10 December 2014
Egg Biryani
How can I even begin to explain what a biryani means to India? The singular rice dish which gets the nation into a culinary and cultural frenzy. The debates (...)
21 August 2013
Chicken heart and gizzard fry
The memories associated with this dish run long and deep. This was always a family favourite and by family, I mean my dad, mom and siblings. My dad would (...)
24 October 2014
Bengali Chicken Chaap
It is a well-known fact that India has a highly varied culinary scene which means that a lifetime might not be enough to experience and understand all the (...)
9 June 2015
Uppu kari chettinad mutton fry
A conversation I had with my 6 year old last week….. Adi: Mama, I am watching a cooking show Me: Oh, that’s nice Adi; I am happy you are interested in cooking (...)
2 June 2015
Maccher korma bengali style fish curry with yoghurt and spices
All of us have preconceived notions when it comes to cooking and eating dishes from other cuisines, especially those which we are not very familiar with. For (...)
26 March 2015
Dhaba Style Kheema Masala
Any food enthusiast will tell you that the true way to enjoy the gastronomic flavours of a country is to eat their street food. It’s the same with Indian food (...)
3 April 2015
Goan Fish Biryani
Easter holidays are here and all of us are in the mood for some fun time with family and friends. And celebrations always mean great food! Whether you are (...)
23 February 2015
Chicken chettinad pepper masala
The cookbook industry is growing at an exponential rate but truth be told, there are very few cookbooks that excite me, let alone make it a part of my (...)
22 May 2015
Kottayam Fish Curry
The international or global reach of food happened in the last 2 decades and today, most of us want to cook and enjoy all kinds of cuisines – Middle Eastern, (...)
19 June 2015
Kidspot voices of 2015 experience and bengali fish croquettes recipe
If you happen to follow me on any of the social media channels, you would have definitely come across my winning tryst with Voices of 2015 and the amazing (...)
16 May 2014
Indian sausage curry and tribute to my mom
Often people ask me the question, ‘who is your biggest inspiration to cook?’ And I have always answered blindly – my mom. The truth is that I have never really (...)
15 September 2014
Tuna Fusilli
The excessive use of technology in today’s world especially in our children’s lives….there has been much debate about this topic already. Apart from the (...)
4 June 2014
Tomato curry kerala style
Winter has officially arrived! Though I am not too fond of the cold, wet climate, I like winters because it gives me the perfect ruse to be lazy and slouchy. I (...)
29 August 2013
Goan prawn curry with steamed white rice
There are a few Indian dishes that have gained global popularity and the Goan prawn curry is one of these. The creamy velvety texture of the mildly spiced (...)
29 December 2014
Paneer tawa masala indian cottage cheese curry with spices and aromatics
This is going to be my last post for 2014. Oh! What a year it has been….personally and professionally. A lot of ups and downs, good and bad……every bit a (...)
2 February 2015
Malai kebab minced chicken patties in spices and cream
When the head’s gone blank and you have no clue how to start a conversation, you talk about the weather. And that’s what I am going to do….. Summer is almost (...)
13 September 2013
Soba Noodles with Salmon and Snow Peas
I hardly know much about Japanese cuisine or flavours. Apart from a few famous dishes/terms like sushi, sashimi, tempura (none of which I have tasted to date), (...)
2 September 2014
Stir-fried chicken with lime leaves and garlic
Asian stir fries are really simple to prepare, quick and perfect for weekday dinners. Most people tend to overload stir fries with many ingredients which (...)
11 June 2014
Goan yellow pigeon pea stew with coconut and black kokum
Goa – the most ‘tourisity’ place in India. Even I have visited Goa, as a tourist, and somehow the experience has not been the best for me. I liked the place, (...)
4 April 2014
Traditional arabic cooking miriam al hashimi
A cookbook review and this time, it is a cuisine that’s always held a soft spot for me – Arabic cooking. Even though I am an Indian by birth, I spent a rather (...)
21 October 2014
Baby taro in spicy yoghurt curry
Food spells memories, for all of us. But there are some dishes, the very thought of which opens an overwhelming floodgate of memories. This dish does that to (...)
4 November 2015
East Indian Fish Fry
Just back after enjoying our first holiday in three years. The past three years had been difficult; finding jobs, settling down etc…that we could hardly take (...)
5 July 2018
Banana bread with vegemite and almond flakes
A delicious banana bread incorporated with vegemite and almond flakes
11 August 2015
'GunPowder' Prawns
Only for a South Indian can ‘gunpowder’ mean something delicious! Gunpowder is a fiery spice blend that often graces the breakfast tables of many South Indian (...)
9 November 2013
Achari jhinga spicy pickled prawns
I have had this recipe for ages in my recipe diary (which is currently overflowing!) and has always been my go to prawn dish especially when I have guests (...)
