Shaheen Ali

I have seriously fallen in love with Gulab Jamuns and can’t resist myself trying every possible version of this beauty. After having tried various varieties, today i finally came up with Gulab Jamns made with sweet potato. Yes, you got that right, Shakarkandi ke Gulab Jamun is one such amazing recipe that needs a skilled hand and close monitoring. These sugar filled delicate Jamuns are perfect for Navratris and for them who are fasting this season. The recipe is though a little tricky, specially the soaking part needs to be done very carefully as it get’s soaked very quick. The…

An easy and delicious stir fried dish made with almost all kinds of legumes with Southern flavors comes from South India and is commonly made during festivals as an offering to God. Sundal is typically made with Black Chickpeas , Rajma, Lobia, Green Peas and even Peanuts. Boiled legumes sauteed with mustard, curry leaves, asafoetida and grated coconut is a healthy snack with is made in entire South India. Karamani aka Lobia in Hindi and Black Eyed Peas in English is another favorite legume for making Sundal. Navratri is on and the entire South India celebrates it with zeal and…

Frankie aka Kathi Roll is a popular street side snack specially famous in Mumbai and big cities of India. Flour tortilla pan roasted with butter is later filled with various veg and non veg filling along with some salad and cheese, later rolled and served is typically loved by working people who got out for jobs and have a frankie in their meal. Paneer frankie is one of the option which is truly loved by children and is an amazing snack option for kid’s tiffin. If you liked this recipe, then do share your views with me in comments below….

Gaad which means Fish in Kashmir and Gaad t, tamatar is a fish recipe that is made with a tomato curry. The consistency of this delicious fish curry is usually thick but can be given variations as per one’s choice. Kashmiri Cuisine has a wide use of Mustard oil , Ginger Powder and Fennel powder along with Asafoetida that makes an amazingly flavorful curry that stands out from any other Fish curry. Typically eaten with plain boiled rice, this fish curry is not just delicious but also a very popular serving in special occasions. If your liked this traditional fish…

Slow cooker recipes are though a little time consuming but the braising technique really infuses the flavors well inside and gives a rustic flavor to the stew. Mexican chicken stew is one such recipe that is typically made in a slow cooker and is served with a heavy garnish of Greek yogurt , sour cream, tortillas or nachos to company it. I recently owned a CrockPot slow cooker and was desperate to try making something authentic and original. The Mexican chicken stew made here is though a slow cooker recipe but i still omitted black bean as no one in…

Knol Khol also known as Ganth Gobhi is most widely used vegetable in Kashmiri cuisine after Lotus Stem. Munj Haak is a popular Kashmiri vegetarian dish made with knol khol and greens and typically flavored with asafoetida. The recipe just needs handful of ingredients and can be made in a jiffy. The soupy texture of the curry is an ideal side dish to your meal specially to your rice. This particular recipe is adapted from Shehjar – A Gateway To Kashmir If you liked this traditional recipe, then don’t forget to share your views and feedback with me in comments…

who doesn’t like potatoes ? I love potatoes in all forms. This is one such humble root that mixes with everything and adapt it’s flavor. Those days when you have nothing in your fridge, there comes the potato as rescue. Baby potatoes are one cute looking thing which i find most fun to cook. If it’s roasted or grilled or pan fried or curries, baby potatoes are loved in every possible way. Today i have come up with another amazing recipe made using baby potatoes. It’s Spicy Baby Potatoes, small cute little potatoes boiled and peeled and then sauteed with…

When the climate is dark and rainy, clouds surrounding your backyard, nothing can be as comforting as a hot , aromatic and flavorful bowl of a soup. Soups are not just healthy but also provides energy and a great appetite to the body. Mexican chicken soup is one such scrumptious soup that is loaded with the goodness of veggies and chicken. Vegetables and chicken slow cooked in chicken broth gives an amazing flavor and texture that is simply irresistible. Teem it with some hot, oven fresh bread and soup sticks and i bet you won’t ask for anything better this…

It’s a cloudy day today, and when we expect rains to come all we want is some a hot cup of tea with some crispy onion bhajiyas. Nothing can be as blissful as enjoying rains with this amazing combo of tea and snack. I don’t know who invented bhajiyas but one thing i know is that its one of the most loved monsoon snack by Indians specially when we have some tea to get along….. bliss! Finely sliced onion, pretty much in quantity in ratio with the flour batter is flavored with Indian spices and deep fried til they are…

Sisters are always the most special ones in the family. Blessed are the people who are gifted with siblings and that too little sisters. I always love to welcome my sister home with all her favorite food. Both me and my little one have sweet tooth hence when there is a gathering, it’s very important to decide what’s for the dessert. We, as in both me and my sister have grown up having some weird combos in desserts. My sis love to eat Gulab Jamuns with chilled yogurt, whereas i eat Rasgullas with ice cream …now isn’t that weird! haha…

A quintessential Indian flat bread that belongs to Gujarati cuisine is made with wheat flour, gram flour and is flavored with various additional ingredients like Fenugreek, Spinach, Beetroot , Bitter gourd etc. Theplas made with grated bitter gourd is ideal breakfast option for weight watchers and also is a diabetic friendly dish. Thepla is typically eaten with pickles and is a common breakfast in Gujarat and also a favorite travel/journey food. Thepla resembles Indian paratha a lot but is thin and made with minimum oil or butter unlike those ghee drenched Punjabi parathas. Let us quickly get on to the…

The most exotic dish after Paneer for the vegetarians is suppose to be the one and only Mushrooms. This humble fleshy and edible fruit bodies is used to make various delicious preparations which is loved by kids as well. Mushrooms are actually a fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. Whether its a soup or a curry, mushroom has it’s unique texture that blends with almost everything leaving an exotic flavor. One such amazingly delicious side dish made with mushrooms is Roasted Mushroom with onion and garlic. Medium sized mushroom, cut…