Punjabi Cuisine

Nimki/mathri /namak pare

Servings: Preparation time: 10 minutes. Rolling & making shape time: 2 minutes(each) Frying time: 10 minutes(each batch). Total time: 22 minutes. When my son was in the  college hostel, we used to send “Nimki (Mathri or Namak Pare)” along with the monthly snack packages from home. It became a small token of love packed in […]

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Fresh green methi (fenugreek leaves) makai (sweet corn) malai (fresh cream)

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 11 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. I could see a special smile emerge from my younger son’s face, when he saw that there is triple M (methy, makai and malai) sabji served on the dining table, he enjoyed the dinner much. “Fresh green

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Strawberry lassi (curd/yoghurt based drink)

Servings: 2 Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Blending  time: 2 minutes. Total time: 5 minutes. It is every mother’s wishes to prepare nutritious and healthy diet everyday for their kids; so here is one very delicious ‘Strawberry Lassi’, which is not only flavourful but also the baby pink colour of the Lassi invites everyone… “Strawberry lassi

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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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Paneer (fresh cheese/cottage cheese) paratha

Servings: 2-3 Making dough time: 5 minutes. Making stuffing time: 10-12 minutes. Rolling paratha time: 2 minutes(each). Roasting paratha time: 2 minutes(each). Total time: 21 minutes. You cannot but smack your lips after tasting these “Paneer (fresh cheese/cottage cheese) paratha”. This is most delicious and healthy among all paratha. It is popular breakfast meal especially

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