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Fish Rezala

Posted on November 13, 2015 by andy

I get so happy during winters ❤ 😉 Crazy ? Yeah, sort of 😛 But then residing in a hot tropical country, we highly appreciate the short winter months. Something to look forward to the entire summer. Winters also ensures … Continue reading →

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Mochar Chop – Banana flower croquettes

Posted on October 3, 2015 by andy

After being unwell and a gap of three weeks, I decided I will post something gastronomic to my foodie readers 😀 Being a Bengali, people usually come to the conclusion that I am from Kolkata. Well, I have to correct … Continue reading →

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Mutton Korma

Posted on May 24, 2015 by andy

Mutton Korma, is a delicacy from the royal kitchens of the Mughals. Mughali cuisine is not for those following a diet. It is a cuisine of foodies. I have come across zero-oil Mughlai cuisine. Hello !!! Mughlai ? zero -oil … Continue reading →

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Rui Dumpukht

Posted on May 4, 2015 by andy

  Rui = freshwater carp, a much consumed fish among Bengalis. We share an eternal love affair with fish ❤ 😉 Well, I cannot claim originality of the recipe since it is not from my repertoire of recipes. I was … Continue reading →

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Aloo Wadi – The Punjabi way

Posted on April 5, 2015 by andy

It has been more than two decades since I became a resident of this city. Inspite of being the country capital and a fascinating historical past, the city doesn’t rate much for various reasons…….But it is a city which welcomes … Continue reading →

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Palak Paneer – Cottage cheese in spinach gravy

Posted on March 31, 2015 by andy

This is a evergreen vegetarian dish, cooked in every household of North to Central India. It is served in family gatherings, weddings and as special treat for sunday lunch or dinner. Paneer = Cottage cheese, is not so humble an … Continue reading →

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Chana saag Kofta – Steamed chickpea greens dumplings in gravy

Posted on March 13, 2015 by andy

‘Chane ka saag’ = Chickpea greens, are the tender leafy shoot of the chickpea bush/ plant. It is usually found in the markets during the mid to end of the winter months. In Delhi markets it is a rarity. But … Continue reading →

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Matar paneer – Peas and Cottage cheese in gravy

Posted on February 8, 2015 by andy

Soon the fresh green peas will vanish from the markets Winters is the best time to enjoy a variety of vegetables, in a tropical country like India. Cooking is a delight during this season, so is eating 😉 Before Some … Continue reading →

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Chicken Rezala

Posted on February 1, 2015 by andy

Chicken rezala, the name breathes of Nawabi food. Rich, creamy and flavorful. It is laborious, time consuming with a fabulous end result. Mughals not only left their mark on our landscape, but also in our food, language and culture. The … Continue reading →

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Prawn Pad Thai

Posted on November 23, 2014 by andy

Pad Thai, you stole my heart ! ❤ This delicious, flavorful Thai food is almost surreal ! I was sceptical about trying to create this delectable Thai food at home. Then came a belated Diwali gift box full of various … Continue reading →

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