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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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Suji Ka Halwa/Kesari Bath/Sheera
Before we actually get into the guts of this post, I just wanted to take a step back and reflect on something - this is going to be the...
Kulvas Bhat And Shivank Dubey
Apr 8, 20214 min read
Kachaalu Chaat
Kachaalu, or Taro, as it is known in English, is a food that is deeply embedded in South Asian and Polynesian cuisines. A while ago, in...
Shivank Dubey
Mar 26, 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
Chenna Poda
Nobody likes accidents in their life but what if I told you that some accidents could turn out really delicious? This recipe was...
kkulvas bhat
Mar 10, 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
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
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
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
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