Key Highlights Gulab jamun, rasmalai, kaju katli, and jalebi are among the most famous Indian sweets enjoyed across festivals and celebrations. Different regions in India are known for unique desserts, …
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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Chicken Bonda showed up at every family gathering my aunt hosted, piled high on a steel plate next to coconut chutney. I started making them at home because I wanted …
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Chicken Nasi Goreng became a regular in my kitchen after I came back from a trip to Malaysia craving that smoky, spicy rice but without access to kecap manis or …
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Meat Pattichu Varathathu is one of those recipes my aunt taught me during a long summer visit to Kottayam. She would make this on Sundays when the whole family gathered, …
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Chickpeas Fajitas became a regular in my kitchen after a friend served something similar at a potluck, and I realised you could get that satisfying bite without any meat. I …
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Vendakkai Puli Kozhambu is one of those recipes I learned from my aunt during a long summer visit to Chennai. She made it almost every week, always with a fresh …
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Thalipeeth is one of those recipes I learned from my mother-in-law during a long summer visit to Pune. She would make a big batch of the multigrain flour mix at …
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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 …
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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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Mundiri Kothu is one of those sweets my mother-in-law used to make only during Diwali, and the house would smell like roasted dal and caramelized jaggery for hours. I started …
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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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Julienne Vegetable Salad came into my life during a phase when I was trying to clear out the vegetable drawer every Friday. I needed something fast that could handle whatever …
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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 …