Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Besan ka Pooda (Chickpea Flour Pancakes)
BY SHAKUNTLA MALHOTRA In the cold and often rainy or snowy winter months, when you are in need of some warm comfort food, this dish is a perfect fit and is so easy to make. Below is a reprint of Mama’s Besan de Poode recipe, which is perfect with chutney and hot tea. It is […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Hari Mirch De Pakore (Fried Green Chilli Fritters)
BY SHAKUNTLA MALHOTRA What could be more tempting for the typical Indian palate than fried food and hot, hot chilli pakoras? One thing is for sure, so many Indians love hot, spicy food that there are contests even for the hottest chilllies in the country. Chillies come in many colors – green, purple, yellow, orange […]
Mama’s Punjabi Recipes: Asaan Ghar di Dahin (Simple Homemade Yogurt)
These days when there is so much talk about the taste and creaminess of Greek yogurt, it is curious why more people aren’t drawn to the taste of Indian dahin (yogurt) and the way to make it at home. Most young people think that making dahin is a time-consuming and difficult process and are surprised […]
