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 …
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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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 …
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Thengai Paal Mor Kozhambu is something my mother in law made on hot summer afternoons when no one wanted sambhar or heavy curries. She would grind the spice paste fresh …
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Key Highlights Odisha’s famous food is known for its simple cooking style and balanced flavours Rice forms the staple of most meals, paired with lentils and vegetables Traditional dishes like …
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Jasmine Fried Rice first showed up in my kitchen after a friend brought back a bag of jasmine rice from Thailand and I wanted to do something different with it. …
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Key Highlights Rajasthan’s famous food includes dishes like Dal Baati Churma, Gatte Ki Sabzi, Ker Sangri, and Laal Maas Traditional Rajasthani cuisine uses ghee, gram flour, bajra, and dried ingredients …
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Chicken Salna showed up on my table after I kept ordering it with parotta at a local spot near my office. The gravy had this thick, pale brown coating that …
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Mangalore Bun is one of those breakfast treats I first tasted at a Udupi restaurant in Bangalore, where it came alongside a bowl of coconut chutney and potato sagu. I …
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Mutton and Vegetable Korma is the kind of dish my mother-in-law made on winter Sundays when the whole family gathered. She would start early, around nine in the morning, and …
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Baked Cauliflower in Cheese Sauce is one of those recipes my mother used to make for Sunday lunches when we had guests who did not eat much spice. She would …
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Mutton Egg Chops showed up at my cousin’s birthday party a few years back, and I kept going back to the platter until someone finally wrote down the recipe for …
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Toasty Paneer Sandwich became a weekend staple in my house after I moved into a small flat with just a two-burner stove and a sandwich toaster. I needed something that …