Pomfret fish is one of the most popular seafood. Pomfret fry easily finds a place on my ‘Favourite Fish’ list, more so if it’s prepared the way my mother makes it. This pomfret recipe is one that I will cling on to and relish for […]

This is a dessert saviour more than a dessert recipe. I made this when I had some unexpected, but welcomed, guests accompanied with kids. I really don’t like the idea of letting the kids leave without a small treat. And then there was chocolate covered […]

Nihari is the star of Mughlai cuisine after biryani. Nihari dates back to the Nawabi days and is cooked overnight for 6 – 8 hours. Nalli Nihari is a special version of the dish with the shank and bone marrow being its main ingredient. Nihari […]

The dinner plan was pizzas and pasta. This ‘pizza sandwich’ recipe was the result of a slightly weird situation in my kitchen – mood to prepare pizza, limited mozzarella cheese in the fridge, and two pizza bases. Preparing just one pizza would not be enough […]

This is my first stint with eggplant, also called aubergine. I was desperate to diversify my vegetarian fare and decided to pick a vegetable I hadn’t tasted or cooked earlier. Eggplants are high in B-complex vitamins and anti-oxidants. Here is a simple eggplant curry recipe […]

Kulfi is the Indian ice cream. Originated in the Indian sub continent, kulfi was an aristocratic summer treat. Made from evaporated sweetened milk, kulfi has a rich and dense taste when compared to the western concept of ice creams. The best part is the flavors […]

And here is the star of all desserts – the cheesecake! Homemade cheesecake is a simple recipe – only that it needs to be done carefully. What I love about the cheesecake is the soft, creamy cheese followed by a crumbly crust. The cheesecake, quite […]

Cream cheese is what we all love! Cream cheese is used on bagels, crackers, and even cheese balls. But, of course, the most famous use of cream cheese is in cheesecakes. Most of the time, we drop the idea of making cheesecake at home because […]

Chicken Angaara is my absolute favorite. Its an easy chicken recipe and it’s smoky flavor and aroma makes it distinct from most chicken gravies. The hack for the smoky flavor is to burn a small piece of charcoal on the stove and place it on […]

One of the favorite starter recipes is the satay. Satay originated in Indonesia and is the country’s national dish. A simple alternative to kababs, satays are skewered meat pieces that are originally grilled. Of late, the pan seared method to prepare satay are also welcomed. […]