Mainstays

Mainstays

Nasi Goreng

Most of us have tried the Nasi Goreng at some point in time either in India or on a trip to South East Asia. The good news is that you can bring it home and cook it without much ado in your kitchen. There are two essential ingredients i.e. the Sweet Soy sauce (Kecap Manis) and Shrimp paste...

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Chicken Rezala

When we talk about the Rezala my minds saunters back to Kolkata. Who can forget the delectable Mutton and Chicken Rezala of Amenia and Sabir. A trip to Chandni Chowk was not complete without Naan and Rezala at Sabir. This is a Mughlai preparation with chicken in a white delicately flavoured...

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Vegetable Korma

This is a rather straightforward homely and tasty vegetarian dish. So if you are tired of the non-vegetarian fare or wanted to try a veg curry with a difference then the Vegetable Korma is a good option. The Korma which is also called Kurma in certain parts of the country, is a mixed vegetable...

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Kala Chana or Black Chickpea Curry

This is a homestyle traditional Punjabi dish. It’s heathy, tasty and easy to cook. Quite popular and versatile, it can be served for lunch or dinner with rice or Indian bread. The Kala Chana (Black Chickpea) is an ideal protein supplement for vegetarians being high in fiber and plant protein...

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Egg Varuval

The three years spent in Chennai was a gastronomic adventure for the family. From the traditional fare of the Saravana and Vasantha Bhavans to the enchanting Murugan Idlis. This was all vegetarian fare. Our non-vegetarian expedition started with the quintessentially southern Karaikudi...

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Turkish Pide

I never had any idea there could be any other Pizza than the ones made in the western world in Italy and the US and other western countries. I was pleasantly surprised therefore to come across the delicious Turkish Pide on our vacation trip to Turkey. One first glance they look different. The...

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