A take on British fish cakes, these Parsi style fish kebabs made with prawn, squid, and rawas are a creamy treat for any day.
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Chutney Chana Croquettes
Filled with the goodness of seasonal harbhara chana (fresh chickpeas) and crumbled Paneer, these Chutney Chana Croquettes are a delightful Parsi snack alternative to the boring veg kebab!
Umbariyu
Traditionally made in Surat in an earthern pot that is buried inside the ground over a slow cow dung flame, this Umbariyu is the meatier cousin of the winter favourite, Undhiyu. Recipe courtesy my good friend and client, Alia Sojwal.
Toor Dal Pulao
A heritage Pulao recipe tweaked from a Parsi cookbook published in 1867, this Toor Dal Pulao features something old and something new and is simple yet celebratory at the same time.
Tamota Ni Gravy (Basic Parsi Tomato Gravy)
A Bawi Basic, the Tamota ni Gravy can be served with kebabs or cutlets and even forms the base for a Tomato per Eedu and other Parsi tomato favourites like the Ras Chawal.
Irani Berry Pulao
Nothing annoys me more than a ‘secret recipe’ and it is about time someone revealed the true secret behind the iconic Irani Berry Pulao. Here’s my not so secret recipe for you to make at home.
Farideh’s Gosht & Kebab Pulao
Cooked on all happy occasions in a Parsi household, the Gosht & Kebab Pulao is a classic Parsi dish that has any Parsi’s favourite ingredients – rice, mutton, potatoes and eggs.
Boomla (Bombay Duck) na Kebab
Love Boomla’s? Now there’s a new way to get your fix of bombay ducks. Try out my Boomla na Kebabs recipe – they go perfect with Masoor!
Kera na Kebab (Plantain Kebabs)
Deliciously crisp and tangy, these Kera (Plantain) Kebabs are a lesser known Parsi dish that is sure to be a hit with your vegetarian guests.
Why every food-lover must go to Udvada
A culinary trail through the sleepy Parsi town of Udvada featuring Aleti Paleti, Boi, Salli per Eedu, Ice-cream, Raspberry and Mawa Cakes!