Shufta, which is a Kashmiri dessert 

Kashmiri cuisine could well be a genre that continues to grapple with misconceptions in people's minds. It is often confused with a typical, rich Mughlai fare, something that would be spicy, oily and heavy on the stomach. "The real deal is quite the contrary," assures home chef Jasleen Marwah. Marwah, who's known for dishing out treats from the Valley, her homeland, has joined hands with Shikara restaurant in Navi Mumbai, that was known for its signature Kashmiri fare back in the 90s. In an attempt to revive the cuisine's lost glory, a food festival is being organised at the restaurant, that is modelled like a shikara -the iconic Kashmiri houseboat -floating on an artificial lake. Marwah has curated the dinner fare that is on offer from Jan 19 to Jan 21. "My food, however, has a more homemade touch to it," says the 40-year-old chef who calls Mumbai her home now.