Kidney beans are a favourite in almost every country and in India are made as the quintessential Rajma (my soul food) with rice or paratha or as kebabs. One fine day (explicitly to say last Tuesday) my neighbour came to say that her gas range […]

“What’s for tea” squeaked out the voice of Jyoti (my Indian neighbour! I was feeling very tired as I had hiked 10 km a day ago and was feeling the fatigue.I looked at her in disbelief as she sat down with a tired sigh. Well […]

Sindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan which border the province of Punjab!This recipe is popular there as one of the best breakfasts to be had as they are filled with protein and taste and are perfect tummy fillers in their own way! […]

I love my Greens and I simply love to include them in my various recipes!I love making a mix and match with Dal (lentils) and fresh greens!Spinach is common and so are Fenugreek Leaves and so I was looking for a green to add to […]

I love beans and lentils in any way as they are delicious,healthy and nourishing!I love almost any beans – Kidney beans (rajma),fava beans,chickpeas or black eyed beans (chawli) as they are called.They are also called Lobia (another Hindi terminology) beans and are used in different […]

Khitchdi is a delicious mix of rice,lentils and spices which is internationally famous!Often touted “The poor man’s food” it has reached international heights when the British adopted it their way known as Kedgeree which included vegetables,meat and fish! Recently Khitchdi was in the news as […]

Dal is a staple food in India and the most varied recipes are found in the States of Punjab and Haryana.What is so varied about the recipes?They mix and match all kinds of lentils which may range from whole lentils,split lentils,beans,legumes,sprouts and peas,add or minus […]

Kanchipuram or Kanjeevaram as it is more popularly known is a small but bustling religious town known for its temples,the beautiful silk sarees and this delicious and healthy breakfast option called by the name of the place – Kanchipuram Idli.What is so special about this […]

We all know about the very famous South Indian Medu Vada – the doughnut shaped roundels of lentil batter!This avatar combines tasty vegetables in the vada which give nutrition as well as taste to pep up our mood!Serve with piping hot Sambar,Ketchup,Coconut Chutney or an […]

Everyone knows that the myriad lentil/dal recipes in India originated from Punjab – the land of the five rivers!They concocted various recipes and wowed inquisitive and curious foodies with their ghee laced rotis,great tasting dals,delicious spiced vegetables,succulent paneer gravies and ghee packed desserts!Ask “Pinni’ lovers […]