Restoring Parsi Cuisine
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by Dara Khodaiji Our love for food is legendary! The way to the Parsi/Irani heart is definitely through the stomach, gender immaterial! No occasion is complete without good food. And as much as we love attending functions and events, it’s the “kaun nu catering chhe?” that forms the larger part of the decision. PT Writer …
A healthy Patra-Ni-Machchi recipe, only with some mustard oil to give flavor. Pomfret wrapped in a tangy marinade and steamed in a banana leaf. Ingredients 1 fresh pomfret (medium sized)Banana leaves For Marinade: 4 Tbsp curd 1/2 Tbsp turmeric Some chopped garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp mustard oil Chilli flakes 1/2 Tbsp salt Half lemon, …
Patrani machi is a Parsi steamed fish preparation. Fish coated in a coconut chutney mixture, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. https://youtu.be/8ymliZBw7QU Ingredients 4 banana leaves 1 kg fish Juice of 1 lemon 3/4 tsp salt Chutney: 1 grated coconut 6 green chillies 50 gm coriander leaves with stems 1 tbsp mint leaves 1 tsp …
Khichdi ingredients * 150gm rice * 75gm moong Dal * 550gm water * Salt In a large pot, bring all to boil. Cover with a tight lid. Lower heat and cook for 20 minutes. For khichdi tadka (optional) – 1 TB ghee – 1/2 TB cumin seeds – 3-4 cloves – 1 tsp grated ginger …
Whale of a Sev ni boi. Made with Sev, Vanilla, Sugar and decorated with Almonds, Raisins and Pistachios. Who can spot the diamond ring in the fish (boi)? Parsi Cuisine Rita Kapadia is a cook, baker and author. She acquired a reputation for being a good cook after entertaining dinner guests for more than 30 …
Navroze / Nowruz / Nooruz Commemorated in a grand and elaborate fashion, preparations for Navroze begin well in advance. Houses are cleaned to remove all the cobwebs and painted new. They are then adorned with different auspicious symbols, namely, stars, butterflies, birds and fish. New attires are ordered and made especially for the festival. On …
Lemon Shortbread Cookies https://parsicuisine.com/lemon-hortbread-cookies/ Parsi Cuisine Rita Kapadia is a cook, baker and author. She acquired a reputation for being a good cook after entertaining dinner guests for more than 30 years, and her husband encouraged her, telling her that she should write a cookbook. In 1999 this website was established ! Over time, millions …
Chapat Recipe from Cookbook “Parsi Cuisine Manna of the 21st Century” by Rita Jamshed Kapadia
Indian Parsi soft cheese
A cup of tea shared with another person is known to create a new karma each time. So next time you have a cup of tea with someone, have good thoughts, and share good words. Health value: Antioxidant Removes Headaches, Muscle aches, soothes and relaxes. Ingredients: 2 cups water 4 tea bags, black tea 2 …
Ginger Garlic Paste 1 cup of peeled and washed ginger, garlic and green chillies. (Equal amount ratio) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin seeds Grind to a paste Store in glass jar for use in refrigerator Parsi Cuisine Rita Kapadia is a cook, baker and author. She acquired a reputation for being a good cook …
Russian Pattice by Anahita Ghista(makes around 60 balls ) 8-10 medium Chicken thighs(with skin and bone)1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 1/2 tsp coarsely ground pepperSalt to taste 3/4 cup of milk2 big spoonfuls of flour1 big spoondul of ghee1/2 cup of shredded cheddar5-6 Green chillies finely chopped, or as per taste. Semolina to coat the balls3-4 …
Sabudana Khichadi Sabudana khichadi is an Indian dish made from soaked Sabudana (Sago). It is usually prepared in western parts of India especially in Gujarat & Maharashtra. In the major towns of Maharashtra like Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, it is available as street food and is widely enjoyed by everyone throughout the year. It is …
What is Charoli? Hindi: चारोली; also called chironji, Hindi: चिरौन्जी) Marathi: चारोळी; Charoli are seeds of Buchanania lanzan and used as a cooking nuts primarily in India. Available on Amazon Recipe: Lagan nu Custard Parsi Cuisine Rita Kapadia is a cook, baker and author. She acquired a reputation for being a good cook after entertaining dinner …