Fermented foods are probiotic powerhouses boosting the good bacteria in your gut and helping with overall health and immunity “Achar” is a form of fermented food in the Indian subcontinent and essentially is a pickling process. It is one of the oldest methods of food preservation, sustaining communities through changing climate and seasons where the life…
Category: Kashmir
Gogji Nadir ( Lotus Stem with Turnips)
This is modern Kashmiri cuisine that tracks its history to 15th century when Timur ( a Turco-Mongol conqueror) invaded India which led to the migration of 1700 skilled woodcarvers, weavers, architects, calligraphers and cooks from Samarkand to the valley of Kashmir. The cuisine developed and evolved in the land of dreamers, poets, artists, emperors. Using…
Shalgam Sabzi ( Turnips)
Hot summer lazy and melancholic days. I vacillate between utter gratitude of having the family safe to frustration towards the desolate state of our world. Still, the good outweighs the bad and we clear our heads and focus on inner strength, blessings and earth’s bounty. After my early morning run or walk, I spend quite…
Haakh – Kashmiri Collard Greens
Kashmiri Haakh has been a green staple in every Kashmiri household for hundreds of years. Mounds of rice topped with the cooked greens is a common sight that will unequivocally satisfy many a discerning palate. Often thought of as a very humble food, it’s taste is far from simple. The complex pungent taste of simply…
Gand Chetin – Kashmiri Onion Chutney
This is a traditional Onion Chutney that accompanies many a feasts and dinners in Kashmir. Kashmiri food, the whole playbook of amazing dishes often overshadows the humble accompaniments that elevate the flavors of the meal. The side kick here is truly kick ass, simply made with sliced onions that are marinated in vinegar, dried mint…
Kashmiri Phool Yakhni – Cauliflower in Yogurt sauce
Kashmiri Phool Yakhni is a vegetarian version of the sublime yogurt based Yakhni that is traditionally mutton based in Kashmir. Cauliflower is the shining star in this recipe The Cauliflower florets are par-boiled in turmeric, fried and then simmered in yogurt infused with spices like cardamom, fennel, ginger and cinnamon. These are the quintessential spices…
Kashmiri Chutney – Dodh AL ( Bottle Gourd in Yoghurt)
Kashmiri culture and ways of preparing the food lends to its exquisite and unique taste. An art form which is then accented by how the food is served….in copper dishes, with flavorful white rice, rich yoghurt and tart chutneys. In the series of Kashmiri chutneys, this one is a little unusual and delightful. Made with…
Vost Haakh t, Nadir ( Lotus stems with Amaranth leaves)
From the land of dreamers, poets, artists, emperors and saints comes a cuisine that inspires all your senses. Modern Kashmiri cuisine tracks its history to 15th century when Timur ( a Turco-Mongol conqueror) invaded India which led to the migration of 1700 skilled woodcarvers, weavers, architects, calligraphers and cooks from Samarkand to the valley of…
Haakh Tchaman- Kashmiri Cheese and Greens
The magic of Kashmiri cooking always inspires a smile and a happy tummy. So simple and fragrant served with steaming steamed rice and some pickles. The cheese can be homemade or you can buy a block of Indian Cheese which is pretty readily available in supermarkets now. I do find the homemade version with organic…
Kokur ( Chicken) Kashmiri Roganjosh
Kashmiri culture and ways of preparing the food lends to its exquisite and unique taste. An art form which is then accented by how the food is served….in copper dishes, with flavorful white rice, rich yogurt and tart chutneys. Rogan Josh is a signature dish of the Kashmiri cuisine usually cooked with lamb. This particular…
