There’s something utterly comforting about the food we grew up with. Mas or fish is quintessential for any Assamese. The love for fish in Assam runs deep and the richness of the cuisine reflects it. I would gaze at the gorgeous view of the sun setting behind the Saraighat bridge, over the flowing river and the … Continue reading Dhania Bata Diya Mas( Fish in fresh coriander curry)
This is melt in mouth, soft and delicious burfi made with fresh grated coconut, saffron, khoya( evaporated milk solids), ghee( clarified butter), milk, cardamom powder and sugar ready in 30 minutes. When we talk about festivals, burfi become the quintessential sweets. I made these for this Ganesh Chaturthi, then repeated whenever I had to make a large batch … Continue reading Kesar Mawa Coconut Burfi
I hate the fact that I am back to blogging after a long gap. Vacation in India is never relaxing for me. With lots of travel to fulfill social commitments with family and friends, all my energy gets drained out and I am left with hardly any once I return to Bahrain after more than a month … Continue reading Rich Creamy Pistachio Phirni
Weekends are meant to relax, sleep, eat, clean, party, outings etc. Some times things do not workout as you plan. Every year I make loads of plan before coming to India during vacations but, with either kids falling ill or other unforeseen emergencies coming up oops! your plans take a back seat. It's 11am here … Continue reading Easy Chatpata Bhindi! Okara with sesame and peanut masala
This year I was not very excited about Holi, perhaps because of kids exams and being a mum I was quite occupied with helping them with their studies and nursing them as bothwere down with flue, until a few days ago when i saw the hoardings of Holi celebration to be held at quite a … Continue reading THANDAI Panacotta
Happy Celebration guys!!! Yes, why not celebrate any ordinary day or a weekend. Celebrate when you have friends casually coming home or even on relaxed afternoon with family. This is an apt recipe for such occasion of celebrating life. Such an easy recipe and superbly loaded with flavor. Now cooking whole fish this way, with … Continue reading GRILLED FISH with Mustard, Ginger-Garlic,Cilantro, Chili and Lime………,, Zero oil deliciousness!!
Take regular Dosa to a whole new level. Breakfast to me is the most important meal of the day and I don't mind taking efforts to prepare one. I even don't mind waking up half an hour early to have a good satisfied breakfast. Here's a healthier take on a classic dosa. I don't say traditional … Continue reading Healthy Quinoa Dosa with fresh fenugreek leaves and onions
I call it "Spiritual paneer baingan lazzeez". This story started 15 years ago in Pai Layout, Bangalore now Bengaluru. Biman and I started meeting each other on a regular basis. He invited me home for a Sunday lunch. I knew he used to cook his meal daily in those days but I had no clue how good … Continue reading PANEER BAINGAN LAZZEEZ ( No onion garlic cottage cheese and eggplant)
What's my favourite thing about Diwali? I love friends and relatives visiting home and exchanging good wishes , hugs and sweets. I love the sight of ladies with gorgeous sarees, impractical heels and painful toes, and the latest trend; flowing anarkali dresses. Oh! and not to forget about the menfolk and their bespoke kurtas wide enough to barely … Continue reading KAJU GULKAND ROLL
Burfi was in my mind for prasad this Diwali but not the ladoos. The previous night, I arranged all things needed right from Diwali special breakfast to sweets. All had to be made and kept ready well ahead to avoid the confusion early in my busy mornings with both girls going to school. Part of … Continue reading Atta ka Ladoo and festival