on all those exotic sweets and desserts the whole month, today i actually wanted to celebrate the day with some…
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It’s been long i have been wanting to bake something very basic , that can be enjoyed by children, easy for non bakers or those who are new into baking and last but not the least, something eggless. Every time i bake a cake, cookie or a muffin, my readers keep on requesting for the eggless version. So here is the very basic, choco chip muffing which is eggless and can be made very easily. Muffins are easy tea time snacks that can be made either sweet or savory. Muffins are the cup cakes that can be flavored as per…
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Nankhatai or Indian short bread cookies is one of the most favorite recipes in Indian homes. I remember my mother use to make Dabba full of Nankhatais when i was in hostel. The moment i use to open the box, the whole room use to fill with the exotic aroma. Nankhatais can be flavored as per one’s choice, But the basics remain the same. Well the cracked khasta cookies is not just aromatic but also very filling. Here i am sharing the basic Nankhatai recipe with you all where i have used cardamom as the flavoring ingredient and topped with…
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Valentine is the day of Love, Care and Affection! The special day in a year when you get an opportunity to tell people around you, how much you love them. Though everyday is Valentine, but in today’s busy life each one of us somewhere miss telling our partner that we love them immensely. Hence, the day 14 Feb is special to all those busy people who forget telling their loved ones how much they are in love. A special day to make someone special feel out of this world. The day to care, pamper and spread loads of love. Though…
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Moru Curry is seasoned yogurt that is served with rice or as an accompaniment with the meal. It is a staple in Kerala cuisine and is an integral part of everyday cooking in Kerala and also parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The recipe varies a bit from state to state. The moru curry can be enjoyed as a starter or a soup before or after meals. It’s good for digestion and keeps your tummy cool in summers specially. In my house when i have nothing to cook, or in no mood to cook, i make moru curry, accompany…
