Methi Matar Malai | Fenugreek Leaves with Peas in Creamy Sauce

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Mar 152015
 
Methi Matar Malai | Fenugreek Leaves with Peas in Creamy Sauce

  Methi Leaves or Fenugreek leaves are widely available in winters. The slight bitterness in these leaves brings an interesting flavour to the dish. Usually in my kitchen I make Fenugreek with Potatoes or as we call it in hindi, Aloo Methi . But this time I wanted to try something new so tried cooking ….Read More….

Mar 022015
 
Swanjhane Ke Phool Ki Sabji | Drumstick Flowers with Peas

Swanjhane ke phool or drumstick flowers as it is known in English are bitter flowers available at this time of the year. These are also known as Moringa flowers, sahjan k phul, swanjhra gulah and are widely popular in Sindhi Cuisine. My mother being a punjabi makes this amazing dish which is known in lessor households, rather not ….Read More….

Jan 292015
 
Punjabi Style Gobhi Danthal  | Cauliflower Stem in Spicy Dry Gravy

Gobhi or Cauliflower is the most versatile vegetable after potatoes and found in almost all across the globe. In winters it is available in abundance in India. One gets tired of eating Aloo Gobhi or Cauliflower cooked with Potatoes so a variation is always welcome. Few days back I had posted recipe of Gobhi Manchurian. ….Read More….

Langar Wali Dal | Punjabi Maa Cholleyan di Dal | Urad Dali Channa Dal | Split Black Gram & Split Bengal Gram Lentils

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Jan 082015
 
Langar Wali Dal | Punjabi Maa Cholleyan di Dal | Urad Dali Channa Dal | Split Black Gram & Split Bengal Gram Lentils

This is my favourite Dal after Dal Makhni. Traditionally this is made with split bengal gram and split black gram, also known as kali peeli or yellow black dal on slow cooker. It derives its name Langar ki Dal as it is served in Community Kitchen in Sikh Gurudwaras or temple all across the globe. ….Read More….

Punjabi Style Dum Aloo | Baby Potatoes in Cashew Yogurt based Dry Gravy

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Jan 012015
 
Punjabi Style Dum Aloo | Baby Potatoes in Cashew Yogurt based Dry Gravy

Punjabi Dum Aloo is a very aromatic and rich dish made with baby potatoes tossed in cashew based gravy. Potatoes are found everywhere in the world and it is the most versatile vegetable. There are innumerable ways you can cook them. This delicious recipe of dum aloo in aromatic spices in cashew yogurt gravy is ….Read More….

Dec 062014
 
Punjabi Dal Makhani | Black Gram Whole Lentil cooked with Butter

Punjabi Dal Makhani is perhaps the most popular dish from India along with Shahi Paneer and Butter Chicken. The black whole lentils are cooked slowly along with spices for a longer time to become soft and tender. It is then mixed with rich cream to give that creamy, buttery taste. This divine dish is a specialty ….Read More….

Nov 292014
 
Punjabi Style Aloo Methi | Potato & Fenugreek Leaves in Indian Spices

Fenugreek Leaves or Methi is a gift from Winters. The bitter taste of these leaves brings a delicious flavour when cooked with spices. I missed them so much in Mexico as they are largely cultivated in Indian Subcontinent and other countries like Turkey and Spain . But this season I am making the most of ….Read More….

Oct 112014
 
Punjabi Pindi Choley | Punjabi Style Spicy Garbanzo

Punjabi Cuisines are famous for it finger licking, hot and spicy food. They use ordinary Indian spices to make their dishes extra ordinary. Born and brought up in a Punjabi Family, the thought of eating spicy and rich food brings happiness in my life. This particular dish is my Mother’s speciality. I have seen my mother ….Read More….

Oct 102014
 
Punjabi Choley Masala | Dry Spice for Authentic Punjabi Garbanzo

My Mother’s homemade Punjabi Choley Masala takes Punjabi Pindi Choley to a new level all together. It infuses the Choley or Garbanzo with Authentic Punjabi Flavour as well as gives it a dark enriching colour. I have inherited this recipe from Mommy and it never fails me.  Simply dry roast the spices and to perfection. ….Read More….

Dec 202013
 
Punjabi Style Kaddi Chawal | Besan Kaddhi Pakora | Gram Flour Curry with Dumplings

  My mother is an incredible cook and the credit goes to her for taming me and making a good cook out of me. I learnt to cook out of need and never out of interest. But gradually that need became an enjoyment and lately a passion.   Last year when my parents visited me ….Read More….