15 minute Rasaaloo also known in some north Indian states as Taariwale Aloo is perhaps the sole potato-only dishes that goes well with rice, especially white rice. Potatoes in India are often cooked in combination with some meat or other vegetable. This recipe has a rather soupy gravy
Read More »15-Minute-Cumin-Potatoes – Jeeraloo
15-Minute-Cumin-Potatoes – Jeeraloo A quick and easy recipe for people in a hurry. ‘Jeeraloo’ the 15-Minute-Cumin-Potatoes, are an office favourite at Dhiraj’s work-place. The recipe from start to finish takes 15 minutes or less and is very easy to make.
Read More »SAVOURY DHEBRAS — Flat, Unleavened, Savoury, Griddle Cooked Bread
The Savoury Dhebras uses more than one grain and is quite different in its preparation, taste and use. The Savoury Dhebras can is eaten at any meal or as a snack. It makes excellent ‘travel food’; tasty, filling and long shelf-life.
Read More »Albless Stew— A Parsi Stew for the Early Monsoons
Despite it being very popular at the turn of the 20th century, Albless is today merely name in the annals of Parsi cuisine. This tender , succulent dish is almost lost to us. I bring this delicacy out to preserve the unusual recipe and to rejuvenate it, if possible. Unusual in the ingredients (vegetables) used; the Albless does not cater to the jaded tastes for the standard stew vegetables of potatoes, onions, carrots, peas and cauliflower and unusual again in its method of cooking. The Albless is delicious, delicate and wholly enticing. Despite appearances, the Albless is very easy to make and takes the normal amount of time to cook. Once started, the cooking flows at the ordinary pace and time. Albless needs to be made from tender meat of an adult animal but not a full grown old one
Read More »Parsi Liver Cutlets — Kaleji Na Cutlets
Parsis liver cutlets are no longer part of the Parsi everyday meals and perhaps, many of the present generation have not even heard of liver cutlets. Thought I'd induce some life in this old Parsi dish by putting out this recipe. Do try it on a Sunday afternoon; or gladden your Granny's heart by serving her something from her childhood.
Read More »Bafela Eeda Ni Akuri — Parsi Boiled Herbed Eggs
Bafela Eeda Ni Akuri — Parsi Boiled Herbed Eggs Bafela Eeda Ni Akuri is a breakfast dish but can be used for a quick small meal. An Akuri is usually made from raw eggs scrambled with various herbs and potatoes. Irani restaurants of Bombay (Mumbai) serve Akuri all day as …
Read More »Ambakalyo — Parsi Ripe Mango Sauce Quick and Easy
AMBAKALYO — Parsi Ripe Mango Sauce Quick and Easy Ambakalyo is not a preserve it is a recipe for a Parsi Ripe Mango sauce quick and easy sauce recipe. Ambakalyo is a delightful, light and happy dish to be served in the heat of summer , the height of the Mango …
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