Is Cooking Fun?
While growing up I had a full time working mom and all of my early memories related to cooking is of my mom hurrying about the kitchen to get either lunch or dinner going. But Sundays were a different matter …
It’s Only Rice
The other day I was busy flipping channels while doing my tread mill and I saw this recipe for Spanish paella on the food channel. As our family is going on a Spain holiday this December, I was very interested! …
Masala & All Things Spice
When you think of Indian cooking the first word that often comes to mind is – yes you are right, SPICY! The fragrance that makes up Indian cuisine is derived from the blend of correct spices that are used for …
Corn Chowder With Potatoes, Leeks and Mushrooms
Chowder is a thick soup. Although it is often made with seafood, it can be made with only vegetables. Here is my easy version of Chowder made with leeks, canned mushroom soup and frozen corn. This is a vegetarian recipe. …
Dum Aloo (Spicy Potatoes in a rich yogurt gravy)
“Dum Aloo” is a popular potato dish from Kashmir. . It is made using a slow-cook method called “dum” or “dumpukht” which is similar to the modern day crock pot or slow cooker recipes. The Mughals brought this technique to …
Tandoori Gobhi (Indian Spicy Marinated Cauliflower Baked)
Tandoor is a type of clay oven. Tandoori dishes are quite popular in the Indian sub continent. The trick for a tandoori dish lies in it’s marinade. Cooking cauliflower in an oven is more prevalent these days in the absence …
Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa)
Carrot Halwa is probably the easiest Indian dessert or sweet dish recipe. The word halwa or sometimes spelt halva originates from the Arabic word meaning “sweet”. It is usually a sweet dish which is either flour based or nuts and…
Cassava or Yucca Two Ways (Kerala Tapioca Recipe)
Cassava or Tapioca is a long tuberous root. It is also known as Yuca is is very high in starch content. It is rich in dietary fibre and is found in plenty in the tropical regions of the world. This …
Sweet Bell Pepper Salad With Feta Cheese
Sweet Bell Pepper With Feta Cheese is a summertime favourite salad recipe. Bell Peppers, fennel bulb, grape tomatoes and olives in a balsamic dressing topped with fresh feta cheese.