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One of my favourite things to eat growing up were Parsi style mutton cutlets. It’s actually a toss-up between mutton kebabs (I’ve got a recipe on the channel and website as well) and mutton cutlets but it always had to be mutton and not chicken. Somehow the...
What Is Chaapat ? The Parsi community loves their sweets and snacks and chaapat or chapat is the perfect amalgamation of both. It is a thin pancake or crepe but made with a few different ingredients. It’s eaten as a snack or breakfast dish.
What is a Bhakra? Bhakras are typical tea time snacks that the Parsi community loves to eat. They are like round thick biscuits which are slightly crusty on the outside but soft inside. They are made from whole wheat flour, semolina ( rava ),...
There are several popular Parsi Dishes that are synonymous with Parsi cuisine. Dishes like Salli Chicken, Patra Ni Macchi or even the beloved Dhansak are what you instantly think of when it comes to Parsi food. There are many other dishes that don't have this cult like...
You can go to any Parsi wedding or celebration and the hot topic of discussion will almost always be the menu. We take immense pride in our food and are always eager to know - what's for dinner ( or lunch or breakfast ). Most menus are...
Parsi Style Mawa Cake Recipe Mawa cake is a tradionaly Parsi recipe that the community just adores. The trick is to get the cake light and airy despite it being dense because of the mawa. In Mumbai you'll find these at several popular Parsi...
I have the best memories from my childhood eating this delicious poro. It's a humble simple recipe but it is just so nostalgic. I remember going on family vacations and road trips that started at 4 am watching my mum and grand mum make these divine poro...
I was always a fussy eater and while growing up I gave my folks a tough time. Perhaps I've always had a disconcerting palette but I knew and till this day know instantly what I'll enjoy and what I won't. There are a few dishes that feel...
Patra Ni Macchi Recipe
What Is Patra Ni Macchi ? This is an extremely popular fish recipe from the Parsi community that is relished by all. Patra means a leaf usually a banana leaf and macchi means fish ( both are Gujarati words ) so in essence it...
I have such lovely memories of eating a glorious feast or Lagan nu Patru at Parsi weddings that I can distinctly remember how certain dishes taste. They've been so impactful and memorable that I don't think I'll ever forget that flavour and I'm constantly seeking that every...
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