A few days ago, I got a bounty of freshly picked juicy lemons from my mother-in-law’s tree. With a good over 2 Kg. quantity that I received, I decided to pickle the limes two ways — a savoury-tart pickle and a sweet sour pickle.… Read more
I recently bought the Philips Airfryer. I have been weighing this decision for the past several months since it was launched. It is a tempting product to buy because let’s face it we love our fried food. We all drool over those pakodas, fries, nuggets, kachoris and samosas.… Read more
Tehari is a pulao kind of dish that used to be made on many lazy Sunday afternoons in my home. A one-pot meal, it is easy to cook and tasty too. And you know the most coveted part was the slightly burnt portion of tehari from the bottom that we siblings would fight over.… Read more
Rajma chawal or Rajma curry (kidneybeans curry) with steamed basmati rice is a childhood favourite. It is comfort food for me and just writing about it makes my mouth water. While Punjabi rajma masala is the most well known, we in UP cooked it pretty similarly and regularly.… Read more
I love making these creamy mango popsicles in summer. As we are blessed with a bounty of juicy, delicious mangoes in summer, popsicles are the perfect choice for both kids and adults. This is such a simple recipe that even a novice can make and it turns out perfect every single time.… Read more
I have loved Vaya Tyffyn from the time it was launched and have watched with interest as really interesting variants were launched since the original launch. You can read my review of Vaya Tyffyn 1000 ml. and Vaya Tyffyn 600 ml.… Read more
Chicken Curry is a sort of a Sunday ritual at my home. I make various varieties of chicken curry ranging from Chettinad chicken curry to Butter chicken, Methi Chicken curry to Kolhapur chicken curry, thai chicken curry to many more.… Read more
I love Fried Chicken. It is crispy, crunchy, spicy and so very delicious. But it is fried and must be had once in a while. I like it both at KFC and Burger King (the grilled variety as well) but I don’t like to eat chicken skin and mostly discard it.… Read more
I have been having soya chunks or soya nuggets curry since childhood. Soy is a rich source of protein and soya chunks or nuggets are a great way to incorporate protein in a vegetarian diet. It has a meaty texture and is pretty satisfying to eat.… Read more
Kosambari is a salad I fell in love with at first go. It is traditionally served at Karnataka festivals and wedding feasts. It is also made specially on Ram Navami as a prasad offering. But I love to have it as a snack, making large quantities of it.… Read more
Pickled Jalapenos are a favourite at home. I love them in sandwiches, wraps or just as a side to perk up any dull meal. Its tantalizing heat along with a sharp tartness and sweetness are a delight on the palate. Buying them from the supermarket is at least 5 times more expensive than making them at home.… Read more
Vegetable hakka noodles is a favourite at my home. It is spicy and loaded with crunchy, fresh veggies and it is a hit with kids. It can be had as it is or teamed with your favourite Chinese curry, which in our case, is more Indo-Chinese.… Read more
Raw jackfruit has been a favourite in my home since childhood. My mum used to make the yummiest kathal ka pulav that I love to prepare and a pickle too with it that I’ve not yet made. The challenge ususally is to get a good raw jackfruit that is not sweet but has mature seeds because the seeds here are really delicious and nutty in flavour.… Read more