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Jan 24, 20216 min read

Pahadi Aloo Gutke: Stir Fried Potatoes made in Uttarakhand Style

Many years later I married into a pahadi family and realized that the tempering in the quintessential aloo gutke is done with jakhya.

Nov 20, 202010 min read

Indori Poha

What sets the Indori poha apart from any other poha is the addition of sev or bhujiya and the typical poha masala.

Jul 11, 20204 min read

Kanda Batata Poha: Flattened Rice cooked with Potatoes and Onions

I can safely say that at least a hundred permutations and combinations of ingredients are possible to make a new kind of poha preparation.

Jun 30, 20205 min read

Rava Idli: Semolina Steamed Cakes

I usually resort to rava idli when I do not have the time to make the typical rice and urad dal batter, which takes a longer to ferment.

Jun 17, 20207 min read

Dahi Macha Besara: Fish in Yogurt and Mustard Sauce

This fish curry is a perfect blend of east Indian fish gravy styles. Cooked with mustard and yogurt, it's an explosion of flavours!

Apr 26, 20209 min read

Chole: Chickpeas cooked in Punjabi style

Chole from west Punjab or the present-day Pakistan, which found its home in Delhi after India's partition in 1947, makes a hearty meal.