I developed the recipe for these chilli-paprika French macarons more than a decade ago and have managed to salvage the recipe from my notebook. The hint of chilli in these macarons are perfect for those who prefer a little less sweetness in these dainty treats. Love – hate […]

These aloo-methi-cream cheese parathas (potato, fenugreek and cream cheese parathas) are truly delicious and one of our favourites. Boiled and mashed potatoes, fenugreek leaves and cream cheese are added to the dough to flavour it. We love parathas, one of the most popular flatbreads from the Indian sub […]

This jola – mitha cranberry chutney l Assamese style hot and sweet cranberry chutney is exactly what it says; hot and sweet! Spoon a little into your mouth and you are greeted by the initial sweetness and very slight tang followed by a kick of heat at the […]

This aloo – phulkobi masor jool l Assamese potato and cauliflower fish curry is a very popular fish curry in Assam ( a state in North East India). Cauliflower florets and potato pieces are lovingly cooked in spices. Liquid is added to make a light soupy curry (jool). […]

These pistachio and chocolate pinwheel cookies are a delight. They are mildly sweet and wonderfully crumbly. These cookies very indeed very good, yes, the kind of end product that makes the baker in me jump with joy. Not loaded with butter and sugar, but mildly sweet and wonderfully […]

This gingerbread house l design inspiration brings back so many beautiful memories. The design for the house was inspired by one of mine and the kids favourite fairy tales, and we had so much fun putting it together. The kids also managed to weave a story around it! […]

This stir fried kale sesame and garlic kale is a quick and easy way to add some greens to your meal. In this post, I will also share some tips on how to prepare kale for cooking. It is now our new best friend. Kale is a tough […]

This mushroom, vegetable and cheese tart is easy to make and is loaded with good things. It is very adaptable too and you can use your own combination of vegetables according to your preference. I created this recipe years ago; in fact, it is another one of those […]

These nutella and dark chocolate truffles are a chocoholic’s delight! Not only are they easy to make, they look quite professional too! And of course, they taste great! Have I piqued your interest enough? Then, do read on! How the time has flown! The recipe for these truffles […]

Somehow, this time of the year in the UK also reminds me of poka mithoi l Assamese spiced rice flour balls (laru /laddu). These laddus are made with rice flour, jaggery and a blend of warm spices, predominantly peppercorn. Nostalgia- There are no visible or invisible similarities between […]