Dahi in Hindi/Urdu, Zamut do’dh in Kashmiri, Thayir in Tamil, Doi in Bengali, Perugu in Telugu and yogurt in English. Yogurt is an important part of the Indian food culture across the nation. And it was an important part of the meal at home. It was served with every meal. As a lassi – watered down with an addition of mint and spices or just as is. It is my grandmother’s favorite food. On most days she adds in yogurt to her rice, with a pinch of salt and some mint – walnut chutney and her lunch …
Quinoa Pulav – 38 power foods
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially declared that the year 2013 be recognized as “The International Year of the Quinoa.” Proposed by the government of Bolivia and receiving strong support from many Central and South American countries, quinoa has now been singled out by the FAO as a food with “high nutritive value,” impressive biodiversity, and an important role to play in the achievement of food security worldwide. – Source WHF Some of the health benefits of Quinoa and why it is a power food:- Even though it is eaten as a grain, it …
How To Cook Brown Rice
Back home in Kashmir, most references to eating food literally mean to eat rice. I grew up eating rice as the main staple, served with a wide range of healthy seasonal vegetables and some meat. It was however the local variety of white rice that we ate, supplemented once in a while by some red rice too. As I grew older, I realized that eating white rice made me go into a stupor. So I avoided eating it for lunch. But I still needed it for dinner. It was really hard for me to completely give up eating rice. I …
Malai Kofta
Malai Kofta – the buttery goodness of deep fried paneer/ricotta cheese balls in a smooth and creamy and rich gravy. This is one of the dishes that makes your friends go “did you make this at home?” and with their eyes wide in disbelief ! And I say,” No I didn’t”, he did. And then its all they can do to keep their eyes from popping out! LOVE that feeling! This recipe of Malai kofta is again developed by my very talented hubz , just like his famous Spartan egg Bhurji and his incredible Gulab Jamuns. I have been told …
Mushroom Stir fry with green onions and cumin
Mushrooms!! The hobbits were fond of them. The very sweet shy people of the shire. They loved their beer, their pipe and their food, especially mushrooms. Every time I read the Lord of the Rings or watch the movies, I find myself cooking mushrooms in different ways. Until I finish watching the movies or reading the books, my kitchen witnesses a plethora of mushrooms. Yes, I did say every time. I read the book every couple of years and watch the extended version of the movies at least once a year. It’s kind of like my forever story book and I …
Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar with button Mushrooms . Two of my favorite things. One I like to cook with, the other I like to cook and eat. Light bulb and an idea! Why not cook them together. And I did. The results were worth sharing so here I am – with yet another kitchen experiment gone well. It’s really quick to cook, great in taste and makes a great first impression that lasts long. This goes well as an appetizer or even a side dish/ salad. It is a light on oil and salt dish, so there is absolutely no guilt …