curry(gravy) vegetable sabji

August phool kofta curry without onion garlic

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying  Kofta time: 5 minutes(each batch). Frying masala time: 12 minutes. Cooking time: 3-4 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. About 2 decades ago I invited one of my family friends for dinner, it was Friday, they told on Friday they don’t take onion and garlic, so I prepared the

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Fresh green Rajma (Red beans) with noodles

Servings: 4-5 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Boiling time: 20-25 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 52 minutes. “Fresh green Rajma (Red beans) with noodles” is a delightful and comforting fusion dish that I first tasted at a serene monastery in Sikkim. The combination was truly unique;

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August phool (august flower) kofta curry

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes.  Deep frying time: 4 minutes. Making curry time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 42 minutes. “August phool (august flower) kofta curry” is a seasonal delicacy prepared with the tender blossoms that bloom around in our Kudankulam home garden. These delicate flowers are carefully handpicked in the

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Pricked aaloo Dum (pricked potato masala)

Servings:5-6 Preparation time: 20 minutes. Soaking time: 20-30 minutes. Frying  potatoes time: 10 minutes. Frying masala time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 12 minutes. Total time: 42 minutes. “Pricked aaloo Dum (pricked potato masala)” is a flavorful and aromatic Indian curry made with small potatoes that are gently pricked to absorb the rich masala. These potatoes

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