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.
Tender mutton pieces with fall of bones cooked with a perfect blend of aromatic spices in a delicious curry and served with steaming bowl of white rice. Now that's what I call the ultimate comfort meal. Yes, you guessed it right! It is a quick and easy to prepare mutton recipe. We grew up relishing … Continue reading Mutton Khada Masala
Paneer seems to be a universal favourite amongst most of the vegetarians. So often simplicity is so gorgeous. I love simple recipes with minimal ingredients and fewer steps to follow. Paneer with mustard coconut and yogurt is o e of them. You must have noticed, most of the recipes on my blog are simple, easy … Continue reading Paneer with Mustard Coconut and Yogurt
Hope is a type of fuel for life, an amazing thing indeed! Working on a definite plan, fueled with hope goes a long way ahead, just like food. Life turns to be messy, and sometimes, a complete shit show. I often question myself and then I am reminded that everything presented to me is a … Continue reading BURGHUL CHICKPEAS BUN with caramelized onions
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
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
LIGHT VEGGIE MEDITERRANEAN PASTA If given a choice of pasta with meat or veggie, I would prefer a veggie one. I am not a big fan of saucy pasta, but this kind of light pasta delights me more. This zucchini, mushroom fettuccini pasta is a very simple, tossed with fresh veggies, herbs, lemon, lemon … Continue reading VEGGIE MEDITERRANEAN PASTA
TRADITIONAL CHICKEN CURRY “I am tired mummy!”, “I wana eat some rice, chicken and yogurt, please….”. This is one regular dialogue of Ayona (Annie) as soon as she gets down from her school bus. And my regular dialogue is “sure darling!” She is just 4…. A naughty, bubbly and a very demanding girl with full … Continue reading Traditional Chicken Curry
BOROR BILAHI TENGA – A DELICACY OF ASSAM A Tomato based light curry with lentil dumplings. Assamese cuisine is characterized by two main dishes, “khar”- an alkali dish and “Tenga”- a sour dish. Khar is served at the beginning of a meal and ends with Tenga, in a very traditional Assamese meal. Assamese cuisine is flavorful … Continue reading BOROR BILAHI TENGA
ROU MAAS PALENG JOL (Labeo Rohita aka Rohu- a fresh water fish from Carp family, spinach based curry) Fish and Rice is a staple food of Assamese people. Use of fresh herbs and vegetables with fish and meat is very significant in Assamese cuisine. Since childhood I’ve seen Deuta(my father) and Ata / Koka(grandfather) bringing … Continue reading