Recipe: Soya Pulao

Ingredients: salt to taste 1/2 cup soya mini chunks 3 tbsp garam masala 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp jaggery … More

Recipe: Chili Cheese Poppers

This dish is so simple and easy, yet insanely tasty …especially if you like dishes that are cheesy! Bhavnagri chilies … More

Recipe: Banana Pancakes/ Banana Fritters

Bananas are easily available everywhere here. It’s the cheapest of all the fruits, just 3 bucks for one, loaded with … More

Recipe: Prawn and Radish in Coconut Milk Curry

This dish can be made with prawns(shrimp) or red meat like mutton(lamb). It’s a traditional East Indian dish called ‘lonvas’. … More

Recipe: Methi Malai Matar

I love Mughlai and North Indian gravies. I make them very often. And I go all the way cooking with … More

Sitaphal Basundi

Custard apples{sitaphal in Hindi} are my absolute favourite. They’re so good on their own. And sitaphal basundi or sitaphal kulfi … More

My Grub Habits

Most people don’t know what I like Because I never refuse to take a bite Whatever is placed before me … More

Dear Mango

Why do you have to go? My dear sweet mango! You are my king. Your praises I’ll forever sing. There … More

Recipe : Prawn Cutlets

Ingredients: 1/2 cup prawns 2 medium onions, finely chopped 6 green chilies, finely chopped 5-6 cloves of garlic 1/2″ ginger … More

Recipe : Easy East Indian Crab Curry

Method: Crush an entire pod of fresh garlic and sauté in oil for a few seconds. Add 2 slit green … More

Recipe : Cabbage and Beet Sabzi

By now you must know, I love flirting with flavours. I’m all for overlapping of flavours and cuisines. I had … More

Recipe : Baingan Ka Bharta

This is one of those dishes that requires a lot of time and patience. Mehnatwaali dish hain! There are a … More

Recipe : Spicy Soya Bites

I’ve been experimenting with soya off late. And I treat it like meat, well …almost! But, meat is succulent and … More

Recipe : Dhaniya-Pyaazwali Murgh

So, I have a tiny freezer and it’s kinda overstuffed. I had 2 packets of bone-in curry cut chicken in … More

Recipe : Mutton Tope (Spicy East Indian Poha)

This is a very traditional East Indian dish. It is usually prepared on the next day after a wedding. Of … More

Recipe : Banana Wheat Bites

Bananas are easily available everywhere here. It’s the cheapest of all the fruits for just 3 bucks a piece, loaded … More

Recipe : Mixed Vegetables in Coconut Milk Curry

I’ve been experimenting a lot with vegetarian food off late. Normally, I’d make this dish with prawns(shrimp) or a red … More

Recipe : French Beans aur Aloo ki Sabzi

I live in a society that is predominantly strictly vegetarian. In fact many of them consume only ‘satvik’ food, which … More

Recipe : Extra Crispy Spicy Fried Fish

This is such an easy recipe. I won’t be giving you a big list of ingredients to grind and make … More

Recipe : Stir Fried Carrots and Bell Peppers

Cooking does not have to be complicated. It doesn’t always have to be a balancing act with a medley of … More

Recipe : Moghlai style Chana Masala

If you’ve been following my recipes, by now you must know I cook in accordance with my pantry stock. Nothing … More

Eat to live

Eat to live; do not live to eat. I’m not talking about a preference like rice or wheat. Of course, … More

Recipe : Dahiwala Murgh Mughlai

If you’ve been following my recipes, you know by now, I cook as per my perishable inventory list because I … More

A must-sample when you visit Berlin : Berlina Weisse

Berlin has got to be one of the most amazing places I have ever visited in my life. The place … More

Recipe : Idli and Dosa Batter

I have lived in Tamil Nadu for over 11 long years. Every South Indian home is always equipped with dosa … More

Recipe : Pan Fried Okra

I had a hankering to eat something fried and crispy. I have been refraining from meat and I had a … More

Recipe : Spicy Masala Khichdi

This is the second time in my entire life I ate khichdi and the first time I cooked this dish … More

Recipe : Bitter Gourd

Take 2 bitter gourds. Slit halfway lengthwise. Deseed. Boil salted water. Once it begins to boil, add the halved gourds. … More

Recipe : Soya Chili Dry

About a dozen years ago, I purchased a packet of soya chunks and attempted to cook it in an extremely … More

The Cookie Monster

Somebody help me. Please set me free. I’m addicted to… cookies, that’s true. I have too many favourites. And can … More

Recipe : Cracked Wheat and Spinach Pulao

Cracked wheat is such a healthy cereal to include in your meal plans. But not many people are familiar with … More

Recipe : Ruelha’s Special Beetroot Fried Rice

Well, I’m unique 😉 so I tend to do things differently too. I follow a different method to make fried … More

Recipe : Mixed Vegetable Makhani

If you ever visited my house, you’ll know I always have a huge inventory list on my fridge. There are … More

Recipe: Beetroot and Potato sabzi

There was a sale on beets and I decided to buy them. Usually, I just make salads, beet pulao, beet … More

Recipe : Dal Tadka

Dal is a staple in most Indian homes. It is comfort food for most people here. I have experimented almost … More

Recipe: Mutton Stew

I really relished this stew so much and ate to my heart’s content when my mum prepared it. Later, she … More

Recipe: Masala Bhindi Aloo

This was what I cooked on good Friday. I took a peek into my pantry and decided to have fun … More

Recipe : Egg Curry {North Indian Dhaba Style}

Today, I’m going to show you how to make egg curry. There are innumerable ways to make this dish. You … More

Recipe: Chicken Meatball Curry

Ingredients: {serves 2-3} For the meat balls – 200gms chicken mince 1tsp ginger garlic paste 1tsp soya sauce 1/4tsp lemon … More

Recipe: Rajma Masala

Ingredients: 150 gms Kashmiri rajma 2 green cardamoms 1/2 mace 4 cloves 2.5-3″ cinnamon or cassia bark 2-3 tbsp ghee … More

Recipe : Kardi(baby prawn/shrimp} curry

Ingredients: 2tbsp cooking oil 1 cup baby prawns/kardi 6 cloves of garlic 1/4″ ginger 1 green chili 1/2 tsp cumin … More

Vegan Recipe : Simple Homestyle Karela Sabzi

Ingredients: 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 9-12 cloves of garlic, pounded/smashed 1 green chili, chopped 1 … More

Recipe : Crispy Pan Fried Bombils(Bombay Ducks)

Don’t let the name mislead you. We’re not cooking ducks today. Bombay Duck is a fish that is sourced exclusively … More

Recipe : Tongue Roast

Ingredients: 1 tsp peppercorns 2 cardamoms 3″ cinnamon stick 1/4 tsp cumin 10 cloves Grind the above ingredients to a … More

Recipe : Potato Chops

Ingredients: makes 15-16chops Filling: Cook this in pressure cooker for 5minutes. Then dry it in cooker itself till the mince … More

Recipe : Murgh Malai Mughlai

I love Mughlai and North Indian gravies. I make them very often. And I go all the way cooking with … More

Vegan Recipe : Simple Homestyle Soyabean Curry

So, I have ditched the fancy-schmancy cooking and now I’m into simple, healthy cooking that does not require exotic ingredients … More

Vegan Recipe : Healthy Homestyle Cabbage Sabzi

I’m pretty certain everyone knows cabbage is extremely healthy. It has so much fiber and an insane amount of vitamin … More

Mama’s Malai Ghee Barfi

My mom made this awesome barfi. And gave some to me. It was super delicious. Much more than many sweets … More

Ice Apples

My Tamil friends call these ‘Nangu’. Ice apples, in English; but you probably knew. In Marathi, it is known as … More

Chai-Biscuit

I only started drinking tea three and a half years ago. Before that, I was some kind of health freak … More

Shah Rukh’s little secret… psst…

So, I have been involved with the culinary arts, since a dozen year ago when I did start. By that … More

My Poisons

Yes, it’s true, I’m Catholic. But, that does not make me an alcoholic. I am aware – my community is … More

Tiramisu

Oh dear beautiful tiramisu. Do you even know how much I love you? Of all the dazzling temptations in the … More

Garlic Butter Prawns – Poem

I just love garlic butter prawns. Because they have no bones or thorns. Drenched in buttery goodness. Easy to prepare, … More

My favourite Cuisines

I am a big fan of Thai food. I think it is just too good. A complex balance of every … More

The most expensive spice in the world

Saffron is a plant. The dried stigmas (thread-like parts of the flower) are used to make saffron spice. It can … More

Recipe : Rose Cookies (Christmas Sweet)

This dish looks very simple and the ingredients also are very few and humble. But, don’t be fooled. It is … More

South Indian Spicy Potatoes Recipe

This is one of the first few things I learned to cook. It’s been a dozen years now and I … More

Paalak Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese in Spinach Gravy)

There was a time, I didn’t overthink about words too much. I love wearing a variety of colours. Yes, all … More

Lobster Treat

Geetha, thanks for the lobster. A friend, but sometimes treated like a daughter. It was delicious. And also nutritious. Thanks … More

Recipe for Sheera/Rava Kesari/Suji ka Halwa

This dish is a breakfast item. It is a dessert, a snack and everything in between. In Maharashtra, it’s known … More

Date Roll Recipe (Christmas Sweet)

Every year I tell myself I won’t be making any Christmas sweet. Those days are long gone. And then I … More

Recipe for Nevries (Christmas sweet)

Nevries/newries/neurios is one of the many sweets made during the Christmas season by the Catholics along the Western coast. North … More

Recipe: Chicken Momos

As a child right up until my adult life, the only foreign trip/vacation, we ever had was a trip to … More

The Great Indian Curry

India has such a vast and beautiful gastronomical heritage. There are so many aspects to Indian cooking. The variety itself … More

Vegetable Sheekh Kebab Recipe

I made this dish by mistake a few months ago. I just wanted to make a simple healthy vegetable side … More

How to make a pizza: Chicken Overload Pizza Recipe

Ingredients: Base: (2-4 pizzas) 300gms All purpose flour 2 tsp Yeast Salt to taste 1 tsp Sugar 1/2cup Tepid water … More

Recipe: Bread Stuffing for Roast Chicken

When I was little, we had somewhat of a standard menu for Christmas and Easter and on those special days. … More

My Banana Cake Recipe

I come from a family of really good bakers. Everyone in my family is known for a particular variety of … More

Date and Walnut Cake Recipe

My mom’s elder sister, my aunty Loretta who expired exactly a year ago always brought us homemade goodies whenever she … More

My favourite Ice Creams

Actually I am not a big fan of ice creams. I like very few of them. And that too is … More

The Chicken in the Plate

I just finished lunch at home. With my family, not all alone. Do you want to know the menu? Today … More

My favourite fruits

I’m writing about my favourite things and knick knacks these days. I just felt like somewhere deep down I want … More

My favourite Desserts

This is just a list of desserts I will never get tired of eating. Breakfast/lunch/dinner…I can devour these anytime. 1. … More

Recipe: Sangria

Sangria has been my favourite cocktail since I was introduced to it in 2016. It is so easy to make. … More

Recipe: Dill (roast) Potatoes without an oven

I don’t really see dill too often where I presently live. And I found a whole bunch at the grocery … More

Garcinia Cambogia is Kokam!

Anybody from the coastal ares of Maharashtra, Goa or even Karnataka knows what Kokam is. We use kokam as a … More

Recipe: Chilli Chicken

This is a dish I can make with my eyes closed….well, almost! I have been preparing this Indian version of … More

Recipe: Seafood and Chicken Aglio Olio a la Ruelha

I bought clams for the first time ever. I have eaten all kinds of seafood back home as a child. … More

Oils I cook with…and why

I love seeing variety in my kitchen {and my wardrobe…. and my dresser 😉 } It is just very gratifying … More

Review of Pigeon Favourite Induction Cooktop {1800 Watts}

Please check out my detailed review and demonstration on youtube. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Q-vqOclzg Pros: Quick and efficient Light … More

Recipe : Roast Chicken

At my parents’ place, my mum always cooked us a Stuffed Roast Chicken along with many other sides every Christmas. … More