Kashmiri Cuisine

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Health Benefits of Fennel

2021-09-15 Sanjay Pandita

Aside from its many culinary uses, fennel and its seeds offer a wide array of health benefits and may provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. The fruits are aromatic, stimulant and carminative. Here are some of the medicinal uses of Fennel.

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Sabudana Kheer (Sago Pudding)

2021-07-23 Sanjay Pandita

Sago Pudding or Sabudana Kheer is a traditional dish in India used as pudding and is commonly used during fasting. Here is how to make a delicious Sago Pudding to treat your taste buds.

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Fish and Lotus Stems

2021-07-17 Sanjay Pandita

Fish is undoubtedly a favourite of non-vegetarians. Kashmiris cook fish with various combinations like Kohlrabi, Radish and Lotus Stem. Lotus Stem is quite a favourite and offers many health benefits. Watch the video for complete recipe.

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Health Benefits of Basil (Tulsi)

2021-07-06 Sanjay Pandita

Basil (Tulsi) also known as French Basil or Sweet Basil. Apart from flavouring numerous foods, it has many health benefits.

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Kashmiri Roth (Sweet Bread)

2021-07-04 Sanjay Pandita

Roth is also sometimes referred to as Kashmiri Cake. It is generally offered to God Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi. It is made either by frying in a pan or in an oven.

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Kashmiri Dum Aloo

2021-07-04 Sanjay Pandita

Dum Aloo is a very famous Kashmiri dish relished by one and all. No celebration is complete without this dish. It is known for its exotic taste and dark red texture.

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Kashmiri Lal Paneer (Red Cottage Cheese)

2021-07-04 Sanjay Pandita

Kashmiri Red Paneer is a very famous dish known for its exotic flavours and taste, infused with the aroma of spices like Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pepper Corns

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Csir Tchout (Kashmiri Sada Dosa)

2021-07-04 Sanjay Pandita

Kashmiri make Sada Dosa traditionally. It is believed Akbar settled Tamilian Brahmins in Kashmir after many forced exoduses by previous kings. With them they brought along their culture and food. Dosa is one among them.

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Kashmiri Peela Paneer; Yellow Cheese Recipe

2021-06-30 Sanjay Pandita

Peela Paneer (Yellow Cottage Cheese) is favourite dish of many. It is quite popular in Kashmir. Now has gained its popularity across India due to its aroma and is a treat to your taste buds.

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Giya Ki Yakhni; Bottle Gourd Yakhni (Cooked in Yoghurt)

2021-06-30 Sanjay Pandita

Yakhni is made by cooking a vegetable in a yoghurt base infused with the aroma of Cardamoms, Cinnamon and Black Pepper Corns. Yakhni is quite famous in Kashmir and find its way in almost every celebration.

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Kashmiri Minced Meat (Matchh); Mutton Keema

2021-06-26 Sanjay Pandita

Kashmiri Matchh (Mutton Keema) is one of the famous dishes from Kashmir and favourite of all. It is a must in all the celebrations, marriage functions or parties. Here I show you how to make this dish. Enjoy!

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Kashmiri Kadai Kaddu (Krai Al); Pumpkin

2021-06-26 Sanjay Pandita

Pumpkin cooked in Kashmiri style after shallow fring and then infusing it with the nice aroma of Cardamoms and Cinnamon. It tastes great and sure you will love it. Do watch the recipe here.

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Almond, Walnut & Apple Raita:

2021-06-25 Sanjay Pandita

Raita is a condiment dip or sauce served as a side dish with various meals in Indian cuisine. A raita is made with yogurt as a main ingredient to which vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices are added as various variants.

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Mutton Yakhni

2021-06-24 Sanjay Pandita

Yakhni is a famous delicacy from Kashmir, cooked in thick base of yogurt. It finds its place in all celebrations and is every body’s favorite