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
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
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)
Happy morning folks!! Breakfast is a serious affair in my home. No one leaves home without a good breakkie. It isn't about an attempt to get fit, rather it is an on going process or could be better said as a healthy habit. No but really, this is so easy to prepare and gets ready … Continue reading Kale Tomato Breakfast Muffins
Your hunt for Tandoori chicken is over! You need not have to go anywhere out to have tandoori chicken. This is the most indulgent, lip-smacking and delicious restaurant style Tandoori chicken preparation that you can make at home. Eventually it has become my family's favorite. I always associate TANDOORI chicken to Bangalore, my college days. … Continue reading Oven Baked Easy TANDOORI CHICKEN
Mom: Are you ready for your class Daughter: Mummy, I am not feeling good. I don't feel like going anywhere. MOM: You can't miss your class. Moreover, you don't look sick! Daughter: Please mom...please! Mom: I don't want to hear any kind of excuse. TEENAGE DEPRESSION AN EMOTIONAL SICKNESS They are dramatic, irrational and they … Continue reading ALL YOU NEED IS A HUG WITH LOVE
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
It's really great every time to be back to my regular routine. Except for waking up to the angry, hot, rising desert summer sun, rest seems to be perfect. With countless places to choose from in Europe, we highlighted five countries this year, which have history, culture and beauty in abundance. Czech Republic, rather Prague … Continue reading AVOCADO EGG BREAKFAST WRAP
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
I was 20 then, quite addicted to the TV channel Discovery Travel and Living. I virtually explored different countries, culture, and cuisine through this channel. With a desire to visit the places shown in the show and dreaming about traveling the world, my first virtual experience of the place Morocco was through Discovery Travel and … Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Tajine with Dates and Dry Fruits