Author page: Reetika Mitra

Mainstays

Air Fried Masala Fish

The fish fry is a popular snack and main meal side in many parts of India. If you are a non-vegetarian, I am sure you would have had some version of this dish like the Goan fish fry or the Kerala masala fish fry or the Chettinadu style fish fry of Tamil Nadu. What if you could make this at…

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Startup Ideas

Sweet And Sour Mango Salad

I have noticed that any mango salad generally has either the raw mango or it’s riper version but never both together. So, I decided to try and create this Mango Tango salad with both versions in it. This is a summer dish and for the mango season. Once laid out the salad looks bright and...

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Sweet Nothings

Muskmelon Mastani

The Mango Mastani is quite a popular summer drink. It is a kind of desi milkshake. Originally from Pune, it is now available in many parts of India. This is a tasty, hydrating beverage refreshment for the summer months. I wanted to use the same concept but experiment with a different fruit...

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Mainstays

Grilled Fish in Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce

This dish takes me back to my childhood. As far as I can remember, I had this first at one of the clubs in Kolkata, during my growing up years. Later I remember having the grilled fish in the Sky Room on Park street. What endeared me to the dish at that time was the lack of bones and its…

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Sweet Nothings

Mango Coconut Ice Cream

This is an excellent choice of dessert for the long sweltering summer months in India. I wanted to first make a mango ice-cream at home. Later I decided to add the coconut as a medley choice to make it interesting. The first thing that will amaze you once the dessert is ready, is its visual...

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Startup Ideas

Air Fried Cheesy Chicken Tikka

This a very popular snack for parties as starters and particularly with Kids. You cannot go wrong with a combination of chicken and cheese. Normally tikkas at home are cooked in an oven or in a stove over a flame. I thought of using the air fryer as it makes for a guiltfree snacking experience...

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