Weeekend away! Nothing compares to a good old fashioned BBQ- with the tandoori twist. With the rains looming soon enough (hopefully!!), practice the art of barbeque-ing (is that even a word?) as the city gets lashed with downpours. A much healthier solution than that rainy pakoda/bhajia urge, and definitely more tasty!! While in Pune last […] Read more…
Mother’s Day Special- Cooking with Mom
Finally after weeks of intending to, Mum and me made time to make some almond rocks! I’ve grown up relishing her chocolate treat and now its time for me to learn. It wasn’t as good as hers, but close! Just cut the almond into lengthwise shreds (4 shreds an almond) or breath wise into 2-3 […] Read more…
Warm Tandoori Mushrooms with Spinach and Goats Cheese Salad
I LOVE tandoori food. Indian barbeques are exceptional. The marinades and the flavour of the charred paneer, broccoli, peppers and mushrooms are just unparalleled! Living in Mumbai, I unfortunately don’t have the luxury of having an outdoor barbeque. So I used this recipe for from the April 2011 Vogue, ‘The New Indian Kitchen’ write up […] Read more…
The Battle for the Yoghurt Cup
Inspired by my memories of luscious fruit flavours and crunchy granola towering over the thick batter-like yoghurt, I decided to make myself a little yoghurt treat box, to beat the heat this summer and to provide a good daily intake of calcium and fruit. The Kitchn had some great ideas on fruit-at the bottom cups, […] Read more…
Tuscan Salad
SS loves his Italian food and wine. French v. Italian wine is a source of constant debate in our household, or at any family dinner. A great alternative now is to head to the tip of the world- New Zealand. It solves all differences. Gorgeous Pinot Noirs and floral bouquets radiate from the Sauvignon Blancs. […] Read more…
In the Season for…..Mango
Excuses are useless. I have been on a (little over a) year long hiatus, and I can come up with the most non exhaustive defenses, but lets just cut to the chase. my apologies for being sheer-ly lazy. I’m back now, with the love of food to share. As summer settles in on the city, […] Read more…