I am always on the lookout for interesting starters to serve my vegetarian guests. A few weeks back we had a evening party at our place where I had opted for the services of a caterer to do a few vegetarian dishes for me. I was blown away by the Malai Broccoli they made which was appreciated by...
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...
Ghugni is a curried dish made with dried white peas popular in the east of the country across West Bengal and Orissa. The Ghugni is versatile. It can be a snack or a part of a meal. It is also a popular street food. Unlike other street food, this is healthy and one can indulge without guilt. It...
This is an attempt to stop my frequent visits to Ditas Mehrauli, just to gorge on their heavenly addictive Truffle Mushroom Pâté. I decided to try making it at home. Can’t claim it to be as good, but hoping to be there soon. Happy that my Truffle Oil came of good use! Added caramelized...
I am very fond of having the corn cob particularly during the monsoons and in winter. We all grew up having different avatars of this nutritious vegetable, be it in the form of soups, salads, fritter, steamed or roasted and spiced with lime and masala. The latter has stayed with me right from...