Rooh Afza is a popular concentrated squash or syrup made from a blend of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. It is a traditional drink in South Asia, particularly in countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Rooh Afza is known for its sweet, floral, and refreshing taste, often mixed with water or milk to make a …
Festival Food (Muslim & Hindu)
Sabudhana Waffles
Potato and Sago pearls or Sabudhana are mixed with Ginger & Garlic paste, Spices, Curry leaves, Onion & Coriander.
Dahi Bhalle or Vadas – Lentil dumplings in Yogurt
A special batter made with Urad & Mung dhals are soaked and ground and then mixed together & rested. A special soaking liquid is prepared by smoking Chillies, and Cumin & Curry leaves & Ginger are added, Chilli powder is added together with Water, Sugar & Salt and this is kept aside.The dhals are then …
Paya or Trotters
Paya is a dish made with trotters (the feet of cows, goats, or sheep) cooked slowly to create a rich, flavorful broth. It’s a popular dish in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, where it’s often enjoyed as a hearty and nourishing meal, especially during colder months. The trotters are simmered with spices and sometimes …
Slow cooked Nihari – Meat Stew
Nihari has long been a favourite in my household. I didn’t grow up eating it, but my husband did and I decided to learn how to make it. Of course like many popular recipes, each family has their own way of preparing Nihari. Traditionally this is slow cooked overnight and in the olden days the …
Royal or Bombay Falooda China Grass (Agar Agar)
China grass or Agar Agar as it’s known is a vegan and vegetarian since it’s made from seaweed and it used as a gelatin to set liquids. In India it’s also called Falooda although in this recipe, Falooda refers to the Bombay Falooda a refreshing drink made with Saffron, Rose syrup, Milk, Falooda noodles, Jello, …
Chicken Masala
This rich recipe is super simple. A special blend of Yogurt, Ginger & Garlic paste, spices & salt to taste is mixed and kept aside. Onions, Onion seeds (Kalonji), Curry leaves & Chillies are sauteed and Chicken is added to the pot. Spices are added and mixed to coat the Chicken and finally the prepared …
Kheema Gotala
Recently, I decided to host my cousins for a Bombay se aaya mera dost theme party. I knew I had a lot of typical Mumbai recipes on my channel, but I was also looking for some others that I hadn’t tried yet. This is when I came upon a recipe for Kheema Gotala. This dish …
Beetroot Bhaji – Chukander ka Sabji
Do you throw the stems and leaves of your beets away? You never will again – these are added to onions and spices,together with coconut, beet cubes and coriander and is ABSOLUTELY delish!
White Biriyani
Chicken is marinated with spices, ginger and garlic paste, yogurt, some fried onions. This is then simmered in it’s own marinade and finished off with Kewra water and a paste made from Pumpkin seeds & Cashew nuts and more yogurt. It’s then, layered with fragrant rice and topped with crispy onions and steam cooked. And …