Methi Chaman

Last year, I found a Kashmiri dish called Methi Chaman while looking for a novel recipe consisting fenugreek (methi) leaves. I have tried it several times, and even experimented with different ingredients.
The authentic recipe calls for the use of paneer, which could be substituted with chicken, cauliflower or any other ingredient that is mild in [...]

Kalonji Aloo

On a flight from Delhi to Chicago, I had Kalonji Aloo with Roti for breakfast. It was the first time I had heard about the dish – apparently common in Delhi and the Punjab. It had a unique taste due to Kalonji seeds. Other names for that ingredient are Onion seeds or Nigella seeds. They [...]