Nadru/Lotus Stems
With my (admittedly) limited yet steadily growing exposure to other Indian cuisines, I have not come across another part of India outside...
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Kitchen Cultures
A humble attempt at preserving our culinary heritage, in the form of techniques and recipes, before it disappears.
Welcome to the Kitchen Cultures blog, a unique blog here for you to explore, share and learn about various recipes and techniques that either never got the limelight or are slowly fading away.
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kkulvas bhat
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
Chicken Korma
I am pretty sure that most of the people would have tried this dish with either chicken, lamb, or veggies. This particular dish or recipe...
Shivank Dubey
- Aug 21, 2021
- 2 min
Mango Ambal
Just under a year ago, during the early days of this blog, I wrote about this dish - Ambal, which is a sweet and sour pumpkin curry. The...
kkulvas bhat
- Aug 11, 2021
- 3 min
Fusion Confusion Chicken
This recipe is just another kitchen accident that turned out really good. if we go as per the title the fusion happened when I tried to...
Shivank Dubey
- Jul 14, 2021
- 3 min
Pindi Chana
Pindi Chana is a quintessential Punjabi dish. Most people familiar with north Indian cuisine would be more familiar with its curry cousin...
kkulvas bhat
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
Chicken Curry
This recipe originated in the Indian subcontinent and is common in Southeast Asia and Great Britain as well. There is no rocket science...
kkulvas bhat
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Litti Chokha
This is the recipe that I wanted to write for a long time and I would like to thank Anand Singh and Shyamli Singh for this amazing...
Shivank Dubey
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Kulth Curry/Horse gram Curry
Around three months ago, I wrote this post, and I teased that there will be a couple more posts on Kulth based dishes, but I never got...
Shivank Dubey
- May 6, 2021
- 2 min
Gobi Ke Danthal/Cauliflower Stalks
Typically when anyone buys cauliflower, the stalks -or Danthal as they are known as in Jammu, Punjab and surrounding areas - and the...
Shivank Dubey
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
Dahi Aalu
I write this post in the middle of the Hindu festive period of Navratri, so I felt it might be the best time to introduce Dahi Aalu...
kkulvas bhat
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min
Mutton Kaliya
This one is personally close to my heart as I only like it in my mom's kitchen, and I can say that she has mastered this recipe over the...
kkulvas bhat
- Feb 26, 2021
- 2 min
Nadru/Lotus Root Yakhni
Nadru or Nadir(Lotus Root) is consumed in various parts of Asia like India, China, and Japan. Nadru is usually soursed from the Dal Lake...
Shivank Dubey
- Feb 21, 2021
- 3 min
Khattey-Meethey Kulth/Sweet and Sour Horse Gram
As I write this post, I cannot help but feel a strong sense of Deja-vu. In all the time this blog has existed, this will be the fifth...
kkulvas bhat
- Feb 1, 2021
- 2 min
Al Hatch-Wangun Hatch/Dried Loki(Bottle Gourd) and Baingan(Aubergine)
Sun-Dried vegetables have been a part of Kashmiri households cuisine for a very long time. Locally, these were called Hokh Syun(Dried...
kkulvas bhat
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Muj Gaad/ Raddish and Fish
I find Fish one of the toughest proteins to cook or make it look presentable on the plate. Aside from the smell or how difficult is to...
Shivank Dubey
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Maa ka Madra
Native to Jammu, Maa ka Madra is not the kind of dish one would make very frequently at home. If you have a get-together at your place,...
kkulvas bhat
- Dec 25, 2020
- 2 min
Dum Aalu
This recipe is part of the traditional Kashmiri Pandit cuisine and is cooked on auspicious occasions like birthdays and weddings. This...
kkulvas bhat
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Mutton Yakhni
Mutton Yakhni is one of the most prominent dishes in the Kashmiri household. The word Yakhni translates to curry or broth. The key...
kkulvas bhat
- Nov 26, 2020
- 2 min
Gogji aur Rajma/Turnip and Red beans
Rajma is the essence of north India. It has different ways of preparation in different states, cities, and even districts. In one of our...
kkulvas bhat
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Paneer Kaliya/Tchamen Kaliya
I consider paneer as a versatile food as it is used in both sweet and savory dishes. If you are a vegetarian and someone who loves to...
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