Dul Alu specifically belongs to Kashmiri Cuisine … The potatoes, usually smaller ones, are first deep fried, then cooked slowly at low flame in a gravy with spices. It is a popular recipe cooked in all parts of India but the most popular recipes that made a place in every house were Kashmiri Dum Alu, Punjabi Dum Alu and Bengali Dum Alu also known as “Aloor Dom” made in mustard oil. The Kashmiri Dum Alu has a specific taste and aroma of fennel and is made in a spicy gravy, whereas the Punjabi Dun Aloo has subtle taste with mild…
Shaheen Ali
Shaheen Ali
Hello! Welcome to Spoon Fork And Food ! I'm so happy you're here. Myself Shaheen and I am an IndianMuslim. Cooking is the way I express my creative side to the world. Welcome to my happy corner on the Internet.
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Naan also known as Khamiri is Indian flat bread that is usually oven baked. Commonly found teamed up with the cuisines of West, Central and South Asia. Naan in other parts of South Asia usually refers to a specific kind of thick flatbread (another well-known kind of flatbread is chapati). Generally, it resembles pita and, like pita bread, is usually leavened with yeast or with bread starter. Typically, it is served hot and brushed with ghee or butter. It can be used to scoop other foods, or served stuffed with a filling: for example, keema naan is stuffed with a…
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Tawa Paneer Masala is a blessing to all those mom whose children come up with a sudden demand of paneer without even giving enough time to cook. Something that can be made in a jiffy and kids will get a chance to intake paneer along with some veggies too. It can be made in a Tawa (as the name suggests) as well as in a kadhai too, depending on the availability of the utensil. Tawa paneer masala is one of the quick side dishes to accompany roti or rice and takes merely 15-20mins to prepare. The recipe of tawa paneer…
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Vazhakkai meaning Plantain or Raw Banana is something i have grown up eating. Since childhood i always had a privilege to be surrounded by South Indian neighbors. They often use to cook their delicacies and send us too in a bowl to relish. Since then i developed a strong liking towards South Indian Cuisines. The use of coconut and spices in the dishes is simply awesome which certainly makes it stand out from the other regional cuisines. I still remember the aroma that use to fume out from my neighbors kitchen making me salivate…lol The neighbors were kind enough to…
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Panna Cotta is a traditional Italian Dessert made with milk, cream and vanilla extract. This decadent dessert can be flavored as per your choice and is usually topped with fresh fruits and sweet dessert sauces. I have made panna cotta a couple of times before, using fresh strawberries and honey. This time i wanted to give it some Indian flavor. Fresh dates jaggery which is commonly known as Nolen Gurr in Western part of India specially West Bengal. Every winter me and my mother get our fresh stock which we store for the whole year to make kheer, puli, patishapta…
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Summers are here, and it’s time to have some icy chilled dollies or popsicles. The most easy to make ice candy are fruity popsicles. It’s enjoyed through out the summers but kids and everybody. This summer my blog will be a year old and finally it’s blessed by my son’s very first contribution, Mango Popsicles! The most special and precious post in my blog now 🙂 I have always seen my son having a hidden interest for cooking. He often asks me about the recipes of the sandwiches i make for him or sometimes even the cakes. He always enjoy…
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“Never Fear… When Cup Cakes Are Near!” Exams are over and this calls for a party… Kids party are incomplete without Cup cakes. My son Abeer, known to be a huge chocolate fan wanted me to make cup cakes for his friends on the last day of exams. That gave me an idea to organize a Kid’s Pajama Party! As the cup cakes were being made for the bachcha party, i wanted the frosting to be simple yet colorful and delicious. Chocolate, Raspberry and simple Vanilla were my choice. Had already tried ganache a couple of times before, so this…
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Sholeh Zard is a Persian Saffron Rice Pudding which consists and amazing aroma of rose water and cinnamon with the goodness of Almonds and richness of Saffron. Among the few authentic Persian desserts, Sholeh Zard is the classic! The name Sholeh Zard literally means ‘Yellow wobbly’ Made with long grain basmati rice, the dessert is undoubtedly a sinful indulgence. Truly aromatic and gives a royal taste to your palate. There are several types of sweetened rice desserts made all over the world but Sholeh Zard has to be one’s favorite. The color, texture and the aromatic flavor makes it different…
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for… ice cream! Remember this? Well yes, i do! With the arrival of summer, arrives ice creams which i bet is loved by all. Though in my case i don’t need to wait for summers to have an ice cream… i can have it anywhere and anytime. As a child i grew up seeing my mom making delicious ice creams at home. Me and my sister use to have a huge variety of home made ice creams through out our summer vacations. One of mine, my sister’s and now my son’s favorite flavor…
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Dahi vada (also known as Dahi Bhalla in Punjabi , Thayir Vadai in Tamil, Thayir Vada in Malayalam, Perugu Vada in Telugu, Mosaru Vade in Kannada, Dahi Bara in Oriya and Doi Bora in Bengali) is an Indian chaat, prepared by soaking vadas in thick dahi (yogurt) The Marwaris use Moong Dal instead of Urad dal in making the vadas. It can be eaten both as a snack and a meal. When ever i cook in a bulk, i prefer making the vadas a day before. Refrigerate it in a zip pouch and then next day soak in hot water…
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If chocolate is a sin, i am happy to be a sinner! It was Khan sahab’s birthday yesterday and this time i wanted to bake a cake that is my family’s favorite. I have often seen my son Abeer and Khan sahab fighting over a piece of chocolate cake. That was when i decided to go for a dark chocolate cake lined with Nutella layer in between and an absolute mouth melting ganache frosting to go with it. Didn’t wanted to go with that regular chocolate sponge cake, so after a long search i finally ended up picking just the…
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India is known for its vivid variety of cuisines that comes from various regions. Bengal being one of an important region of India has blessed us with Culture, Arts & Literature, Politics, Football and Sweets. Bengal sweets are suppose to have a world wide recognition. Commonly known as ‘Bangali Mithai’ in sweet shops, the Bengals sweets have a wide range of variety and tastes superior than any other sweet. Roshogulla, Sondesh, Chamcham, Payesh, Patishapta etc are just some popular sweets given by West Bangal. I myself got an opportunity to visit couple of Bengali marriages and believe me it’s the…