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
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
Scrambled egg is made very often in my home. I think all of us who eat eggs have loved eating it at different points in our lives. It is a fulfilling breakfast, can serve as a light lunch or tiffin box when paired with parathas or rotis and can also be a dinner if you are not in a mood for slogging on the stove or having something elaborate.… Read more
I was inspired to come up with this recipe after having it at a restaurant. Juicy, sweet shrimp with sweet coconut and a spicy coating goes beautifully with a glass of beer or also with spicy Mexican rice that I had prepared with it.… Read more
This is a favourite dip at my home since the past few weeks. It is healthy, really delicious and can be made from start to finish in about 30 minutes. It is vegan and at my place when I make baingan ka bharta or roasted eggplant curried, I always roast a couple of eggplants and keep them aside to make this dip.… Read more
Weight training is daunting to most people especially women. Giving our dainty frames and forms, pumping iron just does not seem natural. But actually it is pretty natural once you give it a try. My last post about Why Women Must Lift Weights had many readers emailing me and asking for tips.… Read more
Dahi vada is a delightful street food. It is also regularly made in my home especially around festivals. I definitely make it for Holi and Diwali. It does not require much time to make but does need prior preparation. I generally make a large batch of vadas since I don’t really make fried stuff often.… Read more