The muted sounds of yesterday Are no longer silent I hear them over the somber Veil of the day The chirps, the caws and the cheeps Are all clamoring For their share of my attention   Am I not their mother? Do only humans have a lien over me? …

Anyone who loves Indian street food knows the taste of Indian Chaat – pani puri, chole tikiya, ragda pattice. Papdi chaat etc. However, there is a key ingredient in all these preparations – the tangy, lip smacking imli (tamarind) chutney. I grew up in North India but have been settled …

Even though I love the classic paneer tikka, there are days when I crave variety. It is at those times that this recipe comes to the rescue. Marinated in a tangy mint marinade, this is one recipe that is sure to titillate your taste buds. And, like the classic tikka …

For North Indians, when it comes to snacks then nothing compares to the tikka. It could be paneer, mushroom, mixed vegetable or even chicken tikka but tikka it has to be. No two ways about it. The tikka is also probably the most widely accepted street food in India. My …

Panjeri is a staple Punjabi dish that is traditionally made with wheat flour. It is rich in dry fruits and grain content and is hence a nutritional supplement often given to lactating mothers. Most Punjabi households make this during the winter too as it is a dish with helps ward …

If you have ever travelled in the Northern or North Western states of India and eaten at road side restaurants, you will know that that food tastes different. Is it because of the loads of butter or desi ghee that they use or is it on account of the fresh …

We Indians are pretty partial to our condiment of choice. Let’s admit it; we cannot do without our pickles, papads and chutneys. Our meals are more about these condiments than actual food. My mint chutney is one such family recipe that is a must have on my table. It stays …

I am not much of a cake lover. Oh, I do love to bake cakes but they are mostly for family and friends. I prefer Indian sweets to cakes and pastries. However, Vanilla Cake is a cake that I absolutely love. For me it is akin to soul food. Give …

We Indians are rather partial to Mangoes, are we not? For us that is the king of fruits and why not. We have so many varieties that are grown and exported too. However, among all these there is a variety that beats even other mangoes and by a long shot. …

I have stood for many moons Under the starlit, spangled heavens Delving into the mysteries of the sea. I have stood for many suns Under the golden, warm sky Deciphering the enigmas of the universe. Bobbing on the deep blue, Swaying to the murmurs of the wind I have ridden …