Shir/Noon Chai
We talked about Kehwa in one of our previous posts, and we thought this was the right time at the beginning of this new year to introduce...
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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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Shivank Dubey
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
Gargal ka Achaar/Pickled Gargal
Gargal is a citrus fruit that is native to the region of Jammu and its surrounding districts. Technically, Gargal (and others such as...
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...
Shivank Dubey
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
Kyoor
Kyoor is a crispy snack prepared in Jammu, hugely significant in Jammu's local culture. Traditionally, any auspicious event - such as the...
kkulvas bhat
- Dec 15, 2020
- 2 min
Shufta
Shufta is one of the lost treasures of Kashmiri food. Seemingly, many people know about it, but it's not cooked very often. This recipe...
Shivank Dubey
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
Sri Pulao
Completing the Jammu wedding customary triumvirate is the dessert - Sri Pulao. Also, for this post, I have a special shoutout to my...
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...
Shivank Dubey
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Gurgule
A while ago, I wrote this post on a sweet and sour Radish Chutney, where I mentioned that they go really well with Gurgule, and I hope to...
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...
Shivank Dubey
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Pumpkin Halwa
Today's recipe is pumpkin halwa - a pumpkin or squash based sweetmeat garnished with crushed almonds, cashews, and pistachios. The...
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...
Shivank Dubey
- Nov 12, 2020
- 2 min
Sweet and Sour Radish Chutney
This chutney is another Jammu classic. Its flavour profile is so great that it goes very well with most Jammu snacks. The tang of...
kkulvas bhat
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Kashmiri Kehwa Tea
Winter is here in the northern hemisphere, and the tea that I will talk about today can be your new best friend during winters. The best...
Shivank Dubey
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Dabaare
Dabaare (singular Dabaara) are a popular, savoury and deep-fried snack in Dogri cuisine. If ever there were any guests expected during...
kkulvas bhat
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Moonj Haakh Nadru (Kohlrabi, Collard Greens and Lotus Roots)
Today's recipe is the staple food of Kashmiri Pandits. Typically, it is served with rice - "Haakh Batt" (Haakh means Collard Greens or...
Shivank Dubey
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
Gulra
Gulra is a Jammu sweet-tasting delicacy with its significance buried deep in the local culture. It's not too dissimilar from something we...
kkulvas bhat
- Oct 24, 2020
- 3 min
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Rogan Josh is arguably the crown jewel of Kashmiri Wazwan. In my humble opinion, the beauty of Wazwan lies in the fact that every lamb...
Shivank Dubey
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Babru
Babru is another Jammu/Himachal Pradesh special roti. Traditionally, they are a part of celebratory meals made during religious...
kkulvas bhat
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
Kashmiri Wazwan Kebab
Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine has to be the pride and joy of every Kashmiri. "Waz" when literally translated means "cook"/"chef" and "wan"...
Shivank Dubey
- Oct 12, 2020
- 4 min
Sweet and Sour Gobi, Gaajar aur Shalgam ka Achaar/Pickled Cauliflower florets, Carrots and Turnips
If you asked 10 year old me to describe what I'd look forward to in winters, it had to be "Gobi Gaajar ka Achaar". I grew up in a part of...
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