I make this every week but have never really photographed it or posted the recipe until now, not sure why and this is totally something you want to share with everyone. This is good for you…. for the gut and general healing. It is fermented and There is heat in the turmeric and ginger so…
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…
Dal chilla – savory lentil crepes
Its hot and humid but soaking in the warmth while browsing cookbooks is how I tend to enjoy my weekend afternoon. I was looking a vegan lunch idea and stumbled upon so many wonderful “Chilla” recipes, These crepes called “Chilla” or “Cheela” are so simple, wholesome and savory that I couldn’t wait to experiment with…
Za’atar baked Cod with Zucchini rice
Glorious Summer!! The weekend summer farmers markets are in full bloom. The joy of sourcing local ingredients is sweet and satisfying. Not everything is local though so it’s a journey to get to totally local sourced for the mind and body. This was a beautiful Cod fillet and my Za’atar is home made with thyme…
Farro, Chickpeas and veggie bowl
Beautiful and vibrant spring is here and its time to embrace all the positive energy it brings with it. Spring is the time for rejuvenating your mind, body and soul. Morning walks under blossoms and lush green trees, farmers markets, planting flowers and seeds, and of course cooking nourishing balanced food. The Yin and the…
Harissa crusted Cauliflower salad
It’s a vegetable overload weekend in our household. We had pea protein packed smoothie this morning and then ran a 5k in freezing temperatures. But the sun was out which gave energy to the mind and body. Riding the veggie theme for lunch I wanted to make something that continues to feed the body with…
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 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…
Koftas in tomato sauce
Something about a tender juicy meatball is so comforting and satisfying. There is a meatball or Kofta dish in just about every culture using a variety of different meats and spices. This recipe has been inspired by the Lebanese style of cooking similar to Dawood Basha and uses a combination of ground chicken and beef…
