Amchi Amma Desserts Fruit HomeCooked Indian Mumbai Vegetarian

Pineapple Sheera

Hello there! How have you been? It’s been almost a year since I actually sat down to write anything on the blog! And, what a time to do it! We are currently in lockdown – an event none of us would have ever thought…

April 17, 2020

Amchi Amma Chitrapur Saraswat Cuisines HomeCooked Indian Quick-fixes Traditional Vegetarian

Doddak – Konkani Pancakes

My parents were typical ‘South Indians’ when it came to our daily breakfast – moreso my father. Of course, we had the odd scrambled or fried egg or omelette, and French Toast was always a treat – but most other times, it was some…

May 19, 2019

Amma HomeCooked Indian Seafood

Prawn Pulao

Growing up, I found my mum’s recipe book quite fascinating. It was a medium-sized, light brown, hardbound book with pages that had yellowed with the ages. Some pages had more character than the others with stains hinting at their popularity with our family! This…

March 16, 2019

Amchi Amma Chitrapur Saraswat HomeCooked

Lashne Chitni – Chilli, Garlic, Coconut Chutney

September 24th has been declared as #ChutneyDay – and I am stoked to find that a day has been dedicated to one of the most versatile condiments in Indian cuisine. Although I intended to make my favourite chutney – time was against me and I couldn’t.…

October 15, 2017

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Amma’s Stuffed Capsicums

As a child and even a teenager, I remember my parents hosting a lot of get-together parties with their friends. That was when my sister and I would be responsible for cleaning the house, setting up the upholstery, and helping mom in the kitchen.…

November 2, 2012