Time for the next post for Hopscotch. It is kind of becoming a ritual that I disappear every year for a good number of days from my blog. And […]
LUP’PI – लप्पी (Chickpea Flour Sweet Soup) – gluten free & vegan friendly
Every time I stir a pot of this aromatic, gluten free, chickpea flour based gruel, I am hit by this nostalgic wave of tsunamic proportion. The image of […]
TAMARIND FISH CURRY / इमली वाली मछली
On a holiday to Pondicherry (now called Pudducherry) we made a day’s halt at Chennai. The delayed flight ensured that we checked-in at the hotel totally famished. […]
JAMUN KALA KHATTA – जामुन काला खट्टा (Sweet, Sour & Spicy Java Plum Drink)
Our neighbours used to have this huge Jamun tree in my home town and its variety was absolutely fabulous. The sweet & tangy juicy fruit had a tiny […]
KURKURI BHINDI CHAAT / कुरकुरी भिन्डी चाट (Crispy Okra Snack – Indian Street Food)
North Indian street food and the variety it offers are amazing. There are many variants but most chaats are yogurt based that have a generous drizzle of […]
DAHI CHIWDA / दही चिवड़ा (Flattened Rice Breakfast Parfait)
Here comes my next recipe from my Bihari [bɪˈɦaːri] cuisine repertoire that is a ‘no cook’ one actually. I have been posting a series of Bihari food recipes since […]
OAL KI CHUTNEY / सूरन या जिमिकंद की चटनी (Indian Yam Chutney)
To begin this post by showing you the pic of this hideous looking vegetable is certainly not the wisest thing I have done, especially when I later try […]
OATS UPMA / ओट्स का उपमा (Savory Oats Porridge)
Oats have never been a favourite in my house as a breakfast option. We started eating it just because of its health benefits and although I relish its […]