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Indian Food recipes – Paneer Lababdar & Pav Bhaji

August 30, 2020

Two Indian Food Recipes that are evergreen favorites for so many of us!

Sharing with you Indian food recipes that are loved by so many of us. A delectable Paneer Lababdar and a hack to making Pav Bhaji even more creamy. Watch the video below to know more!

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These Indian food recipes are shared by 2 of my subscribers. Deepali Jeste, an NRI from USA shared the Paneer Lababdar recipe. Her recipes is beautifully explained and after having tried it multiple times, I have to say its foolproof! If you are looking to satiate a restaurant style paneer craving, at home then this is the recipe for you. Try it and enjoy it and trust me on this that its going to be absolutely worth it. Luscious creamy gravy with an amalgamation of spices to give it that hot aftertaste – this is a recipe for keeps. You can follow Deepali Jeste on her Youtube to check out more of her recipes.

The other recipe, Pav Bhaji made without Amul Butter! For so many of us, Pav Bhaji and Amul Butter are synonymous. But Priya Sane shares her secret hack to making a creamy delicious Pav Bhaji without using Amul Butter! Switch it up with homemade butter and enjoy the flavor of vegetables and not just an overpowering buttery taste. I tried this hack and trust me, the bhaji was lovely. You can follow Priya on her Youtube to check out more hacks and recipes from her.

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Delhi Highway Thali – One of the best in Mumbai

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May 28, 2020

The Delhi Highway Thali is easily on of the best vegetarian thalis in Mumbai

I had a chance to try it, for the second time and of course I filmed it. You can watch the Delhi Highway Thali video here.

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Delhi Highway provides a massive Indian thali experience that includes Chaat and an expansive thali. This is unlimited and is honestly a feast for anyone wanting to try it. The one thing that I’d like to mention is the consistency they have maintained in quality. I filmed this place around 2 years ago, and then and now my experience has been spectacular. You can watch that video too!

The Delhi Highway thali begins with a welcome drink, followed by chaat. This is unlimited and that is what the good part is about this restaurant.

The thali itself is huge – subzis, rotis, biryani, dessert. MASSIVE VARIETY!

What works for me in this restaurant is how tasty the food is here. Variety is great, but it means nothing if theres no taste. And for me this place wins that war very smoothly. And of course, who doesn’t love variety! This place fulfills that craving for a full North Indian meal very beautifully. I would definitely visit this place again to indulge in their food and the overall experience.

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Ishaara Restaurant – special Indian meal experience in Mumbai

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April 1, 2020

Ishaara restaurant in Mumbai offers a unique dining experience.

At Ishaara restaurant, not only can you enjoy delicious Indian food, but also have the pleasure of interacting with a team of bright differently abled people. Watch this video from my visit to Ishaara.

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The dining experience at Ishaara is nothing short of ordinary. A modern casual ambience filled with the aroma of delicious Indian food is what one experiences here. A stylish bar area, followed by a chaat section and a semi-open kitchen – the place is honestly beautiful. And the kindness of the staff just adds to it all. All the serving staff here is differently abled. But they bring that genuine smile, the happiness of feeding you and a warm welcoming vibe that makes the place worth a visit. And along with all of this, their food shines through. It’s like a breath of fresh air in a space filled with way too experimental Indian cuisine and molecular gastronomy!

I tried a whole bunch of dishes at Ishaara but I tried to stick to a few basics too. Their Dal Haveli was a black dal, laden with ghee and so flavorful. The Nehru Place Paneer was a luscious buttery gravy with a massive chunk of paneer. Even the starters were amazing. The one that I loved the most was Tandoori Broccoli. Another thing I particularly liked about Ishaara is that they bring street food from many Indian cities to the table. We’re used to seeing stuff from Mumbai and Delhi, but seeing Butte ki Khees from Indore in a mainstream menu is quite cool! Another highlight from my visit to Ishaara was the dessert – I tried the flourless chocolate brownie and it was out of this world. A gooey, moist, almost ganache of sorts with delicious dark chocolate.

Ishaara is one restaurant that needs to be on your visit list. It will leave you feeling pleasantly satiated for sure!

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Ranchi Food & Restaurants – must try places

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March 30, 2020

Ranchi food and restaurants that are so highly recommended that I had to try them!

In this video, I’m exploring Ranchi food places that are legendary for the city and its locals.

This is Kaveri restaurant from Ranchi. It probably the most famous, the most reviewed and the most visited restaurant in Ranchi. When I asked around for recommendations, Kaveri was mentioned to me by all people as a must visit. When I visited Kaveri, I decided to try a thali. I feel that a thali meal is a great way to try multiple dishes in a restaurant and honestly I did quite enjoy it. The Dahi Wada stood out – its a must try stand alone dish! When I posted my video about Kaveri on Youtube, I got a lot of recommendations to try the paneer chilli here and hopefully if I go back I will try it!

As they say old is gold, and the food, especially the Raj Kachori here at Punjab Sweet House in Ranchi was pure gold. Filled with yoghurt, chutneys, boondi, carrots, beetroot – tasted like a dream! Also, this is one of the oldest eating places in Ranchi. Simple food is something you can expect here and they actually have a lot of street food served North Indian Style. One thing that I do want to try out here next time is the Chowmein. I saw it on every table and it looked delicious!

Dosa Plaza, has its branches all over India and I happened to try it for the first time in Ranchi. And boss, was I in for a surprise! You can’t even imagine the kind of dosa names and ingredients on their menu. I tried the Mexican Roll Dosa, there was nothing Mexican about it! And I also tried their Idli Manchurian and that tasted delicious. So if you love fusion food, then this place is worth a visit. They also have proper Indian main course like rotis and subzis, but do try at least one of their fusion item.

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Chandigarh food, shopping and tourist places

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November 2, 2019

Exploring Chandigarh food, shopping places and a lot of other things to do in this post.

I tried a few famous Chandigarh food dhabas, shopped at local markets and basically spent a day around city beautiful! Watch everything in my video from Chandigarh.

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Here are all the places I visited on my first day in Chandigarh.

Sindhi Sweets

Located in the sector 17 market, this place is famous for chaat and its delicious sabzis. I recommend trying the Dahi Golgappa and their special Meal – a set thali. Sindhi Sweets is a place popular among locals, so it is a little busy. But definitely come here and try out their food. You can even try out their sweet dish items which is what you’ll see as soon as you enter their store.

Sector 17 Market

Love cheap shopping? Then sector 17 market should be fun! It’s honestly not all cheap shopping – there are shops selling the prettiest phulkari dupattas, but you do need to bargain well for them. And so many street side vendors selling jewellery, bags, shoes, tshirts and so much more. You can even just grab a softy and chill here – the vibe in the evening is pretty cool.

Indian Coffee House

This is one of the oldest cafe chains in India. You’ll find an Indian Coffee House in so many Indian cities. No nonsense place serving coffee and snacks. Definitely try their cold coffee on a hot afternoon.

Zakir Hussain Rose Garden

Such an instagrammable spot! Just about 10 minutes by rickshaw from Sector 17 is the Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, in sector 16. Come here for the pretty roses, in different colors and also for all the greenery.

Pal Dhaba

A must visit when in Chandigarh! Pal Dhaba is a place famous for its non-veg food – butter chicken, mutton and more but you do get a good Paneer Butter Masala here. Definitely try if you are vegetarian. And their dal makhani is awesome!

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Mama Kane Dadar | Over 100 years of Maharashtrian snacks

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August 17, 2019

Mama Kane in Dadar is an institution, when it comes to Maharashtrian food.

It’s been over a century since Mama Kane has been serving delicious snacks. So I went ahead and filmed all of it for you.

Watch my experience at the legendary Mama Kane in Dadar. Click on the video link below.

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I think Mama Kane serves some of the best Maharashtrian snacks you can find in Mumbai. I highly recommend trying out their Batata Wada, Kothimbir Wadi, Misal and Puri Bhaji, to name a few. They even have a complete Maharashtrian thali which consists of varan bhaat, aloo sabji and chapati, among other things. The place is simple, no frills, no non-sense and no gimmicks for sure!

Since it is in Dadar, which is one of the busiest areas in Mumbai, Mama Kane does get quite crowded. And let me tell you that in case you have to wait your turn for a table, it will be absolutely worth it! Definitely head to Mama Kane and indulge in their mouth watering dishes. And do let me know about your experience in the comments.

Apart from Mama Kane, the Dadar – Shivaji Park area in Mumbai has a bunch of restaurants dishing out Maharashtrian cuisine. Check out this video to know more.

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Shreyas Dining Hall | Maharahtrian Thali in Pune

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August 7, 2019

I was impressed with Shreyas Dining Hall right in my first visit!

I’ve tried a Maharashtrian thali in many places. But Shreyas Dining Hall in Pune is one place which I want to visit again and again. Watch this video from my visit to Shreyas Dining Hall where I share my entire thali experience.

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For me a Maharashtrian thali means an absolute feast of flavors. Dal, rice, bhakri, appetizers and sweetdish – all of these items in a single meal and all so delicious! Shreyas Dining Hall has been serving these yummy meals in Pune since many years now and in fact is a place of choice for locals as well as people visiting Pune.

Their everyday thali consists of a combination of the following:

Rice or Bhaat

Tomato Rice
Masala Rice
Matki Rice
Veg Pullao
Kobhibhat
Masala Rice

Vegetable – Sukhi Bhaji/Sabji

Mix Veg
Katri Batata
Batata Suki
Flower Mutter
Kanda Batata
Dosa Bhaji

Gravy Bhaji/Sabji

Kanda Batata
Bharli Wangi
Pandra Watata
Birdi Usal
Aluchi Bhajhi

Rassa

Tomato Sar
Solkadi
Amti

Salad/Koshibir

Wanga Bharit
Keli Tomato
Khamang Kakadi
Kakadi
Mix Koshimbir
Kakadi Tomato

Side Dish

Mug Bhaji
Kothibir Wadi
Batata Wada
Surli Wadi
Bhaji
Dahi Wada
Pattice
Dhokla
Sabudana Wada

They have a range of daily sweet dish items for an additional cost. I recommend trying out their Puran Poli.

I highly recommend trying out the Maharashtrial thali at Shreyas Dining hall. It is worth every penny and leaves you so satisfied and full.

I have tried a few more thali places in Pune. You can watch my experience in the videos below.

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Friends Union Joshi Club – Gujarati Thali

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August 3, 2019

Over 100 year old Friends Union Joshi Club in Mumbai is a place to visit for a simple Gujarati thali meal.

Here’s a video from my visit to Friends Union Joshi Club in Kalbadevi, Mumbai

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Friends Union Joshi Club is located in Kalbadevi, Mumbai. They are known to serve Gujarati thalis for many years now. And in fact started this place by serving simple homestyle Gujarati meals. Over the years, the variety has definitely increase and so has the price. However, if you are looking for an affordable Gujarati thali experience, particularly one with absolutely no frills then this is the place.

The Gujarati thali at Friends Union Joshi Club has everything – dal, rice, kadhi, rotis, sabzis and more. And these are very simple dishes which can be consumed on a working day; i.e. not heavy creamy gravies. The staff is friendly and the ambience has a humble community dining hall feel. They are known to serve fresh food everyday and if you are in the area and looking for a budget thali meal then this one is definitely worth a try.

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Best Butter Paneer in Delhi – Vegetarian Indian Food

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June 14, 2019

Butter Paneer – soft paneer cubes in a buttery, tangy gravy.

My love for Butter Paneer has just grown in the past few years. It’s a dish that I very comfortably order at many places; however, there are a few that serve it beautifully well.

These 2 restaurants in Delhi serve the best Butter paneer I’ve had! Watch this video to know more.

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I’ll talk about Gulati’s first. The paneer here is delicious – tasty gravy, soft paneer cubes. And I particularly feel that their rotis are really good too. Located in Pandara road in Delhi, Gulati’s is a restaurant specialising in Indian food. And is pretty well known among locals! They are known for their Butter Chicken, however being a vegetarian I can totally vouch for their food as well. They are pretty popular so they do get a lot of crowd, so my suggestion is that be prepared for a little bit of waiting.

Next is Moti Mahal. This is the original Moti Mahal in old Delhi. This is located in Daryaganj and is known as the birth place of Butter Chicken. Their butter chicken is very well known even today. So I thought of trying their butter paneer. Pretty tasty as well. Don’t expect too much of an ambience here; go here simply for the taste of it.

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Spice Klub Restaurant – Modern Indian Food

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April 10, 2019

Spice Klub restaurant is one of the few places that serves delicious, vegetarian Modern Indian Cuisine.

I’ve loved food at Spice Klub restaurant right since they started. And this time, I got to capture it in a video. Watch the video below.

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Fusion food – mixing flavors, textures, ingredients and even cuisines sometimes, is something that I’m not really fascinated with. However, I do love the way Spice Klub does it. Firstly their food itself is tasty – be it chutneys, ingredients, recipes, they get their taste right. Secondly, they don’t overdo the mixing – like everything isn’t mixed or topped with cheese! Also the original flavor of the dish, as it’s supposed to be, can still be felt. So these are reasons why I love Spice Klub restaurant. They do have outlets in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune and Dubai.

Spice Klub restaurant also lays a lot of emphasis on presentation – whether it’s their display of chutneys, pickles, or the way the present each dish. They definitely achieve their goal of making the food look extremely appetizing.

A lot of places in Mumbai attempt to serve Modern Indian food, and I have’t taken a liking to many of those. Simple reason being that they put way too much emphasis on the presentation, and not so much on the taste itself. Spice Klub gets both correct.

If you are keen to experiment with Indian cuisine and want to try something different, then head to Spice Klub restaurant. I would say that in terms of price, they are on the higher side. However, their taste and even quantity makes up for it.

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