It has been wonderful since Diwali, catching up with friends and family, meeting some after what seems like ages; friends from school, college and university. Thanks to Facebook […]
NANKHATAI / नानखताई (Traditional Indian Shortbread Cookies)
Before I begin with this post, there is something that I wish to share with all my readers and visitors. Something which a few of the bloggers might […]
SAMOSA / समोसा (Savory Puffed Pastry)
Monsoon at the coastal cities in India is extensive and relentless. Once it begins to rain, it pours! The last day of July saw 1469mm of rainfall in […]
DAHI BHALLE – दही भल्ले (Lentil Fritters in Yogurt)
HAPPY HOLI TO ALL VISITORS!!!! “Little knowledge is a dangerous thing” and I, for one, learnt it the hard way. To begin with, I am totally ignorant when […]
NIMKI/ NAMAK PARÉ/ MATHRI (Savoury Indian Stick Crackers)
Inter-state and inter-caste marriages are gradually becoming common more acceptable in India, a country where once it was blasphemous to think of getting married outside one’s caste (in fact […]
PETITE EGGLESS COCONUT MACAROONS
In case you have been wondering why I have been missing in action since my last post, here is the ‘why’. My daughter has been having her exams […]
MURUNDE – CRUNCHY STICKY WHEAT POPS
They were sticky, mildly sweet and crunchy & I was so impressed with what my grand dad did with wheat! My grandfather introduced me to this dish when I […]
THONGA JHAL MURI (INDIAN STREET FOOD – SAVOURY PUFFED RICE IN PAPER CONES)
Jhal Muri is a popular street food in West Bengal, an eastern state of India. It is a great snack food – light, healthy and quick to fix and […]