Monochrome has recently ignited my interest. I can’t put my finger on why it has, but it has. And such a phenomenon is surprising for me, as I love colour, colour pop, colour burst, and well, colour. Not to insinuate that black or white are not colours, of course they are, but my palate is […] Read more…
Spinach Salad with Avocado + Mango, in a Ginger Lime Dressing
It is almost surreal to be back at work, sitting in my trusty armchair, clicking away on my keyboard. The last month has been hectic-ness personified. But in these few weeks away, I have had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people, and more pertinently, eat some fantastic food. So happy to be home. Despite […] Read more…
Baby Radish Salad with Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes and Mustard Micro-greens
As I mentioned earlier, I rambled through the main vegetable market last week. This journey inspired me to use the freshest and most robust ingredients to re-create my version of the tomato salad we ate at the Pot Luck Club, which was most spectacular in terms of the burst of flavour and bold use of […] Read more…
Quick Fix: Roast Pumpkin Soup
When people think about pumpkin, there is a common misconception that anything it produces is either sweet or heavy, maybe even both! In fact, pumpkin in a great source of potassium, healthy carbohydrates, as well as Vitamin A. And it also manages to make this Mumbai winter a little yummier 🙂 I’ve seen Donna Hay […] Read more…
Avocado Tartine with Cucumber and Sesame Seeds
One morning while browsing through the book store, I came across this inviting cover White Truffles in Winter and quite understandably, it was impossible to just continue aimlessly shuffling through covers when something this appealing is staring you smack in the face. I’ve never read an entire book about any chef- I’ve read countless pieces […] Read more…
Vietnamese Ricepaper Rolls
Traditionally Vietnamese Goi Cuon  are made using seafood or pork, but these vegetarian ones are gaining great popularity world over, specially as the summer months approach. These are time-consuming, but worth it, so enlist some help while assembling these little babies. You won’t regret it. Adapted from Easy Vegetarian, makes 12. Ingredients:                   1.           12 […] Read more…