Rhubarb, almond and white chocolate cake

I harvested a bunch of rhubarb a couple of days ago. The plant was a gift from our next door neighbour and we have been enjoying it for a few years now. There is so much joy in cooking with home grown produce. And with the year’s first […]

Whole wheat lemon and coconut cake

All four of us are die hard chocoholics. But that does not mean that we do not enjoy other flavours too. Citrus flavours are quite dear to us and this whole wheat lemon and coconut cake fits the bill perfectly. It has a beautiful crumb, is full of […]

Tomato peas and paneer curry

I am a huge fan of paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Well, as a matter of fact, a four of us are. And this tomato peas and paneer curry is right up there among our family favourites. Healthy- I have always believed in the fact that most dishes can […]

Baked leek and sage chicken patties

I made these baked leek and sage chicken patties a while back to make burgers with these whole wheat chilli, garlic and herb rolls. The patties are full of flavours and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Delicious! All four of us literally went gaga over […]

Clove chocolate chip cookies

Clove? In cookies? Yes, you hard it right. As the name suggests, these clove chocolate chip cookies are infused with the warmth of cloves. I have always loved using spices in my bakes and this is no different. Crisp and delicious, this cookie recipe was created more than […]

Baked cumin – potato wedges

Today’s post is an ode to the humble potato and I am sharing the recipe for these baked cumin – potato wedges. Full of flavour, crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these wedges are a delight. Potatoes are very important in my kitchen…well, probably in […]

Muri ghonto l fish head with yellow lentils

The Assamese are great fish lovers. With the mighty river Brahmaputra flowing by, there is an abundant supply of a variety of riverine fish, both large and small. Therefore, they all have a prominent place in Assamese cuisine. Fish is cooked in a variety of ways; in simple […]

Cheese bites l Cheese cookies

These cheese bites l cheese cookies (eggless) come with a warning. ‘They can be very addictive’; there- don’t tell me later that I didn’t warn you! They are small crisp cookies that are packed full of flavour and you might not stop at just one. I created this […]

Whole wheat chilli, garlic and herb rolls

Nothing can beat the aroma of freshly baked bread. I recently made these whole wheat chilli, garlic and herb rolls for one of our meals. And we absolutely adored them. These soft, buttery rolls looked, smelt and tasted absolutely gorgeous and I can’t wait to share the recipe […]

Gur diya narikolor laru (Coconut balls with jaggery)

These Gur diya narikolor laru (coconut balls with jaggery) were made to celebrate Rongali Bihu, the Assamese festival that is celebrated to usher in the Assamese New Year. Fresh grated coconut is mixed with a jaggery syrup. The mixture is then cooked and rolled into balls. Bihu? Assam, […]