Bangla Ranna – Bengali Cuisine
- 16
- August
- 2017
Bengali Cuisine is a culinary style originated in Bengal, a region in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, which is now divided between Bangladesh (country) and West Bengal (state of India). Originally, it is Bengalis who developed the multi-course tradition in the subcontinent that is analogous in structure to that of modern service (à […]
Maharashtrian Thali – Marathi Cuisine
- 09
- August
- 2017
The cuisine of the Maharashtra is quite distinct, while sharing much with most of the other Indian cuisines. Traditionally. Marathi people’s cuisine is considered to be more austere than others. The main meal includes variety of mild and spicy dishes. Along with a variety of grains and vegetables are included in everyday cooking. While, meat […]
Malar’s Signature Dish – The Language Of Love
- 19
- December
- 2014
What is the best expression of love? People show their affection in one or in many ways! Well…spending quality time together comes as first choice; exchanging gifts, works for materialistic people; acts of care and service is definitely a way to go; physical touch, caresses and patting, tops everything up; and last but not least […]
Kashmiri Rogan Josh – Rich and Dreamy Dish
- 27
- December
- 2013
The creamy rich Rogan Josh is an ultimate comfort food. I love curling up on the couch with a hot bowl of dinner. And, the leftovers are great for the next day’s lunch. Slow cooking the meat until tender is one of my favorite method of preparing them. If you are in a hurry, you […]
Meen Pollichathu – Aromatic Treat
- 24
- November
- 2013
Other Names: Fish fry in plantain leaf wrap. Grilled fish in plantain leaf wrap. Kerala Style Meen Varuval. Vazhailai – Poricha Meen. If you have been keeping up with this blog since 2005, you would see the pattern here. I am a sucker for seafood. I also feel that no other food is worth making. […]
Andhra Tomato Pappu – Southern Comfort
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- April
- 2013
Also Known As Andhra Pappu. Tomato Pappu. Ketti Paruppu. Thakkali Kothu Paruppu. Tamatar Dal. Tamatar Dhall. If you stumbled upon this page thinking that’s its some kind of South American lentils concoction, you are in for a plain disappointment! But if you decide to stay on and read this entire post, you will be delighted to […]
Stuffed Tinda / Gutti Dondakaya – Andhra Special
- 10
- May
- 2010
Stuffed Kovaikkai:(Andhra Special) Kovakka Nirachadhu. Gutti Dondakaya. Stuffed Tinda. Stuffed Tindora. Bharwa Tindora. My Mommy never bought nor prepared Tinda at home. As a child never saw this vegetable. My whole life was from hostel to hostel and mess to mess. I sometimes really missed how the food tastes at home:( When I was in […]
Kattu Saadham – Olden Days Travel Food
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- April
- 2010
Kattu Soru: Kattu Choru’ literally means ‘Pack Rice’. In olden days, this is one of the method to preserve the food’ for their long journies. The strong spices and tamarind kept their food fresh and aromatic for days. Especially in tropical weather, food goes rancid very quickly…we tend to heat food for long time with […]
Phenomenal Purdah Biriyani – Dum Pukht!!!
- 01
- February
- 2010
Dum Cooking This is one of the slow-cooking method that was introduced to India, by Mughals. It is one of the oldest cooking methods, which dates back to 1500s! Abu Fazl’s book ‘Ain-i-Akbari’( about King Akbar) describes various cooking styles and recipes in the Royal kitchen. He has also mentioned about ‘Dumpukht’ a style of […]
Ande ka Khagina/ Ande Ka Qagina – Flavors of Slow Cooking!!!
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- January
- 2010
Ande Ki Salan:(Hyderabad Special Poached Eggs) I decided to embrace ‘Slow Cooking Ritual’ at least once in a while. Its very therapeutic to me. With my time schedule and working commitments, it’s not always possible. But that is not an excuse, to deny myself ‘The Pleasure of Cooking’, which, I enjoy the most. Again, I […]
