Aloo bilahi masor jool / Assamese style fish curry with potato and tomato

Unlike some curies that require more simmering time, this uncomplicated aloo bilahi masor jool / Assamese style fish curry with potato and tomato makes for a fast and hearty meal any day of the week. It is light with a slight hint of spices and comforting as most […]

Gur besan burfi

I recently made this gur besan burfi. Besan burfi is a very popular Indian sweet and is enjoyed specially during festive times such as Diwali; although it is readily available in Indian grocery shops throughout the year! It is usually made with besan ( gram flour), ghee (clarified […]

Pista badam peda

This pista badam peda (pistachhio-almond Indian sweet) is a healthy option for your sweet corner this Diwali. Or in fact for any other time when you crave something sweet. These three ingredient bite sized beauties are very easy to make, does not contain oodles of refined sugar and […]

Halloween themed cupcake toppers

These Halloween themed cupcake toppers were made a few years ago. They may look spooky, but are really delicious. So, if you can move past the severed fingers or gouged out bloodshot eyeballs or the ghosts that adorn the tops of the cupcakes, they are quite delicious underneath. […]

Oats and biscoff brownies

These oats and biscoff brownies were made a while ago and have been lying in my drafts. So, I guess it was high time I posted them! These brownies are moist and have a swirl of biscoff spread on top. The young lady, who is a biscoff fan, […]

Baked saffron yogurt

This baked saffron yogurt is one of the easiest recipes that you’ll ever make. It has just a few ingredients and is super easy to put together. And then, you just sit back and let the oven and the fridge do the rest of the work. And what […]

Dates, figs and nuts burfi (no added sugar)

The Indian festive season is in full swing and this means plenty of feasting on sweets and savouries. This dates, figs and nuts burfi (no added sugar) is a healthier option to enjoy during this time. Along with the dates and figs, it is loaded with an assortment […]

Whole wheat apple and cinnamon cake

This whole wheat apple and cinnamon cake is full of autumnal flavours. It has a slightly firm topping from the demerara sugar and the most delightfully soft crumb. It was bursting with the warm flavour of cinnamon and pieces of apples in each bite. Autumn has truly arrived […]

Chicken pulao

This chicken pulao is something that I save for special occasions. It is dressed up with an assortment of spices which turn this dish into an indulgent and delightful one pot meal. There are probably a zillion methods of preparing a pot of chicken pulao; and yes, this […]

Whole wheat mini banana pancakes

These whole wheat mini banana pancakes were rustled up earlier last month.The temperatures were much higher then and the bananas in the fruit bowl were ripening much faster than we could eat. I somehow missed posting about them on the blog earlier. But then, better late than never, […]