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by Monika

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Cooking along with Rita Shinde & Maggi Kitchen Journeys

Maggi Kitchen Journeys is a program that celebrates women who had made their dreams come true via the culinary route. A bunch of us were at Goa to celebrate the launch and the story of Rita Shinde, an ex-custom officer turned culinary trainer. Read the post to know more about it! Maggi Kitchen Journeys premiered on ZeeTV two weeks ago and is a show that celebrates the journey of ordinary women who made their mark in the world of food. Women, possibly homemakers, who didn't have any official … [Read more...]

Warm Mushroom Salad with Arugula & Walnuts

When we think of salads we often completely miss the wonderful things that are warm salads. This post brings them into focus and lists some dos and don'ts for Warm salads. Also includes the recipe for my favourite Warm Mushroom Salad with Arugula & Walnuts. Warm Mushroom Salad with Arugula & Walnuts is probably one of my favourite warm salads. But before we get to the recipe of that, let's talk about warm salads and the general lack of awareness around them. For me, warm salads … [Read more...]

Udon Noodle Salad with Soya Chilli Dressing

A simple noodle salad always hits the right spots in our home. This Udon Noodle Salad with Soya Chilli Dressing is no difference. Bursting with flavors this Japanese inspired salad is a true delight. I have said this very often on the blog, I am an out and out noodle person. Noodles are what I choose as my comfort food when eating Asian flavors. And this Udon Noodle Salad is a hot favorite of everyone at home. The good thing about this salad is the fact that it is so adaptable. I often … [Read more...]

Israeli Summer Salad with Couscous And vegetables

I first read about this Israeli Summer Salad in a Mediterranean cookbook and since then it has been a regular at home. Israeli or Pearl Couscous, fresh vegetables and feta cheese, it is a match made in heaven. Israeli Summer Salad with Couscous And vegetables has become a family favorite over the years. It is a meal we all like to eat often especially my son. Have I ever told you, what a weird child I have at home? While most kids don't seem to like salads, mine eats vegetables only in salads. … [Read more...]

Egg Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Egg Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese might be an indulgent salad but it is also an extremely comforting meal. Works as a sandwich filling or a topping for bruschetta as well. Making it a perfect party snack. And Keto Friendly to boot! Egg and bacon is a match made in heaven. And this Egg Salad with bacon and blue cheese just takes it a notch higher. I can (though I should not) eat bowls full of this while watching Netflix or reading a book. This salad is also Keto and paleo friendly, … [Read more...]

Salad 101 – Components of a Good Salad

This post talks about the various components of a good salad. This is the post you need to kickstart your journey of making awesome salads. So bookmark it now. Whenever I think of learning something new or mastering something I have been doing for a while, I tend to break it down into smaller components. It really helps me understand and put together the larger picture and that is what this post attempts to do it for salads. After this post, you will not only understand the Components of a Good … [Read more...]

Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe

Best Ever Indian Style Potato Roast Recipe. This is the only potato roast recipe you will ever need, take my word for it and bookmark this post NOW! Last week, I posted this on Instagram and the result was everyone craving a good Potato Roast. "Yesterday, I saw someone’s picture of potato roast on Twitter and god promise I have been dreaming of it since then. But since I am resting my back, no one is allowing me to get to the kitchen to cook. Proud to report that it didn’t let me stop from … [Read more...]

Punjabi Dhabe Walli Dal – The taste of Indian Highways

Punjabi Dhabe Walli dal is one of those amazing dals which you get while you are driving in North India and stop at a Dhaba to have some food! This dal tastes amazing with some hot rotis or rice! I love all dals.I remember growing up to eating a different dal every day of the week. There was moong, channa, urad, masoor, arhar (toor), moth and so many more which mom used to make on a daily basis.  I also remember never remembering their names and telling mum by color and shape as to what dal we … [Read more...]

Club Mahindra Corbett – Something for everyone

Club Mahindra Corbett National Park is a lovely resort located by the river. Good food, great family games and a national park so close. It has something for everyone as a holiday destination. Corbett National Park has been on my list of places to take Ojas to from a while. And when Club Mahindra Corbett sent us a family holiday invite in January, it just seemed perfect. Our yearly winter Delhi trip was due as well and it was a perfect time to combine both. We had a great three days at … [Read more...]