Simple Pleasures – Memories of childhood- This simple dish of Razma Gogji – beans with turnips was comfort food at its best and the simplest in the long winter months in Kashmir. My Daadi [GrandMa] always had this half smile on her beautiful beautiful face when she cooked this up for us, Because we loved it so much that we could eat it for every meal. I miss Daadi [peace be on her soul], and I miss the food that I have grown up eating – from her pots to my plate. If I can remember anything about her …
Collard Greens cooked in Kashmiri Style – Haakh
Haakh – A staple Kashmiri dish. It usually means the local greens from mustard family, but collard greens are a good substitute. These greens are simply cooked, yet taste heavenly. This can be made with kohlrabi greens, gai lan and spinach as well. In Kashmir we use the Kohl Rabi greens and Haakh .. something that resembles the Kai Lan greens. The greens are called Haakh and the Dish is called Haakh as well. There is something heavenly about simply cooked green leafy vegetables. It always has a warmth and a nourishing vibe. No wonder then, it …
Methi Chaman
As a Kashmiri, I love the meats, but I love my greens too. The leafy green ones at that. Yes they are a pain to clean up and wash. But the aroma, taste , versatility and the health benefits of these greens makes up for all the hard work one puts in. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorous, zinc and vitamin E. In addition, it is a good source of omega-3 …