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Taste the Love. Love the Taste.

Xerxes’s Kheema Samosa

June 24, 2017 By Perzen PATEL 2 Comments

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Crispy on the outside and deliciously spicy on the inside, these Parsi type Kheema Samosa’s make the perfect starter for parties and are enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

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Filed Under: Meaty Treats, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: AtoZChallenge, kheema, mutton, samosa, snacks, Tea-time

Tamota Ni Gravy (Basic Parsi Tomato Gravy)

June 20, 2017 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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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.

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Filed Under: Bawi Basics, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: AtoZChallenge, cutlets, gravy, kebab, tomato

Nutty Parsi Pattice

June 14, 2017 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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Stuffed to the brim with crispy onions, raisins and fried nuts, this Nutty Pattice is the perfect Parsi vegetarian treat for parties.

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Filed Under: Leftover Makeover, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: AtoZChallenge, crispy, cutlets, potato, vegetarian

Mango (Raw) per Eedu

June 13, 2017 By Perzen PATEL 1 Comment

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Parsis have mastered the art of adding an egg to just about anything and we have not even spared the king of summer fruits, the royal mango. Made with semi ripe mangoes, the Mango per Eedu is a delicious way to eat your eggs!

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Filed Under: Breakfast Staples, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: AtoZChallenge, Breakfast, eedu, mango, Parsi

Ambakalyo

June 1, 2017 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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Ambakalyo, a sweet and tangy chutney made by the Parsis that is similar to the Jaggery & Mango pickle, but is made with ripe mangoes and served at Parsi Ghambars.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: AtoZChallenge, mango, mango delight, pickle, relish

Ravaiya (Chutney Stuffed Brinjals)

January 30, 2017 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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A Gujarati classic reinvented by the Parsis, Ravaiya are chutney stuffed baby brinjals that are a must try for the Parsi food loving vegetarian.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: brinjal, Dhandar, roti, vegetarian

Kera na Kebab (Plantain Kebabs)

May 17, 2016 By Perzen PATEL 1 Comment

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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.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: banana, kebab, snacks, vegetarian

Cabbage & Pineapple Salad

October 24, 2015 By Perzen PATEL 2 Comments

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An unusual combination of vegetable and fruit that pairs to give you the perfect Parsi Ghaas-Phoos. Give it a try – you won’t regret it.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: crispy, pineapple, Salad, side-dish

Bafela Eeda (Boiled Egg) Bhajiyas

June 24, 2015 By Perzen PATEL 1 Comment

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My auntie tricked me into eating boiled eggs – something I detest – with these Bafela Eeda bhajiyas and I realised they were the best bhajiyas I’ve eaten in a long while. Perfect for the monsoons or when you’re craving an Eedu fix.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: crispy, eedu, Onion, ramakras, snacks, Tea-time

Dhun’s Chutney Eeda Pattice and her Dharamshala Love Story

March 10, 2015 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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A traditional recipe for Chutney Eeda Pattice with a secret ingredient shared while recounting a love story about a young girl and a Parsi Dharamshala.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: crispy, eedu, pattice, ramakras, Return To Roots, snacks

Shirinbai’s Cheese Eeda Cutlets

December 13, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 6 Comments

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Made with boiled eggs and oozing with cheese, these cutlets – whose recipe has been shared by my friend’s grandmom – are my most favourite kind yet!

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Filed Under: Breakfast Staples, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: Breakfast, cutlets, eedu, snacks, Tea-time

Parsi style Chicken Farcha

October 27, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 17 Comments

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The humble Chicken Farcha cooked with a secret blend of Parsi spices is the bawa equivalent of KFC Chicken. Try making it using my chef Oberoi’s recipe!

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Filed Under: For the love of Marghi (Chicken), of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: chicken, crispy, fried, Weddings

Tareli Machchi (Fried Fish)

September 30, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 4 Comments

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While we Parsis love our Patra ni Machchi and Saas ni Machchi, no one talks about our Tareli Machchi. Coated in two spices and fried in 5 minutes, a side of Tareli Machchi can make any jazz up just about any dish it is served with.

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Filed Under: Bawi Basics, Machchi Mania (Seafood), of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: Birthdays, Dhandar, fish

Tanaz’s Tamota per Eedu

July 13, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 5 Comments

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We Parsis are a fan of anything-per-eedu. Here is my mom’s friend, Tanaz’s rendition of the Tomato per Eedu – a hot favourite with the entire family!

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Filed Under: Bawi Basics, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: Breakfast, eedu, snacks

Kashmira’s Potato Cheese Cutlets

June 15, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 3 Comments

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My childhood friend Kashmira is a fellow Bawi Bride based in Chennai whose husband loves different kinds of Cutlets. Here’s her recipe for Easy Peasy Cheesy Cutlets that won’t take longer than 30 minutes to make.

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Filed Under: Bawi Basics, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: cheese, cutlets, potato, roti, snacks, Tea-time

Mummy’s Kheema Cutlets

May 11, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 10 Comments

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My mom’s Kheema Cutlets are special. They got us through our first year in a new country and gave me a better life. And on Mothers’ Day, here’s her signature Cutlets recipe.

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Filed Under: Meaty Treats, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: cutlets, kheema, Mom, snacks

Kolmi na Kebab

April 13, 2014 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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Deliciously crispy, these kolmi na kebab pack a seafoody punch and are the perfect snack or accompaniment for a range of bawa dishes.

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Filed Under: Machchi Mania (Seafood), of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: Dhansak, kebab, Prawns, snacks

Lagan Sara Istoo

February 16, 2014 By Perzen PATEL 1 Comment

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A sweet and sour stew of a Bawa’s favourite vegetables – potatoes, carrots and peas. Topped with dry fruits this is a veggie delight fit for weddings!

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index, Vegetarian Delights Tagged With: Jaggery, Onion, vegetarian, Weddings

Green Coconut Chutney

August 27, 2013 By Perzen PATEL 2 Comments

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Coconut is one of my favourite ingredients and the green coconut chutney is a Bawa staple used as an accompaniment with several dishes including Dhandar.

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Filed Under: Bawi Basics, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: chutney, coconut, Dhandar, Parsi

Akoori, Sausage and Brun Pav

August 14, 2013 By Perzen PATEL 4 Comments

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A Parsi breakfast to rival the Engligh Sunday sausage fry-up, Akoori, Sausage and Brun Pav is a sunday brunch staple at Parsi households worth trying.

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Filed Under: Breakfast Staples, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index

Seekh Kebab Focaccia

July 12, 2013 By Perzen PATEL 1 Comment

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Italians love Focaccia. But so does this Bawi Bride. Check out this Parsi edition of Focaccia, enhanced with Seekh Kebabs.

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Filed Under: Breakfast Staples, International Favourites Bawa-fied, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: bread, kheema, seekh kebab

Gher nu Ricotta

July 9, 2013 By Perzen PATEL 10 Comments

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Home-made Ricotta is not only light on the waist but also on the wallet. Follow this recipe to make creamy ricotta for use in many cakes & bakes.

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Filed Under: International Favourites Bawa-fied, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: cheese, cream, paneer, ricotta

Papeta, Salami, Cheese Croquettes

June 25, 2013 By Perzen PATEL Leave a Comment

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My potato, salami and cheese croquettes are a perfect treat for a rainy afternoon. Try out this leftover makeover recipe for croquettes now.

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Filed Under: International Favourites Bawa-fied, Leftover Makeover, of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: cheese, chicken salami, croquettes, kebabs, potato

Bawa Kachumbar (Onion Salad)

June 19, 2013 By Perzen PATEL 10 Comments

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I love onions and so do the Bawas. Kachumbar is a stock favourite at many households and is a great salad to eat with curries and gravies.

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Filed Under: of Salads and Side-Dishes, Recipe Index Tagged With: Lemon, Onion, Salad

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