Makki ki roti or flat bread made with coarse maize flour is delicious albeit a bit difficult to roll out. It is every bit worth the effort because it is truly flavoursome. Makki ki roti is a favourite combination with sarson ka saag (Mustard greens curry) which is a winter dish.… Read more
Almost all of my lasting memories remind me of Christmas as my family tradition is to celebrate this special event together. Since I was a child, I had dreamt a lot of having two or more Christmas days per year.… Read more
Have you used the blue-green, nutrient dense algae called Spirulina? I hadn’t till recently. I had heard of it though but never really got around to using it. Recently Parry Wellness approached me to review their product – organic spirulina powder.… Read more
For some reason, I have never liked rava upma that is made in most homes. I find it insipid and very greasy. As a matter of fact, upma was never made as breakfast in my home. None of us liked it.… Read more
Panchmel Dal or Pachmel Dal as my mum used to call it is a delectable lentil recipe that is bursting with nutrition and flavour. Dal or lentils are an essential part of an Indian vegetarian diet. It is a fantastic source of protein and is made all over the country albeit in different variations.… Read more
A few days ago, I got a bounty of freshly picked juicy lemons from my mother-in-law’s tree. With a good over 2 Kg. quantity that I received, I decided to pickle the limes two ways — a savoury-tart pickle and a sweet sour pickle.… Read more
Pakoras (fritters) or deep fried stuff of any kind is not really cooked regularly at my home. But once in a while, why not? Especially when I managed to source these plump, light green, non-spicy chillies just perfect for mirchi bhajiyas (chilli fritters).… Read more
Yes, this humble dill which is a great herb to use to perk up your food is also cooked as a vegetable. I have grown up eating this saag (green). It is actually great for digestion and its water is given to infants for colic.… Read more
Golden brown pieces of succulent rohu (Indian carp) in golden brown, silken pungent, fiery gravy is the stuff dreams are made of. I took to fish very late in life. This mustard style curry that I’ve had at my Bengali friends’ houses, I’ve loved.… Read more
I love homemade food. Everyone who reads my blog knows how passionate I am about food. As I read more about food, I have realized how important it is for us to consume a well-balanced meal all the time. Each meal should contain all the nutrients i.e.… Read more