Every time I stir a pot of this aromatic, gluten free, chickpea flour based gruel, I am hit by this nostalgic wave of tsunamic proportion. The image of […]
JAMUN KALA KHATTA – जामुन काला खट्टा (Sweet, Sour & Spicy Java Plum Drink)
Our neighbours used to have this huge Jamun tree in my home town and its variety was absolutely fabulous. The sweet & tangy juicy fruit had a tiny […]
MURG KALI MIRCH / मुर्ग काली मिर्च (Pepper Chicken Curry)
When you have hard core non vegetarians at home, you certainly need variety in not just whether it is a chicken, fish or a lamb dish but also […]
DAHI CHIWDA / दही चिवड़ा (Flattened Rice Breakfast Parfait)
Here comes my next recipe from my Bihari [bɪˈɦaːri] cuisine repertoire that is a ‘no cook’ one actually. I have been posting a series of Bihari food recipes since […]
DHABA CHICKEN – ढाबा चिकन (HIGHWAY CHICKEN)
Dhabas are eateries that usually serve local cuisine. Open 24X7, they customarily used to be stop over eateries for the truck drivers who ply from one distant destination […]
KALA CHANA TURAI – काला चना और तुरई की सब्ज़ी (Sponge Gourd & Black Chickpea Curry)
As a child, I passionately hated courgettes (better known as Tori/ Torai / Turai in Punjab and Nenua in Bihar). My first reaction at the sight of this […]