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October 7, 2021

Dumdaar Dum Aaloo

Be it Alur Dum from Bengal, Kashmiri Dum Aaloo from Kashmir, or Punjabi Dum Aaloo (not exactly from Punjab but well-liked in north India), irrespective..

September 15, 2021

Mishti Doi

Call it superstition, tradition, or a mother’s blind love; having a spoonful of ‘dahi-cheeni’ before an exam, interview or auspicious occasion can turn the odds..

August 18, 2021

Kaju Katli

I feel Shaan-e-Diwali Kaju Katli has this unofficial power over the other mithais. It’s like she knows that she’s the prettiest girl in the class..

May 7, 2021

Blissful Baklava

We are in the last week of the holy month of Ramadan. The month which teaches us patience, kindness & gratefulness. Given the times we..

February 26, 2021

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

This is my go-to recipe when I want something fancy but still quick & easy I play an episode of Friends or Modern Family on..

February 3, 2021

Vegan Pulled Pork Tacos

Jackfruit is often touted as vegan meat. I’d say the texture is indeed quite meaty. As far as the taste goes, if we use the..

February 1, 2021

Classic French Onion Soup

I have been to Paris just once. For a weekend. And, I loved everything about it! Most importantly the food, followed by the most-romantic-city-in-the-world bit…

January 11, 2021

Terrific Taco Bowls

Nothing beats the feeling of experiment cooking done right and turning into an actual recipe! What say my foodie friends?!? In my quest of making..

January 4, 2021

Boss Bibimbap

Bibimbap- that’s such a cool, fun, tongue-twister kinda name for a dish! This funky Korean rice dish is usually made with eggs, meat but I..

December 20, 2020

Classic Hot Chocolate

All you need is loIf you’re an Indian city kid who grew up in the ’90s, then your first memories of hot chocolate would probably..

December 20, 2020

Chilli Noodle Dumpling Bowl

I’ve grown up eating street-side momos and chow mein. I shall not shy away from confessing that I like that taste better than authentic Chinese..

December 16, 2020

Gajar Halwa

Have you ever observed your parents, elders do something and then said to yourself, ‘‘Nah, I won’t ever do that” and then bammm!! Adulthood hits..

November 11, 2020

Shahi Phirni

Phirni is a rich, creamy dessert that comes together in just 30 minutes. The best part is that it gets made with the most basic..

November 1, 2020

Wonderful White Beans Hummus

I first tasted ‘hummus’ in Singapore, in 2008. It was a fun evening with friends, and we were chilling at an Arab bar. When my..

October 26, 2020

Warm Winter Dumplings

Jiaozi in China, Gyozas in Japan, and Momos in India- known by different names in Asia, a plate of warm dumplings always cheers me up!..

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