Food is nourishment, and food is also love! When I was in hospital, our kitchen fires had to be rarely lit, all thanks to the love and kindness of friends whose continuous flow of food parcels kept my family going. Even after I came back from hospital, the […]

Slightly sweet and slightly hot, and with a little bite to them, this pear bhaji is ready in minutes and is a great way of using this beautiful fruit in a savoury dish. This recipe is vegetarian / vegan friendly too! The pears have come and the pears […]

Made these Baked mathri l spiced and herbed Indian snack a couple of days ago to satisfy the savoury snack cravings. They are crisp and full of flavour from the herbs and spices. Unlike the regular mathris which are deep fried, these are baked. So definitely a healthier […]

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 […]

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 […]

This recipe for Tilor Pitha l Assamese style glutinous rice wrappers with a sweet sesame filling is full of nostalgia. This is a traditional Assamese (from Assam, a state in North East India) delicacy especially prepared during the festival of Bihu. Bihu? Assam, a North Eastern state of […]

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 […]