Recipes

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 …

This recipe won me a gold in a culinary competition organized by ‘The Chef’s Table studio’ Dum Pukht cooking is an ancient practice that is commonly associated with Mughlai cuisine. Many people believe that it finds its roots in ancient Persian cuisine. In India, this cuisine is more common in …

Daal or pulses are a staple on the Indian table at mealtimes. For vegetarians they are one of the main sources of proteins. However, this recipe is one that is packed with not just protein but also iron as it incorporates spinach. It is a great way to feed greens …

There is a decadence to chocolate desserts that is unmatched by any other. At least my teenage daughter thinks so. According to her, a dessert is not a dessert unless it has chocolate in it, the darker the better.

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 …