Uttar Pradesh Cuisine

Poha (Beaten Rice)

Servings: 2 Soaking poha time: 10 minutes. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying  ground nut time: 3-4 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. Most of my cooking are reflected my childhood memories or my  children’s childhood.“Poha” is the food that became habitual and comfort breakfast of my son’s forever. It is a signature  […]

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Sabudana (Sago) Kheer (Phalahari)

Servings: 4-6 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. Phalahari sweet dish flavored with saffron & cardamom; top up with sliced pistachio and saffron, prepared mostly on the occasion of Navrari or any fasting days. “Scandmata” is the fifth form of Navdurga, Devi scandmata is the

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Mutter Paneer (Cottage Cheese)

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 8 minutes. Frying time: 17 minutes. Cooking time: 8 minutes. Total time: 33 minutes. Quarantine or lock down meal: ‘Matar paneer’ is simple but versatile dish relished across India loved by one and all. The origin of the dish is from Indian state of Punjab, now it is adopted in every

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Malai Kofta

Malai Kofta (Cutlet)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 20-25 minutes. Deep frying time: 3-4 minutes(each batches) Frying time: 18 minutes. Cooking time: 5-6 minutes. Total time: 53 minutes.  Rich with fresh cream(Malai) and paneer(cottage cheese) along with dry fruits wrapped in mashed potatoes dough; that is “Malai Kofta” a signature Punjabi dish. The recipe is mildly spicy and melts

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