Celebrate Holi with Vibrant Dahi Vada
Holi, the festival of colors, is one of India’s most joyous and vibrant celebrations. It marks the arrival of spring,
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Walnut and dates burfi with dark chocolate
India, a land of vibrant colors, diverse cultures, and rich traditions, shines even brighter during its festival seasons. Among the
Rose Falooda with saffron
Imagine the best Indian drink loaded with flavors and textures. Yes, I am talking about our Falooda. Falooda is made with various ingredients, including vermicelli noodles, milk, flavored syrup, ice cream, and toppings. Eid is the perfect excuse for some chilled Falooda. I am making the classic Falooda but have decided to skip the jelly.
Dahi vadas
What do you do with leftover vadas? I turned them into my favorite “Dahi vadas.” With festivities in full swing back home, people look for easy vegetarian recipes in some parts of India. Vadas are a massive hit in my family. I love serving them for breakfast with chutney, with tea, and at times in lunchboxes.
Palak paneer or Cottage cheese in spinach gravy
Palak or spinach gravy with paneer is a popular Indian dish. It is vegetarian and loved by all in the subcontinent. There are numerous versions of this dish with cottage cheese, chicken, and even potatoes or chickpeas. However, growing up on the cottage cheese version, I am kind of partial to it.
Chicken Haleem
Haleem is a rich lentil-based stew that has shredded meat and tastes unique. It is popular in parts of India, other Southeast Asian countries, and the Middle east. I tried it for the first time in the Uae. There was a Pakistani restaurant close to where we lived. Those days I was culinarily challenged, and my cooking skills were below average.
Anda/Egg pav bhaji
I adore the texture of pav bhaji. It’s curry-like and silky with the occasional chunks of potato. Boiled eggs mashed and chopped into the curry, take it a notch higher in terms of taste.
Paneer bhurji/scrambled cottage cheese
Winter is all about food that makes you feel cozy and nostalgic. Paneer bhurji with chapattis or Indian bread is one such dish. Fresh homegrown tomatoes and peas with cottage cheese can lead to quite a few possibilities. However, scrambled cottage cheese or paneer bhurji makes its way to the favorite spot
Milk pedas with jaggery
Pedas made with milk and jaggery are an attempt to recreate an old memory.
Fenugreek leaves and potato stir fry
Methi or fenugreek leaves are something I look forward to every winter. The bitterness from these leaves makes them more tempting.
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