Category Archives: Recipes

Lehsuni Murgh

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”

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”

Basil Pesto Pasta

Green in my kitchen I discovered this recipe in panic when dad announced that he is going to trim the Basil plant and would throw the trimmed leaves if I don’t use it the same day. This threat on a weekday, was seriously testing my basil love! I shared this pain with a colleague onContinue reading “Basil Pesto Pasta”