Mughlai is a cuisine which developed in India but was majorly influenced by Persian and Afghani style of cooking. Mughals traveled to India in 16th century for trade and commerce initially but later they conquered and ruled Northern parts of India for almost 2 centuries. Not to say, the food, language and culture was so…
garam masala recipe
Paneer Pilaf / Rice infused with Indian Spices and Topped with Indian Cottage Cheese
Paneer Pilaf or Indian Cottage Cheese Pulav is one of the heartiest dish amongst all the Rice dishes. It is infused with clean and aromatic spices and hits the spot right in your heart. Warm, Delicious and Hearty :). Did I mention that it is a complete meal in itself? Well, it goes very well…
Mung Rice Spinach Mash or Spinach Khichadi : 30 Minutes and Under Meals / Vegan and Vegetarian
I don’t remember how many times have I started my post with it’s very cold here but the fact is it is very cold here. I have actually heard people say that it is the worse winter in last 30 years. Can you believe it? Well in a weather like this, we all crave for…
Curried Pigeon Peas or Dal Masala, Loaded with Cilantro, Kale and Fenugreek Greens : A protein packed, high fiber, iron rich, vitamin C infused vegan and vegetarian stoup
Pigeon peas, commonly known as Toovar or Arhar are staple in Indian households. Toovar or Arhar is the split form of pigeon peas. They are rich in taste and cooked almost 1-2 times a week in every house. Yes, that is how much popular they are. They are rich in folic acid, good carbs and…
Cooking Indian : Pantry Essentials Part 4 – Garam Masala Recipe
In continuation to my earlier posts related to Indian Cooking and the Pantry Essentials, I have prepared this recipe of Garam Masala, home made, to share with all the viewers. Hope it will help. Garam Masala is an Indian version of All Spice. It is a must have spice, when cooking Indian food. It not…