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Today we move on from Rawalpindi in Punjab, Pakistan to Punjab India. For the third combo of the week, I have one of the most famous food combos from the state of Punjab, sarson ka
Other than Itek Sio , this is another famous Nyonya duck recipe which is a broth with duck pieces, pickled mustard green, souring ingredient...
Compared to Shermay Lee, who supposedly began learning Peranakan cuisine when she was 5 years old, Wee Eng Hwa was a very late starter. She began learning Nyonya cookery at the relatively ancient age of 47. Fortunately, Wee Eng Hwa had two advantages over the self-proclaimed culinary child prodigy. One, she could see what was
Mati Mahor Dali. Urad Dal. A splutter of panchforon. The heat of some wicked green chillies. The heady aroma of golden mustard oil. Thats it !!! Earthy and no-fuss. Yet divine. Soul food for sure !!!!
Aachar (pickle) is an indigenous part of Indian cuisine. From Kashmir to Tamil Nadu and from Assam to Gujarat people make variety of aachars and is served along with the main course. Aachar is usually made with spices that not only stimulate our taste buds but also help in better digestion of food..... . Aachar is served as complimentary dish with many parathas and papad. Here is one of my aachar recipes.
If you are experimental and big of heart, Assam food will wow you with its traditional dishes and techniques.
Bhapa Ilish . Gorgeous Ilish steaks. A slather of piquant mustard. A generous glug of mustard oil. A throw of wicked green chillies. All snugly packed in an old-school stainless steel tiffin-box and steamed to perfection. (And that intoxicating aroma when you prise open the lid of the box. What a delight for the olfactory nerves !!) This is food heaven !!!
If you are tired of cooking fish the same way, and with that familiar taste, then we have just the right recipe for you. Our friend Antara Boruah - a recipe developer from Assam, is going to make a pretty interesting fish dish using Nigella Seeds (kalonji or kala jeera). A flavorsome dish that has
Another tasty fish curry with skunk vine . Bhedai lota or skunk vine is a green leafy vegetable found in Assam . The tree is a climbe...