Lotus root fritters – Nadir monji or monji gul, served with a lip smacking Tamarind and onion chutney is a street food in Kashmir. Nadir monji is a cherished treat in all of Kashmir. It is a coveted snack. It is a required addiction – by law. Ok may be not by law. It is a requirement by virtue of being a true blooded Kashmiri. Any Kashmiri worth her salt should be obsessed with nadur. Full Stop. Thin slices of lotus roots are mixed with spices and rice flour and then deep fried until crisp. If that was not enough …
Chicken Dhaniwal Korma
The citrus fresh aroma of freshly ground cilantro, sweet fried onions and creamy yogurt. What’s not to like! A fresh take on the traditional deep fried dhaniwal korma!
Bagara Baingan – Stuffed egg plants
At the outset, I do not claim that this is an authentic bagara baigan recipe. But sometimes, one must deviate from the norm and suit one’s own palate and that of one’s dearest friends. This recipe has an interesting anecdote attached. I had invited my friend Jen over for some Indian lunch. Actually, we planned to cook and enjoy it together. For some weird reason I decided to make stuffed eggplants as one of the dishes for the day. I had no idea what Jen liked as we were just getting to know one another and wisdom suggested that I …
Sprouts omelet
I love my breakfast of omelets, chai and some fresh fruits. I really can eat unlimited quantities of eggs in any form. But I love them the most as omelets. So when I had some leftover sprouts after making the spectacular brown rice and unlimited soups and salads, I used them up in an omelet. What better way to make me feel good about eating right than greens and sprouts and a wee bit of goat cheese and olive oil! The process of making this nutritious and delicious omelet – Beat eggs with a pinch of salt – 2 or …
Chicken 65
“Food is not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel comfortable.” – Ina Garten, ‘The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’ “Food is not about impressing people, it’s about making them feel comfortable.” Ina Garten And comfortable they do feel with this fiery dish. The crescendo of the stir frying chilies, curry leaves and garlic is always a conversation stopper; and not in a bad sort of way. It just moves people, the way musical crescendos do and then like any great piece of music, it reaches the climax. The spicy aroma of chicken 65 drifts about, people gather around and the party begins. Compliments galore, …
Minty Egg Curry
It sure is an unusual combination. Eggs, coconut milk and mint. What can I say, sometimes things just work together! Herbs are a great way to introduce a lot of flavor into food and I love the refreshing scent and flavor of mint. Its easy to grow in a pot, lends color to the kitchen window, enhances the herb corner and is a great ingredient for making chutneys. This dish is a palate refresher! Serves 4 Plan : Hard boiled eggs – 4 finely chopped onion – 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes – 1/4 cup ginger paste – 1 tsp …