what’s in a name… Badook Badook
Kalgi and I were having a conversation around some ingredients and foods when she mentioned the name Badook Badook her mother-in-law makes. As I was …
Bafanu – the boiled roots and tubers pickle
A pickle tray on the dining table is integral to any meal, its contents are so powerful both in terms of taste and presence that …
Lasan ni Chutney – fiery hand pounded garlic chutney of Gujarat
Lasan ni chutney/Garlic chutney of Gujarat is a quintessential Kathiyawari chutney, ideally a must have with every Kathiyawari meal. Kathiyawar means the Saurashtra region of …
Aathela Aamla – Indian Gooseberries in brine
Athela Aamla in brine….winter is the time when most homes in my part of India have bottles full of aathela-aamla sitting on their kitchen counters… …
Dukkah – an Egyptian blend of seeds and nuts
Dukka or Duqqa is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices. Dukkah means to crush or pound in Arabic and this mix is believed …
Pol Sambol – Sri Lankan Coconut Sambol
If given a choice I would term Pol Sambol as a dish that defines Sri Lanka. Simple, rustic and basic yet bursting with delightful flavours. …