A Babbler's Brain Dump
Lucknowi cuisine has a unique identity and character of its own, just like the city of Nawabs where it was born. Lucknow was under rule of the Mughal Empire during the 16th century. The bawarchis or chefs of the Shahi kitchen were trained to cook an elaborate fair comprising high levels of dexterity and finesse.... Continue Reading →
Chettinad, a region in Tamil Nadu state of South India, is synonymous with hyper-spicy and aromatic food laced with well-balanced flavors. If there's any cuisine that celebrates spices with utmost devotion, it's this cuisine. The fiery flavors come largely from the use of red chilies and black peppers. Variety of spices are roasted and freshly... Continue Reading →
We all love puddings, right. I mean, who doesn't? You'll go nuts reading and then wondering about their variety, the diversity of recipes out there and the way they look and taste. It's like, they have a happy little world of their own. This old-fashioned BBJ pud is absolute bonkers. Super fun, easy-peasy and a... Continue Reading →
What's so different about this, you ask. Well, it's creamier. Yep, the cream. It's that one secret ingredient which adds density and character to your otherwise regular coffee. Whoever I've served it to, I've always got an "ummmmm, it's awesssomeee"... There can't be a better welcome drink than this 🙂 Ingredients: (This will make one... Continue Reading →
Now, Bombay Duck is not a duck from Bombay, okay. Rather, it's a fish. Lizard Fish, to be scientifically precise. Weird, no. So is its unusual, slimy appearance. But the history, I tell you, is a lot more amusing... dates back to the British times. You have to Google it 🙂 Commonly known as Bombil, this peculiar... Continue Reading →
Makhani, literally translates to Buttery in Punjabi. Dal Makhani, the North Indian sweetheart, is a delightful melange of whole Urad Dal (Black Lentils) and Rajma (Red Kidney Beans), laden with butter, butter, more butter and... cream 🙂 This dish is a buffet-regular in almost every restaurant you visit. Its thick, smooth consistency and buttery goodness has... Continue Reading →
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