I came across this soup during our days in South East Asia. It’s common and popular in Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong. This is an easy light soup which is ideal for Summer months. What makes it interesting is its flavour combination of citrus and coconut. There are very few ingredients used...
I was remembering a dear friend of mine who hails from Maharashtra and on a whim decided to cook a Maharashtrian dish. The Sabudana Thalipeeth is a delightful flatbread that transforms humble tapioca pearls into something truly special. Crisp on the outside and soft within, I have blended the...
My son never liked Spinach and I guess that’s normal for most kids. However he loves waffles. So now you get the drift as to where the idea of a spinach waffle came from. Sometimes challenges trigger innovation and this is one such example. This is an original recipe. The waffle itself is not...
Kung Pao Chicken traces its origins to 19th-century Sichuan province of China. It is believed to be named after Ding Baozhen, a Qing dynasty governor whose official title “Gongbao” meant Palace Guardian. Legend has it that this quick stir-fried dish of diced chicken, chilies, and nuts was...
As they say sometimes in life ideas come from the strangest of circumstances. I tasted the pea soup for the first time in a hospital and loved it. I made a mental note to make this soup in my kitchen. So here I am now sharing my Pea Soup recipe and experience with all of you. The great thing...
The Khao Suey also called Khow Suey, is a creamy, aromatic Burmese curried noodle soup. It is a one pot one meal comfort food. This dish takes me back to my childhood and to a time when my mother had joined a cooking class hosted by Mrs Alim, a well know culinary expert in the Kolkata of the...