Mar 312015
 
Matar Ka Parantha | Indian Stuffed Flat Bread with Peas

Indian Flatbreads or Paranthas are famous all over the globe for the variety of stuffing. They can be vegetarian as well as non vegetarian. Basically there is no end to them, you just have to be creative with it. My husband and kiddo are not very fond of Peas or matar. They eat it when only ….Read More….

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….

Feb 252015
 
Khajoor Til Ke Laddoo | Quick Sugarless Dates & Sesame Balls

This post is specially for diet conscious people or people who are watching their weight. These dates ball are quick and easy to do with minimal ingredients. When you want to snack on to something guilt free or quench your mid night cravings this is a perfect treat. Store them in air tight jar and ….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….

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….

Gajar Ka Halwa | Indian Carrot Milk Pudding

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Dec 302013
 
Gajar Ka Halwa | Indian Carrot Milk Pudding

I come from a family of professional sweet makers or as we call them in Hindi ‘Halwai’. My maternal Uncles run a restaurant in India which was established by my late Grandfather. The sweets and snacks made by them tastes heavenly. If you taste it once you will come back for more and more, I challenge you. ….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….

Dec 152013
 
Consomé de Pollo con Arroz | Mexican Chicken Soup With Rice

Chicken Soup is a popular healthy soup made in all parts of the world. Each Cuisine makes it in its own unique way by adding its special Secret Ingredient. I was a Vegetarian in India before I came to Mexico, so I had no knowledge of how to cook any non vegetarian dishes including chicken soup. ….Read More….