Our weekday breakfast is the usual cereal, toast, eggs. Because who has the time to cook something fancy in the morning? Ummm not me! But weekend breakfast holds a very special place in our heart. On Saturday’s Mr. Mint Thief happily takes over the kitchen & treats me to amazing breakfast like poha (flattened rice) , grilled sandwiches,… Continue reading Bombay Style Breakfast Kababs
Traditional Bohra dessert made from cracked wheat, ghee (clarified butter) and melted jaggery; usually served to celebrate birthdays as per Islamic calendar. This is an old post that has been sitting in my drafts folder for far too long. I wasn’t sure about sharing this recipe as the pictures didn’t turn out well; I was… Continue reading Thuli (Broken Wheat & Jaggery Dessert)
Coconut milk is one of my favorite ingredients. I usually buy coconut milk cans in bulk and use it in everything from smoothies, desserts to savory recipes like curry or soups. Even though I use it, I’m not really a fan of the additives & preservatives you can find in store-bought coconut milk. Mr. Mint Thief… Continue reading Homemade Coconut Milk From Fresh Coconut
A popular & unique Bohra dish marinated minced mutton set in casserole topped with beaten eggs, cooked on a slow flame or in the oven. Lagan refers to a aluminium pan used to prepare this while seekh refers to meat. A bohra community delicacy. This is an authentic recipe that has been passed on from generations. I… Continue reading Bohra Style Lagan Ni Seekh (Meat Casserole Topped with Eggs)
This recipe brings chicken curry to the next level by using smoking (dhungar) technique. The chicken is cooked in cashew & dried red chilli paste.I love to cook,I dream about food; I really do. But then there are days when I run out of ideas on what to make for dinner. It makes me want to run… Continue reading Smoked Chicken Gravy (Bohra Style)
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