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Gosht Belliram: Mutton Belliram

Gosht Belliram or Mutton Belliram is a delicious recipe from the kitchen of Maharaj Ranjit's time. Easy to make & super delicious! Everyone who knows me knows that I am not a big chicken fan. However, give me a good mutton curry and you have made a friend for life. This Gosht Belliram and I have certainly made friends forever or as people say these days have become BFF. If stories are to be believed this particular curry was created in the royal kitchen of Maharaja Ranjit. Maharaja … [Read more...]

Cherry Chutney | Sweet & Spicy Cherry Relish

Finger licking delicious sweet & spicy Cherry Chutney made with fresh Himachali Cherries and flavoured with Panch Phoran I love chutneys and sweet and sour relishes and this Cherry Chutney fit right into the brief. Uses seasonal produce and is perfect with paranthas, on toasts and with dosas. What is not to love! In this season I have made this chutney three times and the jar has been wiped cleaned every time. As we speak, I am prepping a large batch to gift to family and friends. … [Read more...]

Punjabi Style Lotus Stem – Bhain Aloo

Punjabi Style Bhain Aloo or Lotus Stem Sabji is a super delicious way of eating Lotus Stem. Perfect with roti and some dal on the side! I love Bhain aloo or Punjabi Style Lotus Stem ki sabji. It is literally heaven with a crisp parantha and some dal on the side. And here is a simple recipe for the same. No story, no history today because I know a lot of you are waiting for this recipe and I am running madly busy to write a long post. So here it is! If you make this, share a picture … [Read more...]

Fresh Turmeric Pickle – Kachi Haldi ka Achar

Fresh Turmeric Pickle or Kachi Haldi ka Achar is really easy to put together, delicious and the perfect healthy pickle if there is any such thing. This is probably one of those rare, on the point recipe posts. This fresh turmeric pickle has been in my drafts for over two weeks now and I am just not finding time to do a detailed post. And I have had friends calling me asking when am I posting the recipe. So here is the very easy recipe for you guys. More chit-chat and life stories in the next … [Read more...]

Saag Chicken – Chicken with winter greens

Saag Chicken is probably one of my favourite dishes to be made with mustard leaves. Traditionally made with mutton, this healthier version is delicious and hits all the right notes. Let me start with a confession, this Saag Chicken traditionally is a Saag meat recipe. But when I managed to put together all the greens for this, I had chicken at home. Besides, we are trying hard to avoid red meat in everyday home meals. So the result is this delicious Saag Chicken. Second confession - It … [Read more...]

Sarsoon Ka Saag – Punjab Winter Special Dish

Sarsoon ka Saag (mustard leaves) is a quintessential Punjabi dish, usually paired up with the makki di roti (corn flatbread) and eaten during winter evenings! Ah, the joys of makki di roti and sarsoon ka saag! Thanks to Bollywood and commercialisation of Punjabi food, Sarsoon ka saag and makki ki roti needs no introduction. There are enough movies showing us the lead couple romancing in the fields where the yellow mustard flowers are in full bloom. While most food that get the attention might … [Read more...]

Easy Weeknight dinners – Moth Beans and Methi

If you are looking for a super healthy, easy and quick weeknight dinner. This Moth beans and methi is your answer! Perfect with some bread or rotis on the side. I love all legumes or dal in general and moth beans aka matki is a favourite. The family also love greens of all kinds and topping the list is slightly bitter methi. As a result, this combination of both works like magic in our home! One thing you will always find in my fridge is sprouts of some kinds. Whether it is the moong … [Read more...]

Zucchini & Spinach Soup with Herbed Croutons

Zucchini & Spinach Soup is a comforting and filling soup that is packed with flavour and goodness. Served along with some herbed croutons is a very nourishing meal. A while ago I promised a soups and stews series on the blog. And after lazing around on the same for ages, this Zucchini & Spinach Soup with Herbed Croutons is the first in the series. Actually, the inspiration for this meal came from Lucy's blog when I was searching online for Zucchini recipes. It is one vegetable I … [Read more...]

Spicy Mangalorean Ripe Mango Curry

The Mangalorean Ripe Mango Curry is the perfect curry if you like the play of sweet and spice in your food. Perfect with steamed rice or dosa or even a plain parantha as the man discovered today. The recipe is so EPIC, you will be making it many times before the mango season goes away. I was first introduced to a ripe mango curry in it's Kerala version which is made with curd aka the mamza puliserry. And though it is delicious and the favorite of my mother in law, it didn't convince me enough … [Read more...]