• D^ar^oon Ji Chutney|Pomegranate Chutney

    D^ar^oon or Pomegranate is yet another exotic ingredient used conventionally in Sindhi cuisine. Generally the dried seeds of Pomegranate, commonly known as D^ar^oon Khaata (Annardana) are used in popular Sindhi food like Koki , Sannah pakora, Tidali dal etc. But the chutney made from fresh pomegranate seeds is also served at many street food carts selling popular sindhi snacks like Pakora, samosas and even Panipuri. D^ar^oon Ji chutney has a very refreshing flavor imparted by fresh, juicy, sweetish, slightly tart pomegranate seeds and some earthiness from coriander leaves. The hint of minty flavor and aroma, and the heat of chillies, well…

  • Beeha Ji Tikki|Stuffed Lotus stem Tikki

    A Sindhi’s love for Lotus stem dates back to pre-partition era and our forefathers loved the nutty flavored, woodsy looking, stringy/hairy stem of Lotus flower so much that they started cultivating it here in India, around their homes, and hence  this Lotus stem or Beeh is still found mostly in Sindhi dominated areas.Those who grew up in areas like Ulhasnagar, Chembur, Khar, Pune, Indore or such other Sindhi populated places, might have tasted, the stuffed Beeh tikki. A signature Sindhi snack, Beeha Ji tikki, is now hardly available in Sindhi eateries and is seldom cooked  at homes. I still remember…

  • Majoon|Sindhi Winter Sweet

    Majoon Mithai is a dryfruit and mawa (Khoya) based Sindhi Mithai. The recipe varies from family to family. While some use water and sugar syrup, others prefer to cook a mixture of milk and sugar and  then add other ingredients like poppy seeds, dried coconut and Mawa  to make this decadent dessert. This particular recipe is of my friend Priya’s mother-in-law. A rich dessert like this, is ideal to be consumed when temperatures are low. Go ahead and experience this wonderful marriage of rich and delicious flavours in a traditional Sindhi mithai. Print MaJoon|Sindhi Winter Sweet Rating  5.0 from 2…

  • Suhanjhido|Drumstick Flowers currry

    Drumsticks are widely used in Sindhi cuisine, be it in the traditional Sindhi kadhi, or in Seyal bhaji, as Bhughal Singhyun or in tomato gravy. The dried tender drumsticks called Suandhro, finds its place in dry curry or even in Raita (condiment made with yoghurt). Our love for the Moringa oleifera, the drumstick tree, extends beyond its tender seed pods and hence when the fresh drumstick flowers are in season, Sindhis flock to markets to buy the seasonal produce before it disappears within weeks, to cook Suhanjhido/swanjhiro/swanjhro i.e drumstick flowers curry. The fresh flowers or Suhanjhido/ suhanjde (Drumsticks) ja (of) Gulah (flowers) could taste bitter if…

  • Ambha Adhu|Mango Ginger Pickle

    The pros of being a food blogger is that you come across so many people from different geographical locations, having varying customs and traditions, unique food habits, plethora of  recipes, sharing knowledge about local ingredients and much more. One gets to know so much about the traditional food  by just interacting with elderly people across the world. Its hard to document each and every ‘ tip’ you get from grandmas and uncles, be it for ‘how to make a soft rotis‘ or ‘ how to make crisp samosas’. There are many people who are more than willing to share their…

  • Anjeer Ain Kharkun Ji Mithai

    Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Arogyam Dhana Sampadah Shatru Buddhi Vinashaya Dipa Jyotir Namostute  “I fold my hands before the light that brings prosperity, auspiciousness, good health, abundance of wealth and destruction of the enemy’s intellect”. (Source:Here) May the festival of lights, fill your life with joy and contentment ! Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Diwali ! Not a fan of overly sweet  mithais, with loads of synthetic colors, adorned with silver varq, kept in display of sweet shops during festive season, I prefer to make a small batch of mithai for the Laxmi Pooja ! So here is…

  • Bhughal Singhyun~ Drumstick Curry

    Singhyun or drumsticks (Moringa oleifera/Sem phalli ) is yet another favorite vegetable of Sindhis, and is used in variety of ways in day to day meals. Not only the pods of Drumstick tree are used in Sindhi cuisine, but the flowers; both fresh and dried are used to make delicious stir fries, semi dry subzi, raita etc. The pods, known as singhyun in Sindhi are added to the various curries like Sindhi Kadhi, ToorDal Kadhi, Seyal Bhaji, Singhyun patata and Bhughal Singhyun . What does the term Bhughal in Sindhi means? Bhughal  means that the vegetable or meat is bhuno-ed…