biryani

Khadi Masoor Ki Dal reminds me of those beautiful sunny and summery Indian breakfasts, that consisted of warm  Parathas and Khadi Masoor ki Dal . My Aunt- Mami used to prepare the best Khadi Dal. I always used to request some of it whenever I would go to visit her. Khadi Masoor Ki Dal, served along with Afghani Roti Khadi Dal is one very easy side dish that goes well along with Mirchi Ka Salan or Mahekhalya or Andey Ka Khatta Salan , Baghare Baingan and Basmati Chawal for a meal, or just with Parathas for a breakfast or brunch. This recipe is so quick to prepare that it is one of the very first dishes one learns when he/she starts to experiment in kitchen discovering their culinary skills. You can garnish it with finely chopped cilantro/ dh aniya and mint/ pudina, or with finely chopped fresh dill/ Suvabhaji . It tastes best along with chopped dill, but if unavailable you can also go by the cilantro and mint. Khadi Masoor Ki Dal - Red Lentils curry Serves - 4-6 Ingredients: S...

Today is the first official day of Spring here and the forecast nowhere shows such signs. It will be remaining cloudy with a few showers of snow and the temperatures remaining in 'minus' for some more time. There are a few signs of sun only the next week, which again are not very consistent. I hope Spring arrives very soon. Winter has been too beautiful, loved it so much, but i admit it gave many problems to my dear hubby.. the shoveling, the problem with car and snow troubled him a lot. I am waiting for spring, then summer, mainly because i can take my grill out, and also plant a little vegetable garden inshallah . So looking forward to it.. Speaking about planting your backyard with plants and herbs, ginger is the simplest. Whenever i see some rhizomes with buds, i just plant them in a pot, keep it well watered, and in some time i see the pot full of ginger rhizome. It comes very useful to me, and it keeps fresh in the soil. Adraki Murgh - Ginger Chicken I prepared this dish ...

Bhindi or Okra is one of my most favorite vegetables. I love it a lot, and i am glad my loved ones love it equally. I usually keep prepararing three kinds of preparations with Bhindi /Okra whenever they are available fresh which are so adored by my family. I either fry them or make a  Curry/ Patla Salan or sometimes make a sautéed dish with tomato and onion which is what I'm writing about today. We have it along with Parathas for Brunch on the weekends or at Breakfasts. Kalonji Wali Bhindi-Tamatar Subzi - Sautéed Okra with Tomatoes and Nigella seeds Adding Nigella seeds/ Kalonji to the dish here gives it its own unique peppery taste. The seeds are also known for their medicinal value. These little things are considered as a herbal medicine for many ailments and is beneficial for good health. Lots about this spice is also written in the Quran , The Prophet Mohammad (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) has said "Hold on to the use of Black Seed for it has a remedy for every...

This is one of the most cherished recipes very close to my heart. I love this chutney immensely, and it goes very well along with almost all snacks like pakode, samosas , bhajiye, and tastes heavenly especially along with Khichdi . It has got all the goodness in it. I remember, my beloved  Dadi ( Grandmother) always used to ask a second helping of this chutney.. some times more than once! Memories are always associated with food.. many many memories with each and every dish on your table and I know everyone can agree with that. I cherish this recipe because this is my humble mother's recipe which was taught to her by her mother. My Nani (Grandmother) is a very nice soul, she is a great cook too. Now, but due to age, both my Nani and Dadi , my paternal and maternal grandmothers cannot cook much today, but I can always ask them for the treasured tips, and recipes which are priceless to me. Hara Dhaniya aur Pudine Ki Chuteny - Coriander and Mint Chutney I have slightly modified the...

It has been snowing; snowing very hard here since friday night. Today, I finally see sun in the sky and I immensely enjoyed the early morning sunlight streaking in through all the windows into my house. Beautiful and cheerful day it is alhamdulillah! Dahi Tamatar Murgh - Baked Tomato-Yogurt Chicken Food, especially in winter has to be comforting! The first thing Irf asks me after he returns home is, 'Whats for dinner today?' So, I try and prepare meals that are effortless to me and satisfying to my family too. These kind of quick curries, like the one I am writing about today, is my family's favorite. This dish is easily done in less than 45 minutes. You just have to mix them all up, marinate for a little while, and let it slow cook by itself for the required time in the oven, and in the mean time you can prepare your other dishes for the day or complete the other chores. It doesn't have the use of much oil, and you can even lessen the oil to one teaspoon if you wish!...

Dear readers, today I present you with renowned Hyderabadi Lamb Biryani. Biryani is one of the most famous Hyderabadi one-dish meals craved and devoured by people from all over the world. The basic process of preparing Biryani involves the layering of raw marinated or cooked meat along with half cooked long grained aromatic Basmati rice, and a range of fresh spices and herbs for exceptional flavor and aroma. Basically, there are two kinds of Biryani: Pakki Biryani , and Kachchi Biryani . Pakki Biryani : where are half Basmati cooked rice is layered along with completely cooked chicken or lamb meat and then cooked till done on slow heat on dum . 1. Pakki Gosht ki Biryani 2. Pakki Murgh Biryani Kachchi Biryani - which is the true Hyderabadi Biryani - where are half cooked Basmati rice is layered along with raw marinated meat and then finished on slow heat till done on dum . 1. Kachchey Gosht ki Biryani 2. Kachche Aqni ki Dum Murgh Biryani Biryani always reminds me of my wedding, when I...

Recently my hubby bought home fresh Mackerel fish as he knows I love Seafood. I thought of whipping up a curry using whatever I had in the refrigerator, and believe me, it was one yummy meal alhamdulillah. Khatti Machli - Mackerel in a sour, Tomato-Tamarind Sauce I had it along with Khichdi and my family members loved the combination. The sourness of the gravy with tomatoes and tamarind gave a very good flavour to the fish. You can even have it along with Basmati Chawal or Naan ki Roti. Khatti Machli - Mackerel in a sour, Tomato-Tamarind Sauce Serves : 3 Ingredients: Fresh Mackerel - cut into big pieces (or) you can use any fish you like, like Salmon, or King fish, or Snapper Olive Oil - 2 tbsp Yellow Onion - 1, small, roughly chopped Red Ripe Tomato - 1, cut into quarters Tamarind concentrate - 2-3 tbsp Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/3 tsp Curry leaves/Karyapaar (fresh) - 8 Black Mustard seeds - 1 1/2 tsp Salt - 1 tsp Turmeric/Haldi - 1/3 tsp Dry Roasted CorianderSee...