The hyderabadi mirchi ka salan is particularly famous as an accompaniment to biryani. Here is a mirchi ka salan recipe that bring the authenticity of the dish to your plate. Ingredients: 250 grams capsicums or long thick green chillis (bhavnagri mirchi) 1 medium onion, sliced […]

Ingredients: 6 – 8 tomatoes 2 – 3 cloves of garlic 1 tsp chopped garlic 2 -3 curry leaves 1- 2 tsp freshly ground peppercorns 1-2 green chilies chopped ½ tbsp red chili vegetable / chicken stock 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp corn flour Salt […]

Biryani is the crown of Mughlai cuisine and a love shared by both Indians and Pakistanis. The type of biryani varies from region to region and kitchen to kitchen. I’m sharing my favorite – Bombay Biryani. Biryani requires a lot of effort, several spices, and patience. […]

Pepper chicken is one of my favourites at a South Indian restaurant. The chicken is heavily spiced and the dish is simply addictive. Pepper chicken recipe is one thing worth experimenting in your kitchen! Marinate: 500 grams boneless chicken pieces 1/2 tsp ginger paste 1/2 […]

A classic, poori bhaaji is one of India’s favourite snack and breakfast dishes.   Ingredients: For the bhaji: ½ kg potatoes boiled with salt 2 medium sized onions chopped 2 tomatoes 4 – 5 green chilies chopped 6 to 7 garlic cloves chopped 1tbsp crushed […]

This recipe was created one evening, when I was  in haste and the shortest route to dinner was with the left over rice. I didn’t know it would turn out to be a finger-licking dish. Here is the quickest delicious fix with chicken and rice. […]

Marinate: 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp cumin powder 1 1/2 tsp red chilly powder 2 green chillies, chopped finely 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped finely 1 teaspoon lime juice Salt to taste Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil 4-5 curry leave 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds […]

Shahi tukra or shahi tukda, a mughlai recipe, are actually shahi – royal. You wouldn’t think that a dessert so rich, delicious, yet simple can be made using bread. There’s milk, dry fruits, saffron, sugar, and malai. We bring you shahi tukra recipe – a […]

Malpura  or malpua is a dessert known across different regions of India by different names. Malpuas are also one of the favourite Ramadan and Eid recipes. You’ll be surprised at the number of variations this dessert has experienced – each better than the other. Here, […]

  Dhokla is well known appetizer in the western region of India, especially Gujarat. This recipe is a faster alternative for the traditional Gujarati dhokla which requires an overnight stand. Ingredients: 1 cup rawa (suji) 2 cups yogurt 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp green […]