Broccoli is the most loved vegetable that comes from the cabbage family and in India it categorizes under exotic vegetables. Similarly, coming from capsicum family, bell peppers are not just colorful but also and excellent source of Vitamin A, C & B6. Stir fry vegetables are simply loved in my family and my son is a huge fan of broccoli. Though now as we a re running out of season for broccoli, i requested my sister to get them from Mumbai so that i can continue making my son’s stir fry vegetables even in monsoons. Excellent source of nutrients and…
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The month of Ramadan and Eid is comes with various mouth watering preparations where one can indulge into delicious mutton and chicken dishes. Tamatar Gosht is one such easy mutton curry that can be made in a jiffy and is a mouth watering option specially if you have sudden guests at home. Slight tangy curry that comes with tomatoes is teemed up with mutton pieces and is a cooker recipe. Hardly takes an hour to cook and goes best when served with plain steamed rice. I personally love all kinds of cooker recipes, they are simply hassle free and gives…
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Keema Matar is a quintessential dish in every Muslim home specially during Ramadan. Mutton mince slow cooked with whole spices and lots of fresh green peas is a perfect side dish to your meal and certainly a show stopper in every Ramadan get together parties. I love to add potatoes in my keema matar, but one can always avoid it if they don’t like. Mutton keema can be cooked dry or as a gravy as well. Usually keema is semi dry curry that is teemed up with rice and roomali roti. We love keema matar in any form, hence we…
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Dum ka Murgh is also popularly known as Lagan ka Murgh in Hyderabad which is actually slow cooked marinaded chicken in cashew and poppy gravy. The chicken is marinaded in curd/yogurt and spices and later slow cooked which gives a rich color and texture to the gravy. Dum ka Murgh is one of the most favorite chicken dish in my family and I often make when i have guests at home. Garnished with cashews chunks and coriander, Dum ka Murgh goes best when served with Roomali Roti, Mandey or Butter Naan. Being a contributor in Archana’s Kitchen, every month i…
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Kasuri Malai Murgh is a rich, creamy chicken curry made with cashew paste and fresh cream & flavored with fresh ground pepper and dry fenugreek leaves. Kasuri Malai Murgh comes from Mughal Cuisine and is a perfect side dish with Rumali Roti or Naan. The creamy, silky gravy with juicy and tender chicken pieces is simply irresistible and can be a show stopper dish at any house party. During Ramadan, i always try to cook some different kind of chicken and mutton dishes that can be enjoyed in the evening and also consumed in Sehri (early morning meal). In my…
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Mutton Keema Samosa is the most popular evening snack made during Ramadan at Muslims homes as well as in snack corners too. Mutton mince boiled with spices and later mixed with lots of finely chopped onion, mint and coriander gives an amazing taste and aroma when filled in a samosa. Samosa itself is the most loved street food in India, and when it’s Keema Samosa, this famous snack just reaches to another level of deliciousness. It’s weekend and this is the day when the whole family sits together for Iftaar, hence it had to be special. Iftaar preparations started since…
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Soy, one of the most richest source of protein that can be used in making different kind of delicious and mouth watering dishes. One of the most popular brand of soy in India is Nutrella, comes in chunks and well as dry minced form as well. Nutrella has a very important place in my family, whenever we short of veggies at home, these chunks come as a savior and are enjoyed and loved by my family a lot. Whether its curry, or dry chili nutrella or even minced version, nutrella is tasty and super delicious in all forms. Recently my…
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In India the food culture, tradition and recipes of the same curry change every 100 miles. Every corner, every region or every state has their own special way of making the curries. One such beautiful food state of India is West Bengal, from veggies to fishes, from mutton to sweets, Bengal cuisine has a wide range of preparations that is not just delicious but also leaves a strong impact on your palate and soul. Among many mouth watering dishes, one dish that is super delicious and close to my heart is ‘Dimer Malai Curry’ which is egg curry cooked with…
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Have you ever been on a road trip and took a halt and had food in a highway dhaba? Well if yes, then you will definitely relate to this post of mine. Dhaba food is one of the most delicious and rustic food cooked by male cooks (untrained) mostly. No matter what they make, veg or non veg, the color and the texture of the food is just simply irresistible. From dal to biryani… dhaba food has a unique kind of addiction that makes one come back again and again. This delicious looking food is damm affordable and definitely increases…
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Kebabs are an integral part of Mughlai cuisines. All non vegetarian eaters love to have kebabs as a snack or the side dish. Whether it’s veg or non veg, kebabs are super delicious and delectable and finishes in no time. Shami kebab is one such scrumptious recipe that belongs to Mughal Cuisine. Mutton pieces boiled with Bengal gram and whole spices and later blended to form a sticky and fibrous dough mix is shaped into a flat dish and shallow fried on a tawa. Shami kebabs are a perfect snack option during Ramadan and also a great side dish to…
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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 often keep Makhana/ Fox Nuts in store for my little hunger cramps. It’s healthy and good for those who are looking for some weight loss. In my family makhana is used is various forms, we often use it in making kheer and curries etc. One such super delicious makhana curry is with cashews. It’s rich and exotic, and the creamy gravy leaves you craving for more. Makhana is porous in texture hence it has a tendency to soak. So while cooking anything with makhana, one has to be very particular as in when to add and how much to…
