This is a true fusion dish blending the flavors of Kashmir with Persian cooking. The fennel and dried ginger in the meatballs is so delicate yet intense. Good minced lamb is best but you can use any combination of lamb, beef and veal. I added a 1/2 amount ground turkey to make it lighter but…
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Lamb Shanks with Harissa, Saffron and Apricots
Thanksgiving and the holiday season is here….a lot of us think about food ( I do), what to make that feeds the soul and brings a deep smile to friends and family. A lamb shank where the meat falls off the bone….just right with apricots and saffron. This has a Mediterranean flair and is a…
Rista – Kashmiri Cuisine
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…
Quinoa and black beans stuffed peppers
Peppers are just delicious, sweet and versatile. I had a lot growing in my garden but the crop is over now so these were a great find at the farmers market. According to wikipidia The bell pepper is the only member of the Capsicum genus that does not produce the chemical that can cause a strong burning sensation…
Spice Crusted Tuna with Greens and roasted vegetables
When you find perfect wild Albacore tuna steaks, you just want to come home and cook them. Cook may be a strong term for these beautiful steaks…just seared for a 1-2 minutes does the trick. Delicious, soft succulent melting with the veggies and soft boiled eggs.
Zucchini Noodles with Turkey meatballs
When the spiralizer came into the house many months ago, we were thrilled to create exciting salads and dishes with spiralized beets, carrots, cucumber, zucchini etc….It is a fabulous tool and easy to visualize new and exciting recipes when you look at the pretty noodles of a wide array of vegetables. What I never really…
Keema Baingan ( Eggplant with Minced Lamb)
This dish is inspired by my amazing and talented sister in law, Sadia Durrani who specialize in classic Old Delhi food and teaches culinary skills in India. She posted this over 2 years ago and I can’t believe it took me this long to make it. If you want to watch the original recipe from…
Kashmiri Lamb Coriander Korma- Dhaniwal Korma
Kashmiri culture and ways of preparing the food lends to its exquisite, delectable and unique taste. This is then accented by how it is served….with flavorful white rice, rich yoghurt and tart chutneys. This particular Korma is called Dhaniwal Korma which is a beautiful medley of lamb cooked in coriander and yoghurt. It is flavored…
Eggplant and Chickpea Stew
A simple eggplant stew with Moroccan flavors, can’t go wrong with this hearty dish. A quick weekend light dinner or a side that stays in the fridge to go with many main courses. Chickpeas are soaked overnight and then cook in a pressure cooker for 10 mins or in a pan for 30-45 mins I…
Dum Gobi Paneer ( Cauliflower and Cheese)
Kashmiri cuisine traces back to centuries of tradition, spices and methods of cooking. While predominantly a meat centric cuisine, the vegetarian dishes hold their own and are unparalleled. History has documented well known saints of Kashmir to have been vegetarian for spiritual reasons. The cuisine has evolved over the centuries absorbing influences from settlements and…
