Masala Fish Fingers became my go-to whenever I had unexpected guests because they look impressive but require less babysitting than most fried snacks. I first made them after my neighbor …
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.
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Brinjal Moilee showed up on our Sunday lunch table whenever my mother wanted a break from the usual sambar routine. She would make it with the small round brinjals that …
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Marble Pound Cake is one of those recipes I learned during my first year of baking at home, back when I was still nervous about creaming butter properly. My neighbor …
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Key Highlights Famous food of Madhya Pradesh includes comforting breakfasts, rich curries, vibrant street food, and festive sweets. Popular dishes like Poha, Dal Bafla, Bhutte Ka Kees, and Garadu reflect …
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Lobster and Summer Herb Salad first appeared on my table after a trip to Goa, where a beachside shack served something similar with prawns and a turmeric-spiked mayo. I came …
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Obuttu was something I only ate at weddings and temple festivals until my neighbor Lakshmi Aunty walked me through it one Diwali evening. She made it look easy, though I …
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Key Highlights Famous food of Uttar Pradesh, covering kebabs, biryani, street food, and traditional sweets Vegetarian and non-vegetarian Uttar Pradesh food items across everyday and regional dishes Traditional food of …
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Key Highlights Curd rice and yoghurt-based dishes provide a cooling effect and support digestion Lemon rice and coconut rice offer light, flavourful meal options for hot days Vegetable khichdi is …
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Key Highlights Telangana cuisine is renowned for its spicy flavours, utilizing ingredients such as tamarind, red chillies, and sesame seeds. The region’s diet features millet-based breads, such as jonna rotte …
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Amritsari Macchi is the fried fish I grew up eating at wedding receptions and milestone dinners, always piled on a platter with lemon wedges and mint chutney. My aunt used …
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Neza Kebab is one of those recipes I stumbled upon during a potluck at my neighbor’s house five years ago. She had made these drumsticks in her oven, and the …
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Key Highlights Quick meal options such as Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables, Veggie Wraps, and Bhindi Fry Indian dishes like Lauki Sabzi, Bhindi Fry, and Tinda Masala for everyday cooking No-cook and …
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Key Highlights Smoothie bowls use blended frozen fruits and a small amount of liquid to create a thick, spoonable meal Seasonal fruits like mango, watermelon, berries, and papaya help keep …
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Key Highlights Uttarakhand’s cuisine is broadly divided into specialities from the Kumaon region and the Garhwal region. Many dishes are simple, nutritious, and made with locally sourced ingredients. A popular …
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Key Highlights The cuisine of Andaman & Nicobar is a paradise for seafood lovers, with dishes like Fish Curry and Grilled Lobsters being local favourites. Many recipes are heavily influenced …
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Key Highlights Arunachal Pradesh cuisine uses rice, bamboo shoots, fermented foods, meat, and local herbs as core ingredients. The list includes 15 dishes such as Thukpa, Momos, Pika Pila, Zan, …
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Shrimp Tacos became a regular in my home after a friend brought over leftover tortillas from a party and asked if I could make something interesting. I had shrimp in …
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Shrimp Salad with Creamy Dressing is something I first ate at a neighbour’s lunch years ago, and I kept asking her how she got the dressing to taste creamy but …
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Peppermint Brownies came into my kitchen after a particularly chaotic December when I wanted something festive that did not involve rolling dough or piping frosting for an hour. I made …
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Key Highlights Jackfruit is a versatile tropical ingredient that works as both a sweet fruit and a savoury vegetable, depending on ripeness. It provides fibre, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants …
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Mutton Baffat showed up at a church potluck in Mangalore years ago, brought by an aunty who refused to share the full recipe until I asked three times. She finally …