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What is the history of Pindi Chole? Pindi Chole recipe is a popular Punjabi dish cooked across North India in homes and enjoyed in restaurants. Pindi Chole is often paired with bhature, puris or rice. Born in a Punjabi Family, I’ve never had to think about the history of Pindi chole recipe. In fact, I […]
What is the history of Crispy Honey Chilli Potato recipe? Crispy honey chilli potato is an Indo-Chinese recipe which may have originated in India as a fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, much like our very own Manchurian recipe. It is a hugely popular appetizer across North and East India. And for the unawares, it […]
Brief history of the burger The popular burger (A unique sandwich) has its origin 100’s of years ago from the American state of Texas. It has traveled the world with many localized modifications and is probably the most recognized American food item gloabally. I’m sure all of you reading this in India would’ve had the […]
What is Dhokla? This is a truly ridiculous question to ask to any Indian. And if you happen to ask this to a Gujarati, you may be served a volley of choicest abuses at you for your ignorance or they may just make you taste the best Dhokla ever. But for the uninitiated, Dhokla is […]
What is Veg Manchurian? What is Indo Chinese Cuisine? The Veg Manchurian recipe that we’ve grown up eating in restaurants is considered to be a part of Chinese cuisine. However, the original Chinese recipe is different and not so spicy. What we call Manchurian is actually an adapted version to suit the Indian palate. Indo-Chinese […]
What is Shahi Paneer? Shahi as the name suggests is the ‘royal’ cottage cheese recipe. The word shahi comes from the mughalai ancestry of the dish and no doubt it’s a royal dish. No visit to a north restaurant is complete with out a serving of Shahi Paneer in the buffet. A few days back […]
What is Pesarattu? Pesarattu is a green colored dosa made with green gram lentil batter. It is one of the most famous and commonly eaten breakfast in Andhra Pradesh. I also call it protein and fiber rich dosa since it’s high on these 2 nutrients compared to the conventional fermented dosa made from rice and […]
What is Turai (Ridge Gourd)? Turai or Tori (Ridge gourd in English) is a popular North Indian green vegetable which is low in carbohydrate, calories and high in fiber. It also has anti-diabetic properties. Turai an exceptionally nutritious vegetable and highly recommended by dieticians for weight loss. My favorite way to eat this is with […]
What is Kadai Paneer? Dhaba style Kadai Paneer Recipe for vegetarians and Kadhai Gosht for non-vegetarians is pretty much prepared the same way except for the main ingredient. The name literally means Paneer with gravy made in a kadai (deep pan). Similarly tawa paneer is made on a tawa and handi paneer in a handi […]