desi cooking – My Medley Rasoi

Egg Curry

Posted mostly on borders or away from the main cities and hence limited access to fresh vegetables, our home was always stocked up on eggs. And that’s how egg curry was cooked atleast once a week. My fondest memory associated with egg curry was at Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. It was a taskContinue reading “Egg Curry”

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”

Mushroom Galouti Kebab

I am still trying to figure out what I enjoyed more, these kebabs or the expression on my friend’s face when she heard that I made vegetarian galouti kebabs. The hardcore carnivore that we are, the two of us can actually have tandoori chicken for breakfast! She being an excellent cook and foodie, 90% ofContinue reading “Mushroom Galouti Kebab”

Hara Bhara Kebab

I had been thinking of combining the greens in my kitchen garden to make kebabs. Finally, decided to stop wondering and got down to making these kebabs. Keeping in mind the audience at home, I zeroed on chicken as the base ingredient. Outcome was a healthy, light kebab which my toddler enjoyed as is andContinue reading “Hara Bhara Kebab”

Tandoori Roti (in Cooker)

I have seen these cooker tandoori rotis ever since I was in school. Mom used to specially make these for large gathering at home since they are fast to churn out, four-five at a time! Soft & tasty they sure please everyone’s palate. These rotis take me back to Lucknow cantt days where we wouldContinue reading “Tandoori Roti (in Cooker)”

Nimbu Murgh/ Lemon Chicken

I tasted this tangy chicken at Urban Tadka in Mumbai. Highly recommended by my cousin, Urban Tadka was a stone’s throw away from his place. I still remember the perfect dose of tanginess and the velvety texture of their signature dish. It became a standard practice for my cousin to get this chicken whenever heContinue reading “Nimbu Murgh/ Lemon Chicken”