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Recipes: Hema's Mooli Kadhi and Arvind's Bhindi Fry

October 22, 2024 13:04 IST

Probably most of the rest of the world is not acquainted with or do not understand how the three words ghar ka khana resonate with us desh-vasiyo!

It means so many things: Comfort. Homeliness. Memories. Consolation. Nostalgia. Childhood. Well being. Warmth. Ghar. Happiness. Hugs. Ma ka pyar (or pitaji ka pyar).

Hema Gururani and Arvind Gururani offer the recipes for two simple, satisfying dishes that qualify as ghar ka khana.

Hema introduces Mooli Kadhi made with aatta (whole wheat) instead of besan (chickpea/gram flour). And Arvind tries a Bhindi Fry that was inspired by Jackie Shroff's Kaanda Bhindi Sookha recipe. While sticking to his 'do not stir' instructions, this variation is without onion and garlic.

After spending 22 fulfilling years in the teaching profession in Delhi NCR, Hema has found her peace in the serene beauty of Dehradun. A passionate cook, she loves to whip up delightful meals and host gatherings, turning her home into a cosy hub of warmth and hospitality.

Arvind, an alumnus of BITS Pilani and a proud advocate for the 'Friends of Himalayas' initiative, is now contentedly settled too in the quietness of Dehradun.

Kadhi
Photograph: Kind courtesy: Dheerajk88/Wikimedia Commons

Mooli Kadhi

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

Method

Hema's Note: Top with a garlicky tadka of ghee, jeera (cumin), chopped garlic, a green chilly.

Bhindi Fry
Photograph: Hema and Arvind Gururani

Bhindi Fry

Serves: 2

Ingredients

Bhindi Fry
Photograph: Hema and Arvind Gururani

 Method

Hema and Arvind Gururani

The Gururanis call Dehradun home.

 

 

 

HEMA GURURANI and ARVIND GURURANI