October is always an action-packed and special month for me. Besides festivities of Navratri and Dussehra, there are two very special birthdays followed by Diwali. October, therefore kept […]
PULIHORA – इमली के चावल (Tamarind Rice)
The south Indian repertoire has a wonderful collection of recipes using left over rice. The rice dishes are absolutely delicious and each one has a unique flavour profile. […]
DAL MORADABADI / दाल मोरादाबादी (Yellow Mung Bean Soup)
During one of those customary yet mundane chit chat with a sister-in-law of mine, she happened to remark how she had been busy running around errands the whole […]
BEANS ALOO BHUJIA / बीन्स आलू का भुजिया (Green Beans & Potato Curry)
Sharing another dry curry or bhujiya, as well call it. A stir fry with minimal ingredients and spices. It is simple, easy and perfect for weekday meal as […]
SPROUTED MUNG BEAN SALAD CANAPES – अंकुरित मूँग दाल की सलाद
We often make sprouted beans salad (with a variety of pulses & beans) however a few months back, I served them as canapes and everyone loved the idea. I […]
JAU KA SATTU – जौ का सत्तू (Sweet Barley Water)
Ever wonder how we are so easily lured and taken in by the glamorous ads and our favourite celebs selling us that aerated / ‘energy’ drink just because […]
FRESH FRUIT SALAD w/ GINGER LIME DRESSING
How crazy are you about eating fruits? I am nuts about them! Although I do have favorites yet I love all kinds of fruits and a bowl of […]
NOLEN GUR GOBIND BHOG PAYESH / खजूर गुड़ वाली चावल की खीर (Date Palm Jaggery Rice Pudding)
Gobind Bhog rice is to kheer, what Basmati is to Biryani. No other variety of rice does justice to kheer like gobind bhog does and I say that […]