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Think of comfort food that suits Indian palate the most and I am almost certain you're going to say Khichdi or Kadhi Chawal. Now, these two dishes aren't only restricted to just North India but every state has its own versions, flavours and technique of making this dish. . My favourite version has to be the Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi with piping hot basmati rice. This is one such dish which challenges the conception we have about Punjab and Punjabis eating only or mostly meat when it actually has such rich vegetarian dishes to boast about. . Originally, though, kadhi is a Rajasthani dish and its derivations by other ethnicities a happenstance of proximity and travel. . Rajasthan usually faces scarcity of all sorts of resources, and most of them are also vegetarian which means they get to experiment with milk and milk-based products. Water and fresh greens are usually substituted with dairy and lentils. Many of the dishes in this region are spice and fat heavy which helps in balancing the body heat and digestion. . #Foodandstreets #kadhi #rice #basmatirice #Curd #punjabi #punjab #rajasthan #comfortfood #food #eatthis #lunch #pakoda #pakora #foodphotography #foodie #foodgasm #delicious #yum #Claypot #desikhana #goyaeats

Dal pithi . Dal (lentils) connects us Indians in more ways than we could even imagine. One can always find them n the kitchens of North to South, and East to West India, every religion, region and community. Most Indians, share an umbilical-like connect with this humble dal. I suppose the reason behind this love is because they go well with vegetables or meat or just a simple tadka. . Archaeological evidence indicates that the Indian dal made its first appearance in the Indus Valley Civilization, where lentils – of all kinds – were a staple food. . Ruchira Shrivastava (@mama_to_lilbirdie) writes a recipe of Daal Ki Dulhan on @goyajournal which reminded me one of my favorite dishes, one pot meal, Dal pithi. As the article says, "dal pithori, or dal ki dulhan, is a dish that’s popular in Bihari cuisine. The dish gets its curious name from the hollow, whole-wheat dumpling that looks like the veil of a bride, or dulhan. The shape of the dumpling differs, and its name with it. If the dumplings are flat, they are called dal pithi; if stuffed, they are referred to as dal ki Dulhan." . #Foodandstreets #Lentils #dal #bihar #biharifood #biharicuisine #instafood #hungry #food #eatthis #breakfast #protein #sundaymorning #sunday #instadaily #history #foodhistory #delhi #homecooked #dumplings #wheat #onepotmeal #mealoftheday #healthyfood #healthy #healthyrecipes

I love going to Old Delhi. There is poetry in every lane, unheard stories and rustic flavours. One has to really live in these lanes to understand the pulse and experience a beautiful madness. . This place is in a small lane full old palaces and also recognized as one of the heritage sights in Dharampura. Movies like Rajma Chawal on @netflix_in and a few others are also shot in this lane. . I wanted to explore more of Shahjahanabad and take a lot of pictures, of food, places and people. I got introduced to this part of the city by @delhi6wala and he was kind enough to take this picture. . #Foodandstreets #delhi #olddelhi #puranidilli #delhi6 #delhi_diaries #delhites #photographer #photooftheday #cheflife #travel #flirtwithyourcity #citylife #color #door #dailyphoto #instafood #instapic #instadaily #explore #cityexplore #sunday #sundayspecial #sundaymorning

Tea lovers can go to any heights to showcase their love for this magical potion. In Old Delhi or Bhopal, people don't ask you if you'd like to have tea, they just offer you tea. . There are many folklores associated with this caffeinated beverage and today I thought of sharing two of those stories . 1. In Scotland it‘s considered bad luck to stir tea with anything other than a spoon – anything else is said to stir up trouble. Another variant discourages stirring at all for fear of stirring up bad luck or arguments with friends. . 2. Bubbles at the edge of your teacup mean romance and kisses while at the centre means money . Via: Alex Cochrane . #Foodandstreets #tea #Chai #olddelhi #bhopal #dilli #dillifoodies #madhyapradesh #beverage #Hot #Milk #folklore #Stories #foodstagram #foodstories #History #foodhistory #foodphotography #photography #instafood #instatea #icedtea

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