Regional Recipes

Ash Gourd (Petha/ Winter Melon ) stuffed Pakoda/ Fritters (Pur Bhora Chal Kumror Bora Tel bhaja)

Ash Gourd (Petha/ winter melon ) stuffed Pakoda/ Fritters (Pur Bhora Chal Kumror Bora Tel bhaja)

Serving: 3-4 Soaking time: 30 minutes. Peeling time: 2-3 minutes. Blanching time: 4-5 minutes. Making  stuffing paste time: 2 minutes. Cooking stuffing time: 2-3 minutes. Prepare batter time: 2 minutes. Deep frying time: 3-4 minutes. (each batch) Total time: 19-20 minutes. I first tasted this unique “Ash Gourd Stuffed Pakoda” at one of my friend’s […]

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Govind Gatte Curry (Gravy): A Royal Rajasthani Delight

Govind Gatte Curry (Gravy): A Royal Rajasthani Delight

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time for govind gatte: 10-12 minutes. Steaming time for govind gatte: 10-12 minutes. Frying time of govind gatte: 4-5 minutes. Preparation for gravy: 4 minutes. Frying masala time: 9-10 minutes. Cooking time: 10-11 minutes. Total time: 54 minutes. Govind Gatte is a rich and flavourful dish from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan.

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Jawe/Jave Seveiyan Kheer

Jawe/Jave Seveiyan Kheer

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 4 minutes. Cooking time: 15-16 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. Traditions have a way of connecting hearts across generations. Recently, I received a beautiful handmade token from my neighbour a delicate Jawe/Jave (vermicelli ) lovingly prepared by hand. Traditionally jave were handmade vermicelli with wheat flour crafted

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Roasting the Poli

Puran Poli – A Sweet Symphony of Tradition and Taste (Maharashtra)

Servings: 4-5 Making dough time: 3-4 minutes. Making stuffing time: 18 minutes. Rolling time:2 minute (each). Frying time: 2-3 minute (each). Total time: 27 minutes. I prepared “Puran Poli” on the occasion of Ardra Nakshatra as a delightful variation to our traditional festive meal. Customary to cook dal poori on this day, which features a

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