Akeel – Yogurt and Pomegranate dip
The ferocious summer of the Indian sub-continent is back, thanks to us it is expected to be long and intense. The meals of summer are …
Biranj-a festive sweet rice
The various regional cuisines of India have one or the other way of preparing sweet pulao just like we have many regional versions of Kheer. …
Singapore’s China Town
I have been staying in this part of the world for quite some time now… Singapore is our home away from home. The city that …
Bajri ni Ghooghri – Stir fried Pearl Millet
Ghooghri is a very peculiar name for a food preparation because in Gujarati ghooghri means jingle bells, those small ball shaped bells we attach to …
Methia no Masalo – Gujarati Achaar Masala
The legendary Methia no Masalo is the pickling spice mix of Gujarat. A blend with predominant flavors of fenugreek seeds followed by mustard seeds and …
Cauliflower in Milk Curry
All of you who have experienced the summers of North and West India will agree that it is one of the most dreaded season. The …
Keskul – almond and rice-flour custard
Light, refreshing, smooth, indulgent, addictive is how I would prefer to describe Keskul, a traditional Turkish dessert made with almonds, milk and cream. This ancient …
Kachi Keri nu Vaghariyu – Tempered Raw Mango Preserve
In India, summers are the worst and best times of the year. Yes, you guessed it right, it is the season of heat and mangoes. Perhaps …