Today's recipe is closer to my hometown Lucknow in India. This region is known as Awadh region and has Awadhi cuisine, known for its nuanced flavours and techniques of making food. Lucknowi Biryani, Roomali roti, seekh kebab, kakori kebab, shami kebabs, korma, tehari these are some of the dishes this region is popular for. Tehari is a veg rice dish traditionally made with potatoes, cauliflower, some other veggies and of course rice. It's not a pulao or Biryani but somewhere in between. It makes for one wholesome dish and pleases everyone around dinner table. INGREDIENTS 1 Medium size red onion (finely chopped) 1 Small chilli red or green (finely chopped) 1.5 cups of chopped veggies (I used veggies I had...
Sorghum and Buckwheat are seeds that are highly nutritious & easily digested. In India, these seeds are grown and consumed in abundance. Buckwheat is commonly consumed during fasting, as its technically not a grain and there are many regional Indian recipes that includes these seeds. They are high in Magnesium, copper, zinc, proteins and they are very sustainable to grow.
Handvo is a savoury lentil rice cake that comes from Gujarati cuisine. Its said Gujaratis have mastered the art of healthy snacking by creating delicious snacks using native ancient grains, lentils, rice & spices. This cake is one protein packed dish that can be enjoyed as snack or brekkie.
Today's recipe is another one from our Diwali feast. People have a very divided opinion about okra, some seem to like it and some just look at it as slimy stringy mess. But let me tell you a secret its all about how well you can pat dry it.
This recipe elevates boring cabbage with just few spices, its simple healthy home cooking just done right. Different regions in India add their regional flavours like coconut, sesame seeds, mustard oil etc. It can be served as a side dish.
