Uttar Pradesh Cuisine

Cluster beans (Guwar phalli) with Onion and Tomato

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 18 minutes. Cooking time: 6 minutes. Total time: 44 minutes.  India is a largest producer of Cluster beans (Guwar phalli), especially in the Rajasthan. Do you know Jodhpur is the major hub for growing and treading, after that Gujarat, Madhaya Pradesh, Haryana and Utter Pradesh. Cluster beans […]

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Phoran wala Gilki(Sponge Gourd with Panch Phoran)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time:  14-16 minutes. Total time: 26 minutes.  There are so many ways to prepare “Gilki(Lufa Gourd), can you name them all? Do write to me in the comment section. Today’s recipe is “Phoran wala Gilki (Sponge Gourd with Panch Phoran)” a well known recipe. It is  also called

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Amritsari Chhole/Pindi Chhole

Amritsari Chhole/Pindi Chhole

Servings: 4-5 Soaking time: 6-7 hours or overnight. Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Boiling time: 25- 30 minutes. Frying time: 14-16 minutes. Cooking time: 8-10 minutes. Total time: 68 minutes.  Want to serve an intimate meal for two on valentine day or feast for whole family. Want a seriously delicious treat to serve on the occasion

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Chhath Pooja Thekua

Chhath Pooja Thekua

Servings: 2 Preparation  Dough time: 7-8 minutes. Preparing raw Thekua time: 8-9 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Total time: 29 minutes. Chhath Puja, once primarily celebrated in Bihar, has now gained widespread popularity across India and even internationally. This ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, symbolizes gratitude and reverence for the

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Arbi (Taro Root) Kadhi/ Karhi

Arbi (Taro Root) Kadhi/ Karhi

Servings: 2-3 Boiling time: 10 minutes. Boiling karhi time: 20-25 minutes. Preparation time: 5-6 minutes. Frying  Aarbi time: 2-3 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 47 minutes.  Karhi is a perfect example of comfort food or light food especially in northern India; it originated from Rajasthan, served with Steamed Rice or Roti. The taste

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