Idlis are steamed savoury cakes which can be had as breakfast or snacks. Generally, idlis are made using rice and urad daal (white Indian pulses/lentils) but they are also […]
PUNJABI KADHI – पंजाबी कढ़ी (Yogurt Chickpea Soup w/ Fritters)
Do not confuse the word kadhi with the Indian curry. This is a far cry from it. I don’t even know if it is fair to call it […]
QUICK GARLIC TOAST
Here is how to transforming a humble loaf of bread into garlic bread / toast and trust me this is one way you will enjoy the flavour […]
POMFRET RECHEADO (Goan Style Spicy Fried Fish)
Amongst the indigenous catch of sea food, along the coastal belt of India, Pomfret fish is perhaps the most prized one and a delicacy. This sea-water fish is […]
VANILLA CHOCO-CHUNK CAKE
The lovely Mumbai monsoon was the triggered factor behind the creation of this cake. My hands were itching to make something sweet and warm but I was […]
CRUDITÉS WITH SOUR CREAM DIP
The days before vacations had been hectic. Lot many dinners were due and I was ticking each one off my list. Though my husband and I love entertaining […]
KALA CHANA TURAI – काला चना और तुरई की सब्ज़ी (Sponge Gourd & Black Chickpea Curry)
As a child, I passionately hated courgettes (better known as Tori/ Torai / Turai in Punjab and Nenua in Bihar). My first reaction at the sight of this […]
COCONUT & ROASTED GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY
A great accompaniment to many foods, it is a personal favourite and a welcome break from the typical onion chutney, Red Tomato Chutney or Coconut Chutney that one […]