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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...]

Best Recipe for UP walli Khasta Kachori

For years I have been wanting to make the UP walli Khasta Kachori and this recipe from a friend's mum is really the BOMB. Bookmark the post NOW. This year on Holi I made Khasta Kachoris for the first time ever. Can you believe it I have never ever made them before? If you have been reading my blog for some time, you know that I have been eating and cooking my way through grief. When dad left us suddenly I didn't know how to reach and I found my solace in food. In eating the dishes he … [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...]

Gajar Ka Halwa – Indian Style Carrot Pudding

Gajar Ka Halwa or the Indian style Carrot Pudding is a star winter dish of Punjab. Forget Punjab, I have my doubts that there is any Indian who hasn't heard of this legendary winter dish. I have such fond memories of eating Gajar ka Halwa while growing up! My mum would make it oh so often because we all loved it and would polish a batch off in no time! I know I am a little late and summer is almost here, but I somehow absolutely forgot about it. But guys, you are still getting those red … [Read more...]

Easy Chicken Salad with Cranberry and Quinoa

A very easy and delicious Chicken Salad with Cranberry and Quinoa to end the year. Perfect to whip up whether you are hosting a party or having a quiet new year's eve. This easy and delicious Chicken Salad with Cranberry and Quinoa is a delight in every bite. It works as a fully balanced nutritious meal in itself or as an addition to your larger dinner table. I think that is a sure shot win-win! If you have been following me on social media you know that I have been working with US … [Read more...]

Tata Cha – Tata’s flagship cafe is all about tea warmth!

Tea is in our DNA and if you are looking at the good old Chai Adda redefined in a chic space with lots of beverage and food options Tata Cha is the place to go. Tata opened its flagship cafe, a first of the many they plan in Indiranagar 12th main (where else we should ask). Tata Cha intends to bring to you the complete tea adda experience - the bonding that happens over endless cups of tea, in a modern, beautiful setting. I attended the launch event and interacted with the team behind the Tata … [Read more...]

Of Eating Through Grief & Diwali Memories

My Diwali Memories of Dad and my bonding with him over food! It has been almost 10 months since dad went away from our lives. Ten months since each day feels like a burden one is carrying. And strangely, 10 months since I realized what a deep bond I shared with him and food and my Diwali memories. And how much those memories were intertwined. I think it all started just after his death, while I was still doing customs like a robot. In our household, on the 15th day of death, you feed 15 … [Read more...]

45 Easy and Best Chickpeas Recipes

Chickpeas are probably one of the best Vegan protein out there. And here is a list of Best Chickpeas Recipes, it has all the chickpeas recipes you will ever need. So bookmark this post now. Chickpeas are such a versatile ingredient and are used worldwide in many forms. Whether it is the besan or chole in Indian recipes or fresh garbanzo during the winter. Or it's extensive use in Mediterranean cuisine in salads and the ever popular dip hummus. I love chickpeas and here I have collected a list … [Read more...]