Uttar Pradesh Cuisine

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Servings: Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. resting time: 30-40 minutes. Frying time: 8-10 minutes (each batch). Total time: 18 minutes. In my version of gulgula, I mixed sesame seeds in dough and deep-fried them in ghee (clarified butter) which made the taste truly awesome. The sesame seeds added a rich, nutty crunch, while frying in ghee […]

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Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 3-4 minutes. Making dough time:6-7 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. “Meethe Pare that taste like old memories and new celebrations.” Sakkarpare, also known as Meethepare, is a traditional Indian sweets deep rooted in North Indian households, especially in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where it

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Lauki (Bottle Gourd) with Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram) Sabji

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) with Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram) Sabji

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 7-8 minutes. Pressure cooking time: 1o minutes. Seasoning time: 14-15 minutes. Total time: 33 minutes. “Lauki with Chana Dal Sabji (Bottle Gourd with Split Bengal Gram)” is a classic Indian comfort dish that beautifully blends health and flavour in one bowl. This wholesome sabji combines soft, juicy lauki (bottle gourd) with

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Hari Mirch (Green Chilli) ki Sabji

Green Chilli (Hari Mirch) ki Sabji

Servings: 6-7 Preparation time: 12-15 minutes. Stir fry chilli time: 5 minutes. Frying masala time: 10-11 minutes. Cooking time: 5-6 minutes. Total time: 37 minutes. Yesterday, we visited the local bhaji market (vegetable market) and were delighted to find an abundance of very fresh green chillies (mild spicy used to prepare mirchi bhaji). The vibrant

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