Egg bhurji is a favourite comfort food. Having it with parathas or bread makes for a wholesome meal. But sometimes when you are in the mood for something slightly different, it is paneer bhurji that works so well. Yesterday, I made this in 10 minutes flat and packed it with parathas for the children’s lunchbox.… 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
Tomato Rice is my go-to recipe when I am feeling lazy to cook something. Earlier, I would screw my nose at the thought of eating rice for breakfast but living in the South has made me more amenable to it. This South Indian recipe of tomato rice is perfect for breakfast, in your children’s tiffin, lunch and to pack with you for train journeys or picnics.… Read more
Adai dosa or Adai is a protein rich crepe like a dosa that is made with lentils and rice. It is from Tamil cuisine. My mother-in-law’s sister aptly calls it Protein dosa. It is simpler than the dosa as it does not require fermentation.… Read more
A few weeks ago, I went to a local farmer’s market and got a few packets of millets like Barnyard millet and foxtail millet. Though I use sorghum (jowar), ragi (finger millets) and pearl millet (bajra) regularly, mostly I use them in powder form.… Read more
Besan Cheela or Chilla as it is also known has been cooked in my home since I was a tiny tot. I remember my maternal grandfather asking my mother to cook it every time she visited her home after marriage. It was a favourite of his.… Read more
Shakshuka is a recent favourite in my home and a regular fixture for breakfast during weekends. I am in love with this recipe which is a one pot meal when served with toasted bread. This is a North African-style recipe that is truly versatile and can be up or down-scaled to fit your choices.… Read more
Pancakes are a favourite with the kids at home and adults like me as well. 🙂 They are actually quite easy to rustle up if you have the ingredients at home. They get done very quickly too. And the best part is that this is a very versatile recipe.… Read more
Gobhi paratha has been a favourite of mine since childhood. There is something about the generous filling that is well cooked in ghee with crispy paratha dough that is the stuff that dreams are made of. Served with chutney or mango pickle and a bowl of curd with black salt and you have a satisfying meal.… Read more
Methi thepla or fenugreek paratha is a favourite of mine and is made regularly at home. When I was in my second year of MBA, I lived as a paying guest with a very affectionate Gujarati lady in Bombay who made some delectable food.… Read more