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Pudina Murgh/Mint Chicken

The human brain is marvelous but sometimes it malfunctions. What with all the nerves, synapses, memories, etc. it holds. To add to the mumbo jumbo, we fauji(defense) families move home every two years. So this is the story of the human brain(read my muddled up brain) & the best pudina chicken I ever had. IContinue reading “Pudina Murgh/Mint Chicken”

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”

Sesame Chicken

Racecourse club in Delhi takes you back to yester year’s setting. Located in South Delhi, lush green Golf course on one side and Polo field on the other. A favored place for reunions and get togethers, this place has wonderful memories. One of their signature dish Sesame Chicken, has managed to stay constant on theContinue reading “Sesame Chicken”

Safed Maas

A rich culture, lots of colors, welcoming hearts and a tradition of great food are synonymous with Rajasthan. My father being in defense services and family staying in Rajasthan, growing up I had the privilege of spending a lot of time in Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jaipur or let’s just say enough to make me fallContinue reading “Safed Maas”

Mutton Liver Fry

This is my better half’s signature dish. Well, that and Patori Maachh. What surprises me is the minimal ingredients he uses and yet it is such a flavorful dish. I had grown up seeing mutton cooked with each & every whole spice available at home and then to see this was literally no less thanContinue reading “Mutton Liver Fry”