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
I regularly make stuffed parathas at home. They are a favourite weekend breakfast. Served with curd and pickle, they provide a balanced start to a day. Mooli paratha or the one made with radish stuffing is a bit tricky to get right.… Read more
Sabudana khichdi was made at my home by mum when she was fasting during the navratras. While none of us fasted, we eagerly looked forward to the vrat or diet fare which was innovative and quite delicious. So whether it was singhade ke aate ki pooris, fried aloo chips with sendha namak or sabudana khichdi, it was all very delicious.… Read more
Khaman Dhokla is a favourite snack/breakfast dish of mine. It is a Gujarati dish. I have a deep influence of Gujarat and Gujarati food in my life. Some of my best friends back in my MBA days were Gujarati. I stayed as a paying guest at a Gujarati lady’s house who cooked some lovely delicacies of the region for me.… Read more
For some reason, I have never liked rava upma that is made in most homes. I find it insipid and very greasy. As a matter of fact, upma was never made as breakfast in my home. None of us liked it.… Read more
Khara Pongal or savoury Pongal is another form of moong dal khichdi that we have in the North. In my home, this khichdi was normally consumed when someone was unwell, especially for indigestion. But, there is also something warm, loving and comforting about khichdi redolent with a ghee and cumin tadka for me.… Read more
Poha is a favorite breakfast and snack in many parts of India. I had it for the first time when I came to live in Mumbai and immediately fell in love with it. It is really tasty especially with peanuts and potatoes and now with peas.… Read more