Recipes

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 confess I have a sweet tooth. But, my taste is more inclined towards traditional Indian sweets. And, in that too the favourite are Gulab Jamuns. Although, the traditional method to prepare these orbs of ambrosia (don’t laugh, that is what they are) is by using mawa (the residue collected …

We North Indians love our paneer (cottage cheese). We literally put it in everything – curries, pulav’s, cutlets, etc…the list is endless. Let’s agree…paneer is delicious. However, when you add this delectable homemade cheese to a gravy of cashew and tomatoes, it attains a flavour that is unmatched. Add a …

being a North Indian, there are times when my soul craves some lip-smacking ‘Dhaba’ food. A Dhaba is a road side food stall that are found by the sides of most major highways in India. Most of them cater authentic and flavorful cuisine. However, the dhaba’s in North India, I …

Daal bukhara is a traditional North Indian dish made with pulses. Although, its Punjabi cousin ‘Maa ki Daal’ or ‘Daal makhani’ has gained more popularity over the years, I prefer this gentler version of the dish. It uses less ingredients and is more flavourful than its robust cousin. Its full …

I spent the first 5-6 years of my life in South India. My father was in the defence services, so we moved around a lot. But, the formative years were spent in South India. No wonder, I love south Indian cuisine so much. I mean, that was literally my first …

There are some days when the heat, the humidity is so unbearable that we balk at the thought of food. Even though hunger gnaws at our innards, we shirk away from the thought of putting a morsel in. At such times, I fall back on a simple fruity salad recipe. …

There is something so quaint about Sunday brunches…right? They bring the family together and well they also bring loads of yummy food to the table. However, in times of these Corona induced lock downs, the produce that usually goes into my Sunday brunches is reduced. Oh, it is tricking in, …