The heat was oppressive. It was worse inside than outside. His throat felt scratchy and he was parched. The lack of oxygen, probably due to the swirling mass of patients, made him feel dizzy and nauseous. But, he could not afford to feel weak. Not right now. His family needed urgent help.

What is the perfect accompaniment to a traditional slow cooked veg-non veg meal? The Naan, of course! The naan is a variety of Indian flat bread that uses a proofing and leavening agent and is cooked in a traditional tandoor. There are many methods to make it, with yeast or …

My favourite chicken curry dish is the Dhaba (road style stall in India) Style Chicken Curry. I love it because it uses the right proportion of Whole masala to dry masala. And, for me, the masala in any curry is the star.

That space in my soul The one that I guarded with All the beats of my heart How did you learn of it?   You, with your lopsided grin And the scattered salt pepper Of your grisly stubble Burrowed your way in somehow   I never let my guard down …

If you have a sweet tooth and a fondness for traditional Indian sweets, then the rasgulla must not have escaped your scrutiny. This Bengali sweet delicacy is a favourite with almost anyone. These round orbs of cottage cheese that are simmered in a sugar syrup offer a sensationally sweet taste …

I think most of you would agree with me when I say that Seafood is the easiest to cook, primarily because it takes very less time to cook.

Chinese food is probably one of the most popular cuisines in the world. And, why not! It’s easy to prepare, tastes great and satiates those food cravings so well. Like so many others the world around, my family too loves Chinese food especially my daughters. Hence, I prepare it often.  …

If you have ever bitten into a classic roadside chicken tikka, you would know that nothing beats the taste of the char grilled meat which is slow roasted over a coal fire. A lot of these roadside vendors also use make-shift tandoors fashioned out of barrels. The taste is the …

  Do you Peek into me when I peek into you? Do you Look at me when I look at you? Do you?   Tell me, what do you see?   A crumpled visage, Like the last cookie in the jar Guarding the vestiges of A faded youth within a …

This poem is a traditional ballad in the AABC rhyme scheme   O gust of wind blowing through this land Take a message, this letter from my hand Take it; carry it forth to my one true love The one who waits for my return at dusk   Rage if …