Dum Munj Or Dum Monji is a spicy flavorful veg curry that comes from Kashmiri Cuisine. Munj here means Knol Khol also commonly known as Ganth Gobhi or Kadam is cur into cubes and cooked with it’s greens along with some yogurt. The recipe though is quick but requires skillful hands to play with Kashmiri spices which particularly are fennel powder, asafoetida, sonth or ginger powder etc. Kashmiri food is rich in texture and aroma as there is a wide usage of Mustard oil which itself provides a beautful aroma and kashmiri red chili powder also known as deghi mirch…
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Butternut Squash which is also known as Kaddu, halwa kaddu, kashiphal, mitha kaddu, petha in various regional languages in India has high medicinal properties and is a rich source of nutrients . Butternut squash, butternut pumpkin which grows on a vine, comes from the cucurbitaceae family, which includes gourds and melons. Once called “the apple of God,” the butternut squash was prized by Indians, who believed its seeds increased fertility.It has a sweet, nutty taste and is almost indistinguishable from pumpkin. Gratin is a widespread culinary technique in which an ingredient are topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs,…
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Provençal Tomato Rice Soup is a thick and comforting soup recipe that comes from French Cuisine. Uncooked or semi cooked rice cooked with tomato paste, vegetable stock and various continental flavors makes a rich and warm soup that is ideal in rainy season. As the soup contains rice in it, it itself is very appetizing and absolutely tummy filling. Great for those who are watching calories, this soup is ideal for your kitty parties as well. Flavored with dry/fresh thyme, fennel and basil, the soups doesn’t gives you just a rich look but it gives you an exotic aroma and…
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Spicy Chowmein Noodle Wrap is typically adapted from Chinese and Thai Cuisine. The noodles flavored with sauces later wrapped in Thai rice paper makes an ideal snack option for kids tiffin, kitty parties, birthday parties etc. Serve it with hot and spicy Schezwan Sauce or for those who like mild flavors, can enjoy with a cheesy dip. The only tricky thing in this recipe is the rice paper. Usually when you buy rice paper it is in it’s solid form, so while making wraps we need to soften it by immersing in water just for 8-10 secs. Don’t be greedy…
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How about trying some fusion recipes today. One of my all time favorite cuisine that i love to fuse with Indian recipes is Mexican. Tortilla is a type of soft, thin flatbread made from finely ground wheat flour from Mexico. The sheet is often stuffed with veg or non veg snacks along with various dips and sauces and then wrapped and enjoyed. This fusion recipe id made with our desi onion pakora and green chutney wrapped in a tortilla. Nothing can be as blissful as enjoying rains with this amazing combo of tea and snack. I don’t know who invented…
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Gujiya happens to be our very Indian desi sweet that is typically made during festivals like Holi and Deepawali. Most of us have made or tasted the sweet gujiya with a delicious filling of coconut, mawa, nuts etc. But today i bring you a very appetizing fusion recipe of gujiya that is not sweet. Yes, its savory snack made with spinach and cheese and shaped into a gujiya. This snack is ideal for children who hate to eat greens in any form. The cheese makes this spinach filled gujiya absolutely irresistible. I shaped it with hands but you can also…
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Coconut Milk Stew is a popular veg side dish from Kerala that is typically served with Appam in breakfast. The light and filling stew is rich in nutrients and is rich digestive properties. If often seen that children these days are too fussy to have vegetables. Hence there are various fusion recipes that we can try at home and make our kids indulge into good and healthy food. One such brilliant fusion dish is Kerala Style Coconut Milk Stew with Pasta. Yes , its the regular spiral pasta cooked in stew and enjoyed by children a lot. The thick coconut…
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Fusion recipes are always fun to work on. Today i again tried one of my favorite fusion recipe that is now also loved by my son. He just loves this recipe and loves to show off to his friends during his school tiffin time…lol Well its nothing much, just a fancy looking sandwich that is made with schezwan noodles, some veggies to go along and cheese. Now isn’t that amazing! Ciabatta stuffed with veggies, cheese and schezwan noodles makes a perfect sandwich which is not just delicious but also an excellent fusion dish specially if you have plenty of noodles…
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Veg Noodle Pakora is one fusion snack recipe that is made with either fresh or left over maggi noodles. The noodles when mixed with various vegetables and flavored with taste maker and Indian spices makes some amazing crunchy munchy snack that is loved by kids the most and also makes a perfect snack option in your brunch parties. So if you have plenty of maggi packets left in your pantry and you are looking out for some recipe where you can use them, then your search ends here. Veg Noodle Pakora is an ideal tiffin snack for fussy kids who…
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There is something very interesting and appetizing about vegetarian Kebabs, they not just resemble the non vegetarian ones, but tastes no less than any mutton or chicken kebab. Healthy and protein packed Kabuli Chana Kebab is one such recipe that is an easy variation of Shammi Kebab. Boiled chickpeas combined with potatoes and flavored with Indian spices makes an amazing patty style kebab that s a great option as a starter for your parties and also kids tiffin. So next time when you have some boiled chick peas left in your fridge , you know what you need to do…
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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…
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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…
