Sindhi cuisine is a vibrant blend of flavors shaped by the community’s history and cultural exchanges across regions, with dishes that emphasize simplicity, wholesomeness, and balance. Among its most iconic dishes is Sai Bhaji, a nourishing preparation of spinach, greens, lentils, and vegetables simmered with mild spices. This one-pot dish is cherished not only for…
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Sindhi Tur Ki Dal (Pigeon Peas Sindhi Style)
As I have said several times before, I am always on the lookout for interesting dal recipes. I have tried many, but some of them are really not up to the mark. I do know of Sindhi cuisine, but have only tried a few of their dishes. My Sindhi friends keep urging me to try…
Tidali Dal
In many states of India, especially the southern states, there is a concept of ‘kootan’. Kootan means a gravy dish that can be mixed with rice for a meal. It is separate from a dish that is eaten along with rice and kootan. In other parts of the country, especially the northern states, the ‘dal’…
Sindhi Moong Dal
Food tastes keep evolving, especially for me. For years, I avoided dals except when eating out. I was used to have something sour with my rice – and the South Indian dishes invariably used tamarind as a base. For the past two years, however, I have begun enjoying dals with no tamarind. Rajma (kidney beans)…
Seyal Bhee Patata (Lotus Root And Potato Curry)
Several decades ago, the Indian Express Group of Publications presented me with a cookbook (I still have this with me). It featured recipes from all over India and some from the rest of the world. One recipe, in particular, fascinated me. It is a Sindhi recipe using lotus root. Till then, I had only consumed…
Aloo Tuk (Crispy Potatoes)
I came across this recipe when I was searching for deep fried snacks that I could convert to WFPB. This is an interesting Sindhi snack that uses baby potatoes. One can use regular potatoes too. I recently had lunch with a Sindhi friend and she served taro root tuk (arbi, chembu tuk). Delicious. I am…
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