I mentioned in my last post, how exciting, the festivals are, but, was unaware of the importance of each, when I was young. After the uruka feast which usually ends late at night, I used to dread the thought of having to wake up early next morning. But, no matter how hard I tried to … Continue reading Ricotta Cheese Cashew Coconut Patisapta Pitha( Indian Pancake with Ricotta Cheese, Coconut and Cashews)
"Bihu Axomor jatiya utsov. Bihu tineeta...etc. etc." This is how we used to start when tasked to write an essay on Bihu during our school days. Since I grew up in Guwahati, the capital city of Assam, though read and wrote essays on Bihu, could hardly relate to the traditional celebrations of rural areas. As … Continue reading Chicken Roast with Black Sesame Chutney (Til Bata Roasted Chicken)
Apple in a rich creamy pudding loaded with nuts and spices. Doesn't it sound delicious! 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of time is all you need for this delicious dessert. It's been raining cats and dog since morning, and I had a mean craving for something nice and warm. This warm comforting easy to make … Continue reading Apple Pudding ( Apple Kheer)
Listening to the everfresh, energetic Mahalaya chantings; laced with devotion upto the brim, is an awe-inspiring experience. Three days back, in the early morning hours, we were doing just that. Onset of Mahalaya, the powerful chantings to go with in the background; and we happily slipped into reminiscing the pleasant memories of last year's Durga … Continue reading Quick and Easy Gur Sondesh (Gur Sandesh) in just 3 steps
Gur Payox or Rice kheer made with date palm jaggery. This is a traditional rice pudding or a dessert or sweet dish whatever you may call it made with joha rice( a small fragrant variety of rice) with milk and date palm jaggery, prepared in almost every Indian homes. In Assam, we make it with … Continue reading Gur Payox (Gur Kheer/ Gur Payesh/ Rice Pudding with Date Palm Jaggery)
We have one or the other festival the entire year round, but, later part of the year seems especially packed. And the grand beginning to that power packed schedule happens with Ganesh Chaturthi and for this years it falls on 13th September, which is as close as tomorrow. Oh my God! It is almost upon … Continue reading Date Walnut Modak
To me, the word ‘authentic’ means barely anything when it comes to food, and I am sure you would agree with me. Recipes change as they move from person to person and places. Recipes evolve, from one recipe to another. I am happiest and never stressed out when I am in my kitchen all alone. It’s … Continue reading Carrot Halwa Spring Roll
This recipe is so perfect to serve to your guest because you hardly spend any time in the kitchen. It takes barely 5 minutes and once it’s in the oven your hands and kitchen is free for other things and enjoying time with your friends. Last week, it was nice to get connected with … Continue reading Crispy Zatar Sumac Baked Salmon
Happy Sunday friends! Past couple of weeks felt like as if I had been on an Italian holiday. Really, I mean it! As I went on winning the rounds in the MASTER CHEF ITALIAN contest, the more I explored and cooked various recipes from different regions of Italy in preparation for the tougher round. Cheese and … Continue reading Nawabi Chicken
Greetings !!! Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year Nothing succeeds like success, or so the saying goes. Couldn't agree more with whoever said that timeless line. However insignificant my achievement may seem to others, I am going to be expressive about it, quite unabashedly at that. So, here I … Continue reading Winning with My CHAI PANNA COTTA