Sharing a collection of recipes, some cooking tips and useful hints.
CORN & POMEGRANATE SALAD I am one of those who believe that the way a dish is presented does a lot to add to its attraction.
SPRING ONION PARANTHA I have used the spelling "paranthas" as I believe this is the way the word is pronounced in the Punjab from where t.
GREEN PEAS RED GRAVY This side dish has over time been a great favourite in my family.
OATS IDLIS WITH COCONUT CHUTNEY Whenever I see people dash off to work in the mornings, I often wonder what they had for breakfast.
RAJMA (RED KIDNEY BEANS) CURRY The wedding we attended in Bangalore had many distinctive Punjabi features.
CARROT KISMURI In our Konkani cooking we make many " kismuris" and "pachadis", which are really what you might call salads of one form o.
NIMBEHANNU CHITRANNA or LIME RICE This is a versatile and popular dish from my home state of Karnataka.
MASALA CAULIFLOWER I learnt this dish decades ago from someone I respect and admire, Mrs.
PINEAPPLE BOAT Going for a brunch or pot luck party and wondering what to make? Hosting a small lunch and want to surprise your friends? .
SPROUTED MOONG CURRY I learnt this simple Sprouted Moong Curry from one of my Maharashtrian friends during our days in Pune.
PALAK AND CORN CUTLETS This makes an interesting snack which is reasonably filling as it is made up of spinach (palak), corn, potatoes an.
SPICY MASALA BUTTERMILK On a hot summer's day, there's nothing more invigorating than a cool glass of buttermilk.
VERMICELLI KHEER India is full of festivals and every festival is an occasion for sweets of different kinds.
CAPSICUM & CAULIFLOWER SABJI Indian cuisine has not just curries and gravies but also dry side dishes, which we simply call "sabji".
BOONDI RAITHA We were at a Punjabi friend's house at Jamshedpur and although we hadn't expected to stay on for lunch, we were asked to.
DOSA There's so much to write about the dosa that I don't know where to start! The dosa can be described as a kind of pancake or crepe, f.