Fresh paneer, puree of tomatoes, yogurt and aromatic spices resulting in a Velvety smooth gravy– paneer makhani or butter paneer. The use of the term ‘makhani’ means buttery ; smooth as butter. As with all great foods, using fresh ingredients takes this dish many notches up.
Aloo Chokha – The Indian mashed potatoes
Boiled and mashed potatoes get a flavor of mustard oil, dry and green chillies, lightly fried onions and some cumin. Eaten with khichdi in the state of Bihar, it’s a quick and comforting dish. Every Bihari family has their own variation of chokha , sometimes more than one as well – for its an often made dish. Featured here is a chokha made with potatoes. The other two traditional kinds of choka are tomato and eggplant and are served and made differently. That’s a story for another day. This dish can be served as a side with plain Dal and …
Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Its spicy,hot, and oh so heavenly. I have often received compliments for this dish. The best one always is “Is this really a Potato”? Well.. that’s how we like to keep our dishes. Deep, Rich, Tasty and oh so mysterious.
Razma Gogji – Beans with Turnips
Simple Pleasures – Memories of childhood- This simple dish of Razma Gogji – beans with turnips was comfort food at its best and the simplest in the long winter months in Kashmir. My Daadi [GrandMa] always had this half smile on her beautiful beautiful face when she cooked this up for us, Because we loved it so much that we could eat it for every meal. I miss Daadi [peace be on her soul], and I miss the food that I have grown up eating – from her pots to my plate. If I can remember anything about her …
Collard Greens cooked in Kashmiri Style – Haakh
Haakh – A staple Kashmiri dish. It usually means the local greens from mustard family, but collard greens are a good substitute. These greens are simply cooked, yet taste heavenly. This can be made with kohlrabi greens, gai lan and spinach as well. In Kashmir we use the Kohl Rabi greens and Haakh .. something that resembles the Kai Lan greens. The greens are called Haakh and the Dish is called Haakh as well. There is something heavenly about simply cooked green leafy vegetables. It always has a warmth and a nourishing vibe. No wonder then, it …
Methi Chaman
As a Kashmiri, I love the meats, but I love my greens too. The leafy green ones at that. Yes they are a pain to clean up and wash. But the aroma, taste , versatility and the health benefits of these greens makes up for all the hard work one puts in. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorous, zinc and vitamin E. In addition, it is a good source of omega-3 …