In Indian when someone says सलाद / salaad (it is pronounced exactly the way that it is written here) it implies a bowl of salad comprising primarily onions, cucumber […]
HALDI ADRAK MIRCH KA ACHAAR- हल्दीअदरक मिर्च का अचार (Turmeric Ginger & Green Chilli Instant Pickle)
While in my marital home, it is the chutneys that rule the roost, at my maternal home it was pickles. Chutneys are a regular feature at my marital […]
MAKHANA CHAAT – मखाना चाट (Roasted Fox Nuts Chaat)
Contrary to common perception, Indian food is not all rich and oily. There are certain curries that do fit the description but most Indian home–made meals are healthy, […]
ADIEU 2019 – EFS food journey through the year
A day more to go before we usher in 2020. And here is a recap of what all I shared in the year 2019. This is perhaps one […]
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 […]
SATTU KA PARATHA – सत्तू का पराठा (Tangy & Spicy Flatbreads stuffed with Black Chickpea Powder)
Sattu is synonymous to Bihar. Though it is considered by many as being a poor man’s diet but I really fail to understand the reason!! Sattu is basically […]