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The Forgotten Art of Community Cooking
There was a time when cooking was never a one-person task. Whether it was preparing a feast for a wedding, making pickles for the year ahead, or cooking meals during festivals, entire communities came together around food. Recipes were shared, stories were exchanged, and generations learned from one another-not through screens, but through hands-on experience. Today, convenience has replaced collaboration. Food delivery apps, busy schedules, and smaller households mean many o
Yashika Maheshwari
8 hours ago2 min read


Instant Raw Mango Chutney
That sharp khatta-teekha chutney that makes you eat three extra rotis for absolutely no reason. This instant raw mango chutney is smoky, spicy, garlicky and comes together in minutes — no cooking drama, just pure summer vibes in a bowl. Ingredients for Raw Mango Chutney Raw mango – 2, peeled & roughly chopped Tomato – 2, roughly chopped Green chilli – 4 Garlic – 10–15 cloves Chopped onion – 1 small Coriander leaves – 1 bunch P Mark Mustard oil – 2 tbsp Red chilli powder – 1 t
Yashika Maheshwari
6 days ago1 min read


Cooking Mistakes That Quietly Kill Nutrients
As we approach World Food Safety Day (June 7), it is worth remembering that food safety is not only about hygiene - it is also about preserving nutrition through proper cooking techniques. Many everyday cooking habits unintentionally reduce nutrient value and alter food quality. Overheating Oil Heating oil until it heavily smokes can degrade healthy fats and produce harmful oxidation compounds. Conversely, insufficiently heated oil prevents the proper release of beneficial co
Yashika Maheshwari
Jun 31 min read


Crispy Chicken
This week, we’re sharing a Crispy Chicken recipe from the kitchen of theelitesisters. Golden, crunchy, and packed with flavour, these crispy chicken strips are the perfect snack for parties, movie nights, or weekend cravings. Fried in P Mark Kacchi Ghani Mustard Oil, they turn irresistibly crisp on the outside while staying juicy inside. Ingredients for Crispy Chicken For the Chicken 500g chicken breast, cut into thick strips and gently pounded 1 tbsp red chilli powder 1 tsp
Yashika Maheshwari
May 292 min read


The Forgotten Art of Heating Mustard Oil Correctly
For generations, Indian kitchens followed a simple but highly functional cooking practice: mustard oil was always heated properly before ingredients were added. While many modern cooking habits have simplified or skipped this step, traditional methods were rooted in practical food science long before culinary chemistry became mainstream. Heating mustard oil correctly is not merely a cultural ritual — it significantly affects flavour development, cooking stability, aroma relea
Yashika Maheshwari
May 272 min read


Homemade Samosa
Nothing feels like home quite like a hot, crispy samosa fresh out of a kadhai. Flaky crust. Spiced potato filling. Chai on the side. Made using P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, these homemade samosas develop that authentic halwai-style crispness and rich flavour that makes them truly irresistible. The sharp depth of mustard oil enhances both the filling and the frying process, helping recreate that perfect street-style taste right at home. Ingredients for Homemade Samosa For
Yashika Maheshwari
May 222 min read


If Mustard Oil Had a Dating Profile
Name: Mustard Oil Age: Timeless Location: Every Indian kitchen worth its tadka Relationship Status: Emotionally available for good food only About Me Bold. Honest. A little intense at first — but unforgettable once you get to know me. I’ve been a part of Indian kitchens for generations and still haven’t lost my charm. Some say my aroma enters the room before I do. I take that as a compliment. I believe in keeping things real: real flavour, real ingredients, real cooking. No
Yashika Maheshwari
May 202 min read


Gucchi Madra
Rich, earthy, and soulfully comforting — Himachali Gucchi Madra beautifully captures the warmth of mountain cuisine. Today’s recipe comes straight from the kitchen of Jordan Manali, known for celebrating authentic Himachali flavours with simplicity and heart. Slow-cooked to perfection, this traditional delicacy brings together prized gucchi mushrooms, creamy yoghurt, soft makhana, and sweet green peas in a luscious, delicately spiced gravy that feels both festive and comforti
Yashika Maheshwari
May 182 min read


The Taste of Home: How Family Recipes Become Identity
Some things don’t need to be written down to be remembered. A certain aroma is rising from the kitchen. The crackle of spices in hot oil. The quiet rhythm of hands that have cooked the same dish a hundred times, each time with the same care. These are not just moments — they are memories in the making. And often, they begin with something as simple and essential as mustard oil. Where Food Becomes Memory In many Indian homes, the kitchen is more than a place where meals are pr
Yashika Maheshwari
May 133 min read


Butter Chicken
This butter chicken is rich, creamy, and hits the spot. The twist? We're using P Mark Kachi Ghani mustard oil, which adds a little warmth and depth without messing with that silky gravy you love. It still tastes familiar, just a bit more special. Perfect for a cosy dinner at home. Ingredients for Butter Chicken For marination: Chicken – 500 g (boneless, cut into pieces) Curd – ½ cup Ginger-garlic paste – 1½ tbsp Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Garam masala –
Yashika Maheshwari
May 82 min read


The Scent That Stays: Mustard Oil in a Mother’s Kitchen
Certain smells don’t just linger in a room—they settle into memory. For many Indian homes, that unmistakable, sharp, earthy aroma of mustard oil is one of them. It rises from hot pans, from pickles curing in the sun, from tadkas poured over simple meals - and somehow, it always feels like it carries a story. On Mother's Day, it’s hard not to trace that story back to one place: a mother’s kitchen. Mustard Oil - More Than an Ingredient Mustard oil isn’t neutral. It doesn’t quie
Yashika Maheshwari
May 62 min read


Dhaba Style Matar Paneer
That unmistakable dhaba flavour — rich, slightly smoky, deeply spiced — often feels hard to recreate at home. But the truth is, it’s less about fancy equipment and more about technique, patience, and the right ingredients. This Dhaba Style Matar Paneer brings that roadside magic into your kitchen. Cooked in P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, the gravy develops a bold, rustic depth, while slow cooking and proper browning create that signature intensity. With a few mindful steps,
Yashika Maheshwari
May 12 min read


Role of Mustard Oil in Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, one of the most serene and spiritually significant days in the Buddhist calendar, marks the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha. Observed across India and many parts of Asia, the day is defined not by grandeur, but by reflection, mindfulness, and a deep awareness of life’s transient nature. Temples glow softly with lamps, prayers echo gently, and homes embrace simplicity. Among these subtle rituals and stories, mustard oil finds a quiet yet mea
Yashika Maheshwari
May 13 min read


Shorshe Chicken
Bold, sharp, and deeply aromatic - Shorshe Chicken has always been one of those dishes that feels like an experience, not just a meal. There’s something so comforting about the way mustard takes centre stage here - strong, unapologetic, and full of character. The balance is what makes it special. The heat of mustard, the warmth of spices, and tender chicken come together in a way that feels both homely and quietly indulgent. When it’s cooked in P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil,
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 242 min read


Mustard Oil: A Sustainable Choice for a Changing Planet on Earth Day
As conversations about climate change and resource scarcity intensify, the way we grow and consume food has never been under closer scrutiny. This World Earth Day, let’s focus on how sustainability isn’t just a matter of global policy - it’s shaped by everyday choices, including the cooking oil we reach for. Among traditional oils, mustard oil stands out. Not only for its bold flavor, but for something increasingly vital: its sustainability. Farming for a Water-Conscious Fut
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 222 min read


Chutagi
This week, we’re bringing you the recipe for Chutagi - straight from the kitchen of Stanzin , an expert in Ladakhi cuisine. The name itself tells a story: “Chhu” means water or soup, and “Tagi” refers to roti or dough pieces. Together, Chutagi is a comforting bowl of hand-shaped dough cooked in a rich, wholesome vegetable gravy. Made with simple ingredients yet full of warmth, it’s the kind of dish that feels like home in every spoonful. Ingredients for Chutagi For the dumpli
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 172 min read


What Does ‘Akshaya’ Really Mean in Today’s Kitchen?
In a world that moves fast, where convenience often outweighs consciousness, we rarely pause to reflect on the deeper meaning behind the ingredients we use every day. But some words invite us to slow down. Akshaya is one of them. Derived from Sanskrit, Akshaya means “never diminishing,” “eternal,” or “that which never loses its value.” Traditionally associated with prosperity and abundance, it is a concept rooted in timeless wealth; not just material, but spiritual, emotion
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 162 min read


Khatte Baingan
Tangy, spiced, and deeply comforting — Khatte Baingan is a dish that brings together bold flavours with everyday simplicity. The softness of brinjals paired with a lightly sour, aromatic gravy makes it a staple that feels both homely and festive. This week, we’re sharing this Jammu-based recipe from the kitchen of Suman Manhas , an expert in Dogri cooking. Cooked in P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, the dish develops a rich base where the sharpness of mustard oil beautifully ba
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 92 min read


India, Through Its Pickles And the Oil That Holds Them Together
There are few things as quietly consistent across Indian kitchens as a jar of pickle. It sits in corners, on shelves, sometimes forgotten until the simplest meal needs rescuing. A spoonful is enough to sharpen dal-chawal, to bring life to parathas, to complete something that felt almost there. But if you look closely, pickles in India are not one thing. They are as regional as language, as climate, as memory. And yet, across large parts of the country, especially in the North
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 83 min read


Aaloo Posto
There’s a quiet comfort in dishes that rely on simplicity, where a handful of ingredients come together to create something deeply satisfying. Aloo Posto, a beloved preparation from Eastern India, is one such dish. Creamy poppy seeds, tender potatoes, and subtle spices create a balance that feels both nourishing and indulgent. Cooked in P Mark Kachi Ghani Mustard Oil, this dish takes on an added depth. The gentle pungency of mustard oil enhances the nuttiness of posto, makin
Yashika Maheshwari
Apr 32 min read
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