Aloo pitika l Assamese style mashed potatoes is pure comfort food. Mix it with some boiled rice and dal and you are good to go! Pitika- The Assamese ( from Assam, a state in North East India) are very good with their pitikas (mash) and they are made […]

This Vegetable mung dal l One pot recipe is very popular in our household. It is easy to make, is healthy and can be easily adapted; so what’s not to like?! Dal is a dish that is consumed in plenty all over the Indian sun continent. From simple […]

We love aubergines and this Bengena pura pitika l Roasted and smoked aubergine mash is one of our favourite ways of enjoying this vegetable. Smoking the soft aubergine flesh gives it the most delightful flavour. Pura l Pitika- ‘Pura’ (smoked) and ‘Pitika’ (mash) are two very popular food […]

This whole wheat carrot and broccoli bread l two ways recipe is more than a decade old, yet still goes down a treat. It is filled with the goodness of healthy vegetables and flavoured with an assortment of spices. The yeast journey- There was a time, many years […]

This komola kheer l orange pudding was made to use up the glut of oranges lying on the kitchen counter. We were definitely a bit enthusiastic with the purchase; with the kids away at university, there were too many just for the two of us. So, some of […]

This phulka (roti /rooti) recipe l puffed Indian flatbread is one of the most commonly made Indian flatbreads in our home. A phulka is cooked partly over an iron skillet and partly over an open flame which helps it to puff up. Phulka? Roti? The phulka is also […]

Rahar dali l Arhar dal l Toor dal l Split pigeon peas is very much loved in our household. This recipe is easy to make, delicious, filling and nutritious at the same time. Rahar dali / split pigeon peas are a popular pulse all over India and is […]

These tomato and paneer paratha are full of flavour and are absolutely delicious. The spices blend well with the rest of the ingredients and add to the taste. And as everything is mixed into the dough, it makes them easier to rustle up! Paratha- Now let’s talk about […]

These eggless goats cheese and sun dried tomato mini muffins are a breeze to rustle up and taste great. They are perfect bite sized snacks. And one can practically make and enjoy them in half and hour or perhaps even less. Christmas and New year celebrations have long […]

Kordoi is a popular snack from Assam ( a state in North East India ). It has sweet and savoury versions and is usually made during Bihu, the major festival of Assam. The sweet versions are dunked in sugar syrup and the savoury version has variations. I made […]