Veggie Takeaway Day - Kashmiri Biryani and Tomato Bharta

One of those days when you just want a break from work, watch cartoons, and order greasy takeaway foods. For lunch, a Kashmiri biryani which is sweeter than the usual Hyderabadi biryani and with chunks of pineapple (YUM! But since when did Kashmir become synonymous with a tropical fruit like pineapples?!). It was served with a yoghurt raita (thrown away) and a spicy pea-based gravy and a papad.

Kashmiri Biryani

Tomato Bharta

Tomato Bharta - roughly translated as a roasted tomato stew -  was a first time try for me. You usually hear of its more famous cousin - the Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Stew). What I was yearning for was Pav Bhaji but that would mean dollops of butter in the bhaji and the bread, so figured I try out some other tomato dish. Good thing too - This was delicious! You could smell the smokey flavor from the roasted tomatoes and had a nice tangy flavor!