This a standard ingredient across Oriental cuisines. You are bound to come across the chili oil in Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants. This is basically a neutral oil infused with szechuan peppercorn, red chili flakes and other seasoning that adds a flavour blast and lifts everything it is...
There is a lot that can be done with the Lotus stem. When I was in Vietnam and Hong Kong, I have seen this vegetable included in the recipes of so many dishes. It adds taste and is healthy as well. So, when I came across these fresh and thick lotus stems at the super market, I was keen to…
It’s a strange name isn’t it and just in case you are wondering if this is some exotic foreign dish, let me tell you it certainly is not. Shukto is the start to any traditional Bengali meal. Irrespective of whether it’s a wedding or a baby shower or even the Saptami or Ashtami Pujo meals...
This bowl packs quite a punch and can be a healthy and nutritious kickstart to your day. The best time to make this dish is during the mango season when you can get your hands on fresh juicy mangoes. For the rest of the year one can use pureed canned mango as well. This is a vegan version of...
Stumbled upon this unique combination and decided to experiment with it. Was surprised and delighted with the result. This is a light dish that is filled with the goodness of fruit and can be served as dessert or as a healthy start to the day for Breakfast. Have lightly caramelized the Peaches...
Just to clarify this is not the western bread rolls I am talking about here. It’s a desi recipe with variations across the country. Depending on the shape some call it aloo bonda, others call it bread roll. It’s a common household recipe. Essentially this is a snack for late afternoon but...
