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5 Most Common Paratha Recipes from India
5 Most Common Paratha Recipes from India

Talk about North India and first thing that runs through my mind is delicious and yummy cuisine. The dishes are simple and exquisite. North India has given us many culinary delights like tandoori chicken, chiken tikka, butter chicken, Paneer butter masala, dal makhani, rajma, kadhi etc. Another delicious food item i.e. Paratha also hails from North India. The fabulous stuffing is just superb and mouth watering. There are wide varieties of things that can be used for stuffing. A stuff paratha is a complete meal and something that you go crazy about. ? Let?s explore some of the common... Read more »

Tongue Tickling Tastes of Misal Pav
Tongue Tickling Tastes of Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a very delicious Maharashtrian snack popular in Pune and Kolhapur region of Maharashtra. However, it is available in other regions as well but the special ones are available in Pune and Kolhapur only. Misal is the gravy made using sprouts of different types like moth, peas, chickpeas spiced with some red chilli powder and other spices. The dish is then topped with farsan i.e. Namkeen , chopped tomato, onion and coriander leaves. Read more »

Thandai - The Milk Based Summer Drink of India
Thandai - The Milk Based Summer Drink of India

Thandai is a very popular and refreshing summer drink in India. The drink is an instant energizer in hot summer days of India. Thandai is a milk based sweet drink with lots of dry fruits and flavored spices. The drink is believed to be originated during the mythological era. It was the favorite drink of Lord Shiva. Thandai is one of the traditional drinks of India and mainly prepared on the occasion of Mahashivratri and Holi. People often mix bhaang in thandai specially on the occasion of Holi to make an intoxicating drink Read more »

Butter Chicken, Anyone?
Butter Chicken, Anyone?

Butter Chicken, Ahh! my mouth is watering already, and guess same is with you. The dish originated in the North Indian State named Punjab, the place where you get a variety of chicken dishes but the "must-try" is the Butter Chicken. Small pieces / chunks of bonelesschicken cooked mildly spiced thick, red and smooth gravy is what Butter Chicken is. Known for its fiery red color the dish is not considered spicy on the contrary most places serve it slightly on the sweeter side but can be made hot as well. Murg Makhani is a dish that has wonderful flavor and a rich creamy texture. If you ha... Read more »

The Taste of Rajasthan - Dal, Bati & Churma
The Taste of Rajasthan - Dal, Bati & Churma

Dal bati Churma is the Rajasthani cuisine popular not only in India but across the world. This is a dish for special occasion. Batis resemble the dumplings but are baked in a special oven. Choorma is a sweet dish made with flour, jaggery or sugar and ghee. Dal Bati Churma is usually served either during the lunch time or dinner time. The more ghee you use in this recipe, the better it tastes. The city of Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer are famous for this Rajasthani dish.? Read more »

Prawn Balchao - A Goan Seafood Delight
Prawn Balchao - A Goan Seafood Delight

Prawn Balch?o is one of the Goan favorite Seafood dish. Brought to Goa by the Portuguese, Balch?o originated in Macao, where it is called Balichao. Balchao is a method of cooking either fish or prawns in a dark red and tangy sauce. Balchao is almost like pickling and can be made days in advance without reheating. The traditional Balchao uses a paste made from dried shrimp known as 'galmbo' in Konkani spices and feni(see below. This paste is added to fresh prawns, onion, spices and oil to prepare a prawn balchao. Balchao is often bottled and eaten as an accompaniment in meals. But many peopl... Read more »

Recipes for Holi - The Festival of Colors & Fun
Recipes for Holi - The Festival of Colors & Fun

Holi is one of the major and important Hindu spring festival in the Indian calender. People celebrate this festival with lots of colors and that is why it is called Festival of colors and unlimited fun. The celebrations starts in the morning and lasts till evening. In Braj Holi is celebrated for a month. It is said that the festival of Holi actually originated in Braj and is played with great enthusiasm at all places associated with Lord Krishna. The places are Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become one of the top tourist destinations during the festive season ... Read more »


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