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Kashmiri Mushroom Roganjosh

2022-01-18 Sanjay Pandita

Roganjosh is a traditional Kashmiri cooking style. Rogan josh is typically little spicy and its red texture comes with Kashmiri Red Chilly which is less bitter but gives a good colour. Roganjosh is best suited for special occasions.

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Health Benefits of Black Pepper

2021-10-30 Sanjay Pandita

Piperine, the pungent principle in pepper oleoresin helps to enhance bio-availability and therefore used in pharmaceuticals. They have been used as carminative, reducing stomach and intestinal gas and have been found to stimulate the activities of the heart and kidneys. The major functional properties of pepper are analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial.

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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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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 Bay Leaf

2021-07-06 Sanjay Pandita

Bay Leaf also called laurel leaf are dried leaves of an evergreen shrub. The essential oil from the leaves are used as spice and food flavouring agent. ay Leaf has wider application in traditional medicines.

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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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Pumpkin (Kaddu):

2021-06-25 Sanjay Pandita

Pumpkin is highly nutritious and rich in Vitamin A. It is a very good antioxidant and helps to boost immunity. It is a low calorie food and hence may help weight loss.

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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.