Regional Recipes

Dal -pitthee (dal dhokli)

Dal Pitthi is a comforting dish, a perfect example of flavourful and nourishing meal from North Indian cuisine, particularly popular in the regions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, that combines the wholesome goodness of lentils with hand-rolled wheat flour dumplings. I prepared “Dal Pitthi” with some variations as, dough using a combination of besan (gram

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Banana flower pakoda

“Banana Flower Pakoda”, (Fritters) hold a special place in our home, especially during summer vacations when my son returned from college. These crispy, flavourful fritters were one of his favorite evening snacks, and he often requested as soon as he arrived. Banana Flower Fritters, also known as Banana Blossom Pakoras, are a delicious and unique

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Sooji (rava) upma

When I serve “Sooji (Rava) Upma”, I like to pair it with a side of Coconut Chutney and fried salted green chilies. The creamy, mildly sweet coconut chutney complements the Upma perfectly. The fried salted green chillies, on the other hand, provide a delightful burst of heat and crunch. “Sooji (Rava) Upma”  is a popular

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Sooran/suran/oal/jimikand (elephant yam) ki sabji

“Sooran/suran/oal/jimikand (elephant yam) ki sabji” also known as elephant foot yam curry, can be prepared in various ways, ranging from a dry stir-fry to a more gravy-based curry as Suran Sabji in Curd Gravy, Suran ki Chutney, Suran Pickle, Suran Kofta, Suran in Palak Gravy etc. For today’s recipe, I begin by boiling the suran

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