The Dahi ke Kebab is just perfect for Mumbai monsoons. The recipe of these Dahi ke Kebabs is simple and there aren’t too many spices involved. Although Dahi ke Kebabs are made in many ways, with varying ingredients and their ratios, this recipe of Dahi ke Kebab is just the one that you probably […]
We all have our personal favourites of those comfort-food curries that reminisce of our childhood, and this Restaurant-Style Paneer Curry is definitely one of mine. In my opinion, there are two things that make a truly great paneer curry. First, use the best-quality cottage cheese: the creamy malai paneer is preferred over low-fat paneer. […]
To me, mangoes are a flawless creation of the nature. Every time I bite into a ripe mango, I can’t help but thank God for this marvellous creation. There isn’t enough reason to love Mumbai summers, except for three. One is ripe jackfruit, second is black and juicy jamuns and third and the ultimate, the […]
Holding the gold-rimmed glass of Champagne, I turned my eyes once again to a quiet corner of the party hall. There was this grumpy person, who sat on a chair, immersing herself into her smartphone for quite sometime. She was in her own world, perhaps enjoying solitude in a lively party full of fifty-odd people. […]
When it is raining and you have to cook up something quickly for a crowd, Pakoras are a no-brainer. Thanks to the Mumbai Monsoons and a group of kind friends, I have been eating Pakoras almost every other day for sometime now. Even though I don’t make them everyday at home, the ladies tea-parties […]
These Surmai-Gongura Pakodas are flavour bombs and a crowd-pleaser too! A perfect accompaniment to your cup of tea, my special Surmai-Gongura Pakodas are a great option to consider if you want to serve something different at teatime or as an Indian starter for your next home party. The low-heat version of this is a […]
Have you heard of the Bengali dish called Mugsamli? The traditional Mugsamli is for those who love sweets with a touch of savoury and spice! Mugsamli, Mugshamli or Mugsamuli is one of those dishes that is made during Poush Sankranti or Makar Sankranti. It is essentially a fried dumpling that has a sweet filling […]
As I wrote in one of my previous blogposts, I find it worthwhile to buy vegetables and fruits myself, rather than the convenient home-ordering option that has taken Mumbai by storm. There is a kind of satisfaction when you choose your own fresh ingredients yourself. You get the best brinjals, worm-free cauliflower, perfectly fresh […]
Oh, what an exciting week it was! Recently, I was among the seven selected Indian bloggers who participated in the innovative #KitchenBattles using ADF Soul Foods. Each one of us took this fun challenge to use ADF Soul Foods to create a unique recipe that reflects our taste and cooking style. Every foodie got […]
These Bengali-style chicken cutlets are one of the most popular Bengali street foods, among a plethora of others. I made these during the Durga Puja festival recently. To those who don’t know about Durga Puja, it is the biggest festival for Bengali Indians, when we worship one of the greatest forms of divine energy […]