Rice is such a versatile grain and almost every country has its own version of rice recipe and happens to be one popular comfort food round the world. For example, Pulao in India, Paella in Spain, Pilaf in Middle East, Risotto in Italy, the US has BBQ and Uzbekistan has Plov. Whether you call it, … Continue reading Simple Middle Eastern Black Eye Beans Pilaf
Nothing is inexhaustible. But, nothing seems more so than time. No matter how efficient you get, time always manages to slip through. In the current situation, when everyone is locked up home, it seemed at last we have it in abundance. Alas, nothing can be further from truth. Husband and both daugthers are working / … Continue reading 10 minutes 6 ingredients Avocado Chickpeas Breakfast Toast
Don't know, how I managed to stay put at home for two whole weeks without setting a foot out of the main door.For a person like me, who is usually on her toes the whole day, managing myriads of things, be it working out or taking care of kids, work, home, socializing, cooking, cleaning till … Continue reading Persian style Beans Soya Herb Stew with roasted garlic.
During our self isolation period, Biman has taken over my kitchen for next few days. I said that I will give directions without being beside him, and assured him that in these few days he would master a few easy basic and even gourmet style recipes. Home cooked meals are always the best meals ever. … Continue reading Dalia Upma or Broken wheat Upma
A simple, exotic, fragrant midweek meal, for iftar or any party appetizer, 30 minutes, start to finish. Sounds so interesting isn't it! Today trying to be a little different in presenting delicious vegetarian kebabs . Quite often I get lots of requests on my blog for vegetarian versions of quick meals. So, here's for you … Continue reading BADAMI VEG SEEKH KEBAB Almond and Chickpeas Veg Seekh Kebabs
Istanbul can be addictive, and I am addicted to its infinite dining options and regional foodstuffs. Delicious, fresh, vibrant, bold, hip, yet subtle. Beneath the shadow of Istanbul's Galata Bridge, one of the lively areas with a hustle all around, I could see many local taverns serving fresh fish and salads. Exploring the local taste … Continue reading Imam Bayildi
Hello peeps! Thank god it’s almost weekend. Have you come across people being judgemental about you and others? They seem to be present everywhere, so irritating, ughh! Whenever I speak to both of my sisters-in-law, apart from talking about everything under the sun, we also end up talking about such irritating people and … Continue reading How to make Dhaba style LASOONI MOONG DAL TADKA( Cooked yellow lentil tempered with burnt garlic and herbs
Simple pleasures are really hard to explain. For me, even a cup of kadak chai sipping by the roadside, walking a long way without any fixed destination, or even a typical Assamese simple meal of dal, rice mashed potato and a piece of fish fry, would give me immense pleasure. Such pleasures derived from … Continue reading Sweet Potato Mash with Mustard Sauce
Hola! A Throwback to the days of spending last Christmas and new year in Spain, enjoying the Spanish fiesta. Exactly during this time of the year, I was busy preparing and planning for a holiday, a Spanish holiday!! Sometimes though, it can be daunting when faced with the prospect of a two-week family holiday with … Continue reading EASY VEGGIE SPANISH RICE
Happy morning to everyone!! How important is breakfast to you all? Well... well well, this is the only meal I long for my soul satisfaction. A good heart satisfying breakfast keeps me moving on for the whole day without any grumpiness. And, I would take all efforts to make one fitting into my busy mornings. … Continue reading Breakfast Eggs on the Bed of Chickpeas & Eggplant