My friend Anisa Arif is a great human being. Her hard work and dedication towards her work is remarkable and commendable. The proud owner of Zaiqa – The spice store , does wonders with her hands. Her spices are simply outstanding and far better than what we usually purchase from shops. Recently Anisa asked me to try her Zaiqa Palak Paneer Spice Mix and as a blogger what better gift i could have asked for. Anisa, being the most kind and generous person sent me various other spice mixes too…which i shall be reviewing in my upcoming posts. Before this…
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As a kid i had been fond of paneer a lot and my love for it is still not over :p One of my most favorite childhood recipe made by my mom is Shaam Savera. Honestly i never knew this name till i came acroos Sanjeev Kapoor’s recipe. My mom use to call it as palak paneer kofta. But after coming across Shaam Savera i realized the significance of it and the very beautiful reason behind the naming of this dish. Shaam in hindi means Evening and Savera in Hindi means Morning. Now as you see both paneer and spinach…
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My Chaat cravings finally came to rest in peace only when i had a plate of Dahi Bhalla Chaat. Usually i avoid Dahi vadas or Dahi Bhallas these days just because they are deep fried and just not good for health. But this doesn’t mean one cannot have it. Well yes, if you have a Panniyaram pan or Appe pan then you are sorted. Ever since i got this magical pan in my kitchen, my oil comsumption is cut to half and sometimes even zero. After having tried hell lot of this in Appe pan, today i tried making some…
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BEDMI ALOO KI SABZI is no onion, no garlic potato curry which has lots of tomatoes and spices to enhance the flavor. Bedmi aloo is usually served with bedmi poori and is a commom breakfast option in Uttar Pradesh. I first had Bedmi aloo in Agra. They serve the curry with a very spicy Kachori. The curry has a bit tangy flavor because of tomatoes and is balanced with dry spices and curry leaves. My son loves this curry a lot and so does his mom :p The recipe is quick and can be made in a jiffy. I serve…
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Lehsuni Dal Palak … lentils cooked with spinach and tempered with garlic generously is a treat for the tummy in those cozy winter nights. My family is crazy for spinach, we can have spinach in every possible form. With the onset of winters, we start growing spinach and other leafy vegetables in batches. As i have lots of pets at home, hence gardening for me is a task to maintain, cz often the plants get destroyed by my four legged family members. Hence the only alternate left for us is to grow vegetables in pots. Our first batch of fresh…
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Today, India is one of the largest tea producers in the world, although over 70 per cent of its tea is consumed within India itself. In this, India is also among the top 5 per-capita tea consumers. A number of renowned teas, such as Assam and Darjeeling, also grow exclusively in India. The Indian tea industry has grown to own many global tea brands and has evolved into one of the most technologically equipped tea industries in the world. Nothing beats cold in the winter like a piping hot cup of ginger tea. With its high levels of Vitamin C,…
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Medu vada (the vada with a hole) is not just an important part of every day meal in South India but also is very important in every special occasion’s menu. Grounded urad dal when shaped like a disk with a whole in between is South India’s most common and favorite break fast or snack option. Medu Vada or you may also know it as Bundt fritters are crisp outside and soft inside and taste amazing when dunked in hot and tangy Sambhar. Medu vadas can be flavored as per your own choice. Many people like adding chopped onions and curry…
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From past few days i had been baking a lot, from bread to cakes, from pasties to cookies… pheww! But hold on guys, this doesn’t mean i am tired of it. Baking is therapeutic , but the only concern for me is to keep a watch on my health. Recently i had been working on my diet regime hence i wanted to avoid APF and sugar as much as i could. Early this morning while surfing on net, i came across a savory cake recipe which was healthy, nutritious , delicious and scrumptious. It’s Savory Semolina Cake. Though the original…
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Navratan Korma aka Nine- Gem-Curry gets it’s name after the nine ingredients 9vegetables, fruits and nuts) used in making a creamy, semi-sweet Mughlai Curry. This royal curry was made in the imperial kitchens known as ‘Bawarchikhana’ for the Kings and the Queens during the Mughal Era. Mughali Cuisines are over the top delicious and this particular curry tops the chart as it makes it more royal with the use of fruits, assorted vegetables and nuts. The curry becomes rich with the use of cream, cashew paste and coconut milk at times. I have learned this recipe from my grandmother, who…
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I ma too much fond of curd. I can have curd in any form…lassi, chaas or in a curry. Medically the doctors suggest to have curd more than the milk. It’s good for our immunity system as well. In summers curd has to be my part of meal every day. It keep my stomach and digestive system cool and mostly protects me from falling ill. One such amazing yogurt curry is Dahi Wale Aloo… a common dish in Punjab and Northern region of India. Boiled potato chunks cooked in a thick creamt yogurt curry gives a blast to your palate….
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Chinese is the new flavor in town, an what better than having some Indo-Chinese affair with some lip smacking Chili Paneer Chili . Our desi Indian Cottage Cheese or tofu when combined with Chinese flavor makes it absolutely delectable. The saucy sticky gravy with paneer, onions and green bell peppers gives a perfect blend of Indian and Chinese flavors. Me and my son are a big time fan of Indo Chinese food. Infact this is the only paneer delicacy where my son finishes off all the pieces alone without any fuss. Best part in this dish is that the consistency…
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Whenever i die i would love to die with a spoon full of Biryani in my mouth! The only mutton delicacy i believe is worth dying for is non other than Biryani. Slow cooked meat with whole spices and curd when comes with long grain rice, the flavor and the aroma is simply unbeatable. My love for biryani mainly begun when i was in college. Despite of being born and brought up in a Muslim family, Biryani has though been one of our staple food, still the journey of falling in love with the delicacy started after i went to…
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