While I was in Pakistan, my mother asked me to include a tahri recipe on the blog. Tahri is a yellow rice dish that has many variations in Pakistan and north India. A quick Google search tells me that the dish is considered part of Awadhi cuisine, which is native to Lucknow, a major culinary…
An easy recipe for a vegetable that I have grown to love.
I made chicken hara masala for the first time about five years ago, using Come Con Ella’s wonderful recipe. Even though hara masala is a popular base for cooking in South Asia, it was rarely used in my household, which is a shame. It’s a vibrant, flavorful base that provides a welcome respite from the…
An easy Kashmiri recipe for fried squash blossoms from Razdan’s book, “Kashmiri Cuisine: Through the Ages”.
Cucumber and yogurt are a natural match. The lime juice and green chilies provide some brightness, and the cumin powder some gravitas. Pair this raita with biryani, pulao or BBQ such as chicken tikka or kebabs.