Some recipes don’t come from cookbooks — they come from a small table, a steel plate, and a meal you didn’t know would stay with you forever. When I first moved to Bangalore, still finding my footing in a new city, lunch became a little ritual of discovery. Just outside the office was a modestContinue reading “Quick Beetroot Palya Recipe: Healthy & Flavorful”
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Paneer Dhaniya Adraki – Rich Cottage Cheese gravy with coriander flavor
The first time I had this dish was at a friend’s restaurant opening and it was highly recommended by the chef. Couldn’t imagine in my wildest dream that the unique flavors of coriander, ginger and cream can blend so well! Been a favorite ever since. Serves – 4 Time – 40 minutes Ingredients Paneer/Cottage CheeseContinue reading “Paneer Dhaniya Adraki – Rich Cottage Cheese gravy with coriander flavor”
Malai Paneer/ Creamy Cottage Cheese
This dish happened out of desperation & panic. I was to cook for an office potluck wherein majority of the crowd was vegetarian. After racking my brains for a while, I decided to convert a chicken recipe into Malai Paneer! The fragrance of it while cooking took over our home! All the flavors in thisContinue reading “Malai Paneer/ Creamy Cottage Cheese”
Litti Chokha
I had litti chokha for the first time when I was ten years old at our family friend’s home. Made in the traditional method using cow-dung cakes, it was an experience! It was the first time I had seen such a different style of cooking. Litti dunked in ghee is served with Chokha made ofContinue reading “Litti Chokha”
Paneer Butter Masala – Low Cal!
When forced to eat vegetarian food while dining out, Paneer butter masala is my saviour. I relish the buttery flavour and velvety texture with a hot naan. I never dared to make this at home coz I knew I am not bold enough to get myself to put the amount of butter and cream requiredContinue reading “Paneer Butter Masala – Low Cal!”
Chhole
I associate Chhole Bhature with Sunday breakfast or the Holi lunch at Mess. I still find it unsettling having it on any other day! This recipe was result of a quest to impress my sister in law, who is a pure vegetarian, the serious kind – no onion no garlic. I happened to have aContinue reading “Chhole”
My Medley Rasoi 