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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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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...
Shivank Dubey
Feb 21, 20213 min read
Mustsch/ Kashmiri Meatballs
Mustsch is the part of Kashmiri cuisine's main course where lamb mince is marinated with dry marination and cooked in a spicy soup. The...
kkulvas bhat
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Til (Sesame) Laddu
I feel I should start my article by informing you that Til (Sesame) Laddu is not something unique to Jammu. They are cherished throughout...
Shivank Dubey
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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
Feb 1, 20212 min read
Mehri
In my previous post on Dessert rice, I alluded to my fascination with how versatile rice can be and how widely it's used. India's...
Shivank Dubey
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Lavasa/Girda (Kashmiri Roti)
Bread is an important part of any meal all around the globe since it's baked, it requires precision and the correct ratio of the...
kkulvas bhat
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Meethey Chawal/Dessert Rice
Over time, I've grown fascinated by just how significant a role rice plays in Indian (and to a large extent, Far East Asian and Central...
Shivank Dubey
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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,...
Shivank Dubey
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Jan 3, 20212 min read
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...
Shivank Dubey
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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 25, 20202 min read
Kyoor
Kyoor is a crispy snack prepared in Jammu, hugely significant in Jammu's local culture. Traditionally, any auspicious event - such as the...
Shivank Dubey
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Dec 15, 20202 min read
Sri Pulao
Completing the Jammu wedding customary triumvirate is the dessert - Sri Pulao. Also, for this post, I have a special shoutout to my...
Shivank Dubey
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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...
Shivank Dubey
Nov 30, 20203 min read
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 26, 20202 min read
Pumpkin Halwa
Today's recipe is pumpkin halwa - a pumpkin or squash based sweetmeat garnished with crushed almonds, cashews, and pistachios. The...
Shivank Dubey
Nov 19, 20202 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Nov 16, 20202 min read
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...
Shivank Dubey
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Dabaare
Dabaare (singular Dabaara) are a popular, savoury and deep-fried snack in Dogri cuisine. If ever there were any guests expected during...
Shivank Dubey
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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