Mutton Yakhni Pulao is a mildly flavored pulao made using the ghosht/mutton. Specially prepared during Eid Al Adha, this pulao serves as an delicious side dish to a long array of different mutton gravies prepared for the day.

Eid Al Adha  being the one of the  important   two festivals  of muslims is celebrated on the 10th day of Zil Hajj (the last month according to Islamic calendar). Also known as Festival of Sacrifice, Eid Al Adha is celebrated as willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son for Allah. In  remembrance of this day Muslims all over the world sacrifice animals like goat, sheep or camel. The sacrificial meat is divided into 3 equal parts-one part for poor & needy,  one for relatives & last third part for family. This festival continues for 4 days and also coincides with the pilgrimage of Haj. Continue reading →

The muslim communities of each state of India have their different version of Biryani. Some have become more popular, while some are just limited to that state. So today we bring you Gujarat Ki Biryani

In India, Biryani was either made on a special occasion or when we had guests coming. It was that special dish prepared occasionally with lots of love and a whole day spent on the preparation.  And let me tell you my Ammi made the best biryani. This version was completely different from Hyderabadi, Memoni , Delhi or Bombay or Sindhi Biryani. This was our special Gujarat Ki Biryani made by muslim community in gujarat.

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Rose Shrikhand is a summery dessert made of yogurt with flavors of rose. It’s succulent and melt in mouth texture gives a perfect ending to a meal.

What is your favorite snack. For me , it’s always yogurt. Be it savory or sweet. I love yogurt in any form.  For me it’s an all year around favorite snack.  So whenever , I am super hungry and I crave to binge. Yes, it happens with me sometimes.  I always reach out for a cup of yogurt.

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Kulfa- A Desi Ice Cream is a delicious no cook ice cream. Known as Kulfa in pakistan, this is a version of our Indian Kulfi.

It’s peak of summers  here. And the craving of chilled beverages and ice cream is on high. But the thought of entering for long hours in the kitchen in summers keeps me off cooking. Summers are the time, when we go for simple & light dishes with minimum time spent.

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