You know one of those days when you wake up on a weekend and just want to have something comforting, quick to make and absolutely delicious for brunch? Today was one such day. Am down with a cold, and I needed something spicy to…
If you have been following me on Instagram you would know that I cook a lot of dishes from my native community - Chitrapur Saraswat Brahmin. And, you must also know that I am married to the love of my life :D who is…
What do you do when a couple of friends plan to come over at the last minute, and you have no clue what to feed them to keep them occupied while you think of a more elaborate menu? Offer them chips, or fries, or…
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Dahi Vada – Black Gram Dumplings w/ Sweet Yoghurt & Sweet n’ Spicy Chutneys
I’ve been trying to go gluten-free (and refined sugar-free – but that’s a story for another time) for some time now. And, no it’s not to keep up with the Joneses; it’s more about eating what suits my body. And, I found out that…
I love Bhindi - or Okra or Ladies Finger, as it is called otherwise. This green vegetable has plenty of health benefits and has a sweetness to it that is complemented well by our Indian spices. However, a lot of people dislike Ladies Finger…
Cooking is a life skill - no it is not the relegated duty of the lady of the house. It is my belief that everyone should know the basics of cooking - irrespective of gender - if they want to eat healthy, good food.…
I have this thing with vegetable peelers. I don’t like them. They are the fiddliest contraptions and serve no real purpose for me. I am not the kind of person who peels every fruit and vegetable in sight. I love keeping the skin on,…
Happy New Year! We are 23 days into 2016, and I am finally writing my first post for the year. So, I don't normally make resolutions - because I know how incapable I am of keeping them. But, this year, I have vowed to…
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Did you read my post on the Amchi Radish Raita that my Amma had made for me during a school picnic once as part of the Chitrapur Saraswat series? I had written that for the extremely interesting India Food Network, which has been doling…
When I have breakfast, I love to have one that is fulfilling and wholesome and, of course, delicious! Pancakes and French toast are my favourite to-go breakfast options. So, today, I made some delicious Whole Wheat and Oatmeal topped with local raspberries from my…
Hope you have had fun with the Saung recipe! Its the most warming thing in winters - you cant go wrong potatoes and the thick gravy that accompanies it! This post is about the talasani. Saraswat cuisine - like mentioned earlier - is mainly…