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.

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...

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Aug 11, 20213 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...

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Mar 22, 20212 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...

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Feb 26, 20212 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...

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Feb 16, 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...

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Feb 1, 20212 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...

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Jan 11, 20212 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...

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Dec 25, 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...

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Dec 15, 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...

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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...

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Nov 26, 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...

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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...

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Oct 24, 20203 min read

Kashmiri Wazwan Kebab

Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine has to be the pride and joy of every Kashmiri. "Waz" when literally translated means "cook"/"chef" and "wan"...

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Oct 15, 20203 min read