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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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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...
Shivank Dubey
Jan 30, 20222 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Jan 14, 20222 min read
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...
Shivank Dubey
Aug 21, 20212 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Aug 11, 20213 min read
Kasrorh ka Achaar/Pickled Fiddlehead fern
Kasrorh or fiddlehead is a fern that grows predominantly in Asia and Europe. Until I started researching more about it for this blog, I...
Shivank Dubey
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Kulth Khichdi
Khichdi has got to be one of the most common Indian dishes. Interestingly though, I am yet to find it in any restaurant or, even known to...
Shivank Dubey
Mar 3, 20213 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Feb 26, 20212 min read
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
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
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...
kkulvas bhat
Jan 11, 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
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
Dec 8, 20202 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
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
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...
kkulvas bhat
Nov 1, 20202 min read
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...
kkulvas bhat
Oct 24, 20203 min read
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...
Shivank Dubey
Oct 12, 20204 min read
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