Sonal Singh

I believe that life is a repertoire of anecdotes. The various situations that we encounter, the many incidents of every day, the people we meet, our conversations with them; all make life a melange of tales. And, that is what I attempt to capture through my writing. My cooking is no different! It reflects my love for travel and my love for innovation. The kitchen is my happy place. So, even though by vocation I am a recruiter (www.rianplacements.com), by passion I am a writer, home chef and a hodophile.

Mughlai Keema pockets (mughlai parantha)

It is a spicy pocket of food that is made out of flour that is stuffed with cooked minced meat or a stuffing of choice and then deep fried. Best served with a liberal dollop of tangy mint chutney, this paranta makes for a super tasty food to carry on picnics or even in the school tiffin box.

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Sinful Chocolate Fudge Brownies

My recipe is a basic recipe for making Brownies. To spice things up you can add ¼ tsp of red chilli powder to the brownie batter or you can toast some almonds/walnuts and add those (about 2 tbsp of any). To toast the nuts preheat oven to 180 deg C and then bake the nuts on a baking tray for about 8 minutes. Cool and then roughly chop them up.

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Laal Maans (red mutton curry)

The Indian state of Rajasthan has a rich cultural heritage. It is also the state where, it is believed, that the Rajput (warrior) clans originated. In the days of yore the state was divided into principalities.

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Phirni (rice pudding)

Traditionally, the phirni is set to chill in the fridge in earthen bowls. The bowls absorb the excess moisture and help the sweet set to the perfect thickness.

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Bhapa Doi (with saffron and mango)

Indian sweets or mithais as we call them are a significant part of our cuisine. They satiate not just our sweet cravings by serving as desserts but they are also an integral part of our pujas, festivals and in fact the cultural fabric of India. The mithai serves as the …

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Carrot Cake

Who doesn’t love carrots? These crunchy fibrous roots are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers that are good for your health. You can throw them in salads, munch on them with a dip, stir fry them, make a sabzi/curry, bake them with meat or if none of the preceding ideas appeal then …

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Chicken & Ham Quiche

I had a half pack of fresh cream gasping its last breath in my fridge. I poked into all corners of my brain for a recipe (even searched the net) but all I came up with was recipes that presented no challenge. Bah! Then I remembered…a fragment of a memory …

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The woman in the window – A J Finn

Book title – The woman in the window Publisher – Harper Collins Author – A J Finn Price – ₹ 399/-                          Pages – 427                     Language – English Available on – Amazon If you were haunted by your past, by the events that decreed how your future would be, what would …

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Malai Paneer Tikka

My older daughter does not have a spice palate. She abhors spicy food and would rather go hungry than eat it. So, it is more for her than for the family that I develop recipes which are low on the spice quotient and yet are delicious. This recipe for paneer …

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