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Of Surfing Vacation at Mahabalipuram and turning 41

Keen to try your hand at surfing in India but wondering where to go? Check this post to know all about the Surfing Vacation at Mahabalipuram we took for my birthday this year. A Surfing Vacation has been on our mind for a couple of years. A cousin who stays on ECR (East Coast Road) has been talking about how good is surfing in Mahabalipuram and how we must make a visit. But for some reason or the other, we just kept pushing it. This August when a friend mentioned how fantastic the surf is right … [Read more...]

How to make Easy Phalse Ka Sharbat

Phalse Ka Sharbat is a popular summer cooler made from the famous Phalse or Grewia asiatica. An Indian berry which makes it appearance in Summer for a short time and is much loved while it is there. Easy and quick to make this is the perfect drink to get you through summer heat! "Phalse Kale Kale", does that phrase mean something to you? For me it is one of the call of chilhood in Delhi. It reminds me of that lazy summer afternoons, lying next to my badi mummy and a street hawker calling out in … [Read more...]

Spicy Apple and Mulberry Chutney Recipe

Spicy Apple and Mulberry Chutney Recipe is what summer dreams are made of. Slight sweet, spicy and a tad sour it is perfect with paranthas, dosa, a crisp toast or even pancakes and waffles. If you can lay your hands on mulberries this year, this is the first thing you should make. And oh it works with blackberries too. I love Mulberries. I heart them and this Mulberry Chutney is my tribute to them but before the recipe, let's have a story. What say :) I grew up climbing a mulberry tree … [Read more...]

Old Kent Estate – Gem among Resorts in Coorg

Planning a trip to Coorg and wondering where to stay? Your search ends at Old Kent Estate. I promise it stands apart among most resorts in Coorg when it comes to beauty, taste, comfort and responsible luxury. The past few months have been very very stressful with my dad passing away and work becoming crazy. I had been craving for a break from the routine. From my house and everything else for a while and that is when we decided to take a holiday at Old Kent Estate, a gorgeous bungalow from the … [Read more...]

Bedmi Poori | How to make Bedmi Poori

Bedmi Poori is known to have originated in rural Uttar Pradesh - if you’re visiting Agra or Mathura but that shouldn't stop us from enjoying it worldwide. These crisp and fluffy poori's with aloo sabji are what brunch dreams are made of. Every time I talk about Bedmi poori, my mouth starts watering by itself. Crispy, deep fried, puffy bedmi pooris are the answer to most problems in life. My introduction to these were through the lanes of Old Delhi. To me they represent & illustrates the … [Read more...]

Black Carrot Halwa – Traditional Carrot Pudding Slow Cooked In Milk

Black Carrot Halwa - The way the sweet and soft but chewy grated carrots, cooked in ghee combine with the crunch of the nuts and the delicate taste of khoya - it is just heaven served in a bowl! When I spot black carrots, it means the complete end of winter for me. I slowly start getting worried about fact that Summer's going to be here soon and the kitchen is going to so get too hot to cook, soon. But what it also means is that Holi is just around the corner! No Holi in our household has ever … [Read more...]

Green Gram Smoothie | Fresh Garbanzo Beans Smoothie

How to make Green Gram Smoothie or Fresh Garbanzo Beans Smoothie. Perfect way to use those fresh chickpeas in winter Who doesn't love smoothies? They're easy to make, handy to carry around, and can be a quick go to for breakfast or as a a mid day snack. In the daily running around, it's much better to have a smoothie than have those unhealthy snacks. We usually prefer smoothies for breakfasts in the household when there is the morning rush happening around the house. And this Green Gram … [Read more...]

Carrot, Ginger & Candied Citrus Peel Muffins

This Carrot, Ginger & Candied Citrus Peel Muffins have the goodness of carrots and ginger and the deliciousness of citrus peel to make it a much loved muffin in the house and for XMas! Carrot, Ginger and Candied Citrus Peel Muffins are really easy to make and if you make the candied citrus peel in advance, these can be put together so quickly! So you’ve been planning Christmas baking for a while now, in your head. You know you’re going to make your Christmas cake … [Read more...]

12 Awesome Brownies for National Brownie Day

12 Awesome Brownies Recipe for National Brownie Day! Yes yes, such a day does exist! Have you heard of the National Brownie Day? Oh well, I believe, you can never have enough brownies in life. For me, they’re the most fulfilling thing to bake. The simple yet irreplaceable taste of a brownie will always be my favouritest (I know that’s not even a word but brownies make me go mad :D so sue me). Here are some brilliant takes on the ever popular regular brownie - Try and make some tonight - It’s … [Read more...]