Mohanthal is a popular Gujarathi sweet made with Besan(Gram flour). Many call it Besan burfi, only professional La las(sweet makers) call it by that name. This burfi is made during special occasions and festivals.
Swiss Chard also known as silver beet is a leafy vegetable tastes similar to Spinach. My local farmers market use to over flow with these and everytime I use to hesitate to pick a bunch, just for the fear of not knowning how to incorporate this in our Indian cooking. But now, after little exploration, found a way to include this in our meal. I have used green gram to make this lentil curry and to my surprise, it turned good.
One of my favorite breakfast item is Semiya upma. This filling tasty dish is often served with podi or pickle topped with some ghee. There are different types of Semiya (Vermicelli) upma, some with combination of vegetables and some even with use of meat. Here is a simple version from my kitchen, for beginners to try.
Restaurant style fish tikka, a punjabi dhaba dish.
Suppossed to be a country side classic, something which we don't get to taste very often. Mild tangy flavour mixed with sweet coocnut milk gives this rasam a sweet & sour taste.
Home style spicy garlic chutney, perfect side for idli dosa!
Snack or chat made with mashed potato, carrots and green peas.
Lightly sauteed fenugreek leaves in mild yogurt sauce with sweet green peas and gently stirred in homemade malai, makes this dish a must try rich punjabi gravy.
Punjabi style potato subzi combined with fresh fenugreek leaves.
Spicy chutney, good side for idli or dosai.