A rich curry with tonnes of garlic. Star of the dining table I robbed this recipe from a college batchmate’s kitchen. There is a famous dhaba in Mumbai and Lehsuni Murgh is their signature dish. My friend claims that her’s is as good as the dhaba! I have never been to this dhaba but fellContinue reading “Lehsuni Murgh”
Category Archives: Non-Vegetarian
Mutton Pepper Fry
A Fiery dish that will make you sweat This is one dish that will make you sweat. The spice level takes you straight to Andhra land. When we were in Delhi, we used to frequently go to Andhra Bhawan in Chankyapuri. Mutton pepper fry was a must on our cards for my dad’s super spicyContinue reading “Mutton Pepper Fry”
Mutton Yakhni Pulav
Delicately flavored rice. An Absolute Delight Food was a lavish affair at Ma’s home. Ma would often regret not writing her Mom’s & Cook’s recipes. She would tell me that they both were exceptional cooks. She would try and recreate Grandma’s recipes with whatever she could recollect. Mutton Yakhni pulav was one dish that wasContinue reading “Mutton Yakhni Pulav”
Shami Kebab
Melt in the mouth delicacy These kebabs have been my childhood favorite. Mess parties meant gorging on these bite sized melt in the mouth kebabs. I have tried different recipes over the years and none came to close the Mess one. I dread making them for dad since he invariably compares it to Mess! TheContinue reading “Shami Kebab”
Egg-Dill Sandwiches
Perfect Sunday breakfast Mustard Mayo sandwiches in Assam Mess were very famous. They used to be the breakfast on the go if anyone was travelling or going for jungle picnics. What used to amaze me was that the head cook used to make the mayo by hand despite the bulk quantity. Over the years, IContinue reading “Egg-Dill Sandwiches”
Mustard Fish
Despite having spent a substantial time in Kolkata, my love for fish happened after moving to Delhi when our neighbor introduced us to Mustard Fish cooked in Bihari style. This was very different than the pungent flavored I had in Kolkata. The enthusiasm with which she would cook it every time was infectious! She isContinue reading “Mustard Fish”
My Medley Rasoi 