Indian Winter Warmers | A Republic Day Recipe Collection 🇮🇳
This weekend, the kitchen turns into a quiet celebration of India’s culinary diversity.A handpicked collection of winter comfort foods—rich, slow-cooked,
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.
Hummus: My top four recipes!!
Hummus is addictive and easy to whip up. It’s filling and adds variety to your meals. There are so many different ways to include it in your meal. Here are a few assorted recipes from my archive to give you some ideas.
Coffee panna cotta with dalgona whip
Here is a light dessert for all the coffee lovers. Coffee panna cotta with dalgona whip topped with cream.
Three layers of delightful creamy texture are pure bliss. The dalgona layer strengthens the coffee flavor. So, you may want to skip it while making for children.
Baked salmon and pearl couscous
Couscous with baked salmon makes for a quick and delicious meal. Add some fresh thyme and cherry tomatoes to elevate the taste. Dinner post Iftar calls for a light, nutritious meal, and baked salmon with couscous ticks all the boxes.
Turmeric dalgona
With the temperature hitting 40 degrees, I crave chilled drinks on weekends. I usually go for a glass of iced coffee or tea. However, last year the whole world got introduced to “Dalgona.” The classic Dalgona is off-limits for the kiddo, and he tends to feel left out. This time I had to think of something that he usually ignores but would happily drink with a chunk of ice and a fancy straw.
Sweet potato falafels
Even though the classic falafel never fails to impress, I add a twist to keep the interest alive. Sweet potato falafels have a gorgeous color and taste delicious. Sweet potatoes help bind the falafel together.
Curried chicken Fatteh
Here is my take on a popular Middle East dish called Chicken Fatteh. A beautiful layered dish with loads of flavors and textures. The base is crispy pita bread, followed by the chicken with chickpeas layer and then the garlicky yogurt sauce.
Thai Basil Beef
Thai Basil beef is a stir fry of healthy ingredients and beef strips. A handful of ingredients leads to a colorful vibrant dish. You can switch beef with chicken to keep it light.
Pearl couscous Salad
Here is a light salad with couscous and a vinaigrette. The texture of pearl couscous is unique, and it works well with the crunch from fresh vegetables. With summers fast approaching, a light salad for lunch is such a great idea.
Stuffed squash flower fritters
Squash flowers stuffed with a herb cheese mix and batter fried to crisp golden yellow tastes so good. A perfect tea-time snack that needs a little attention during prep. In my opinion, these are the prettiest looking fritters.
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