Chicken Yahkni Pulao

Yakhni Pulao is a very easy amazingly delicious rice and meat dish that I make for special weekend meal sometimes. This Kashmiri specialty rice dish originated in the Middle East and brought by Mughal rulers. Yakhni in Persian language means stock of meat with aromatic spices where meat is semi cooked first, drained and sauteed with spices then rice and meat are cooked in the favored stock over low heat. Yakhni adds a depth of flavor that gives the richness to the Pulao. This one dish rice meal is so irresistible that we don't mind having the leftovers the next day.

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Fall is pumpkin season and so many pumpkin inspired savory and sweet dishes are great treats to celebrate the spirit of the season with family and friends. No big Thanksgiving celebration this year though and it's important staying home, being healthy during this pandemic situation. So we are trying our best to enjoy holiday spirits with family this time!

Pandit Style Lamb Rogan Josh

Rogan josh brings out one of the best mutton dishes of Indian cuisine! Authentic Kashmiri Rogan Josh is cooked in a thin red gravy with dry spices and a thick layer of oil on top. This aromatic lamb curry of Persian origin brought by Mughals to Kashmir. The vibrant red color of this dish is from Kashmiri chili and ratanjot (alkanet root) grown in Jammu and Kashmir valley of India.