North-Indian-Style Lemon Pickle
A few weeks ago, I got a chance to buy fresh Kaagji Lemons from a local vegetable vendor. These lemons are quite green on the outside and are extremely juicy. These are not as aromatic as the “Gondhoraaj Lebu” variety found in Kolkata. But these are beautiful in themselves and flavourful enough to give them […]
Coconut-Litchi-Rose Sherbet
Since it is too hot in Mumbai, we avoid going out in the daytime. The kids have just two days left for the summer vacation to begin. When they come home in the late afternoon, they are quite exhausted. I generally give them plenty of liquids to keep them hydrated. For instance, they have coconut […]
Restaurant Review: Iftari Special Menu at Jyran, Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Jyran in Sofitel Mumbai BKC is always known for lip-smacking Indian food. Sofitel Mumbai BKC is back with this year’s Mohammed Ali Road themed menu. These special dishes are available till 16th June in this holy month of Ramadan, both for lunch and dinner. Along with their unusual offerings in the Signature Jyran menu, […]
Mango Lamingtons
Something seems to control my obsession for mangoes, just like a puppeteer pulling the strings of the marionette. Mangoes make me go weak in the knees. Mangoes make me whimsical: these spark the culinary creativity in me! This summer, I am all about experimenting with and generating interesting dishes with mangoes of different varieties. Well, […]
Knacha Aamer Halua (Bangladeshi Raw Mango Halwa)
Frankly, I am not cooking much thesedays. It is terribly hot in Mumbai and we are mostly eating boiled vegetables, curd and very light vegetable or fish broth with rice. For the same reason, we are not eating out often, too. When it is that hot, we feel that it is always better […]
