Spicy Strawberry-Citrus Chutney: An Indo-Western Fusion
You might have heard of strawberry jam, but not much of citrusy strawberry chutney, isn’t it? Even I hadn’t, until I determined to make my own strawberry chutney. Strawberries are sweet and sour and...
View ArticleMurgh Dum Pukht (Simmered Indian Chicken Curry)
Murgh Dum Pukht (Simmered Indian Chicken Curry)[Murgh Dum Pukht (Simmered Indian Chicken Curry) was originally published in Zomppa. This article was my May 2012 contribution to the International...
View ArticleGluten-Free Naan: thinking beyond wheat…
This naan is gluten-free, soy-free, gum-free and nut-free. This is at #1 position on Foodbuzz Top 9 today (26thMay, 2012). Thanks, Foodbuzz friends, for buzzing. Recently, I wrote on my official...
View ArticleGrilled Green Mango Popsicle
Sometimes, simple things are so much better. A plain white dress, simple make-up or just a sweet smile… There is something so exclusive about simplicity. Look at the kids playing in the park, a bunch...
View ArticleHomemade Dulce de Leche
Homemade Dulce de Leche made with just one ingredient: condensed milk.Also known as “milk jam,” Dulce de Leche is truly a wonder ingredient to work with. Having a rich caramel flavour, the heavenly...
View ArticleMini Gluten-Free Crackers
Last week, while experimenting in my kitchen, I made these gum-free, mini gluten-free crackers. My version came out tasting great, so I am feeling very happy and content as I pen down the recipe for...
View ArticleBhapa Doi: Festive Indian Recipe #1
Finally, it is festival time in India! With the Ganpati festival or the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations just about to begin, Indian sweet vendors and homemakers have geared up once again with...
View ArticleKuttu Burfi or Singhara Burfi: Festive Indian Recipe #4
Kuttu Burfi or Singhara Burfi is a gluten-free Indian festive fudge recipe which is totally vegetarian, uses a few ingredients and is really easy to make! There are some Indian dishes which are...
View ArticleDetox Quinoa Salad with Roasted Veggies
If you want to stay fit, lifestyle change is a must. Making smart eating choices is very important. So I have started the year with an array of Detox Recipes. Try these recipes: these will only do good...
View ArticleTopa Kuler Achaar (Bengali-Style Sweet-n-Sour Berry Pickle)
Although luxury restaurants in Kolkata take traditional Bengali food very seriously, upscale restaurants in Kolkata are now digging more into rustic Bengali recipes and are giving them their own...
View ArticleHappy Poush Sankranti with Dudh Chitoi Pithe (A Makar Sankranti Bengali Sweet)
Happy Poush Sankranti or Makar Sankranti to all my readers. These festivals are good excuses to relive a bit of our childhood days. For example, Poush Sankranti reminds me of my mother’s excellent...
View ArticleNiramish Mochar Ghonto (A Bengali Vegetarian Dish with Banana Blossoms)
Mochar Ghonto or মোচার ঘন্ট is a Bengali vegetarian dish with banana blossoms. It is an age-old traditional Indian recipe. The word “Mocha” does not relate to coffee in Bengali. Rather, it is the...
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