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Celebrate India’s love for dals with 21 Best Dal recipes!

I love and heart Dal, I think it one dish that ties together India's culinary heritage. And here is a roundup of some of my favorite and Best Dal recipes. You gotta bookmark this post now! This post was supposed to go live on Dal Divas, which was Rushina's brainchild. The minute I heard about it, I was like what an idea. If you ask me, dal is one of the dishes that could tie India together. Some form of dal is eaten throughout the country. So here is my humble attempt of putting together a … [Read more...]

Gatte Ki Sabji – Rajasthani style Gram flour dumplings Curry

Gatte Ki Sabji or Gram flour dumplings Curry originally is from Rajasthan region. Though, I have grown up with mum making a beautiful version of the same. And that is what I am sharing with you today. Gatte Ki Sabji is one of those dishes that evoke so many childhood memories for me. And as things go these days, it reminds me greatly of dad. He loved besan and I think it is something I inherited from it. I love almost anything and everything besan. Whether it is the kadhi or the muthia or … [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...]

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...]

Spicy Corn Curry | Corn on the cob curry | Bhutte ki Sabji

Recipe for best gluten free, spicy and easy to make Spicy Corn Curry or Corn on the cob curry or Bhutte ki Sabji! Perfect dish for those rainy monsoon evenings! I think if you grew up in India, you are sure to have bhutta memories. And this corn curry just devels on that nostalgia and takes it one step ahead to make the best of both worlds. The bhutta meets the curry along side of a lachaa parantha or steamed rice. What is not to love I ask. As a child, I remember during monsoon we used to … [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...]

Ready in 20 minutes – Raw Mango Kadhi Recipe

Ready in 20 minutes this Raw Mango Kadhi Recipe is a summer Delight. Fresh curd instead of the usual sour one along with sourness from Raw mango gives it a lovely flavour twist. I love Kadhi's of all kinds. Whether it is the Punjabi kadhi which is my first love, the light Mor of south, the slightly sweet Gujrati kadhi. But come summer and it is Raw Mango Kadhi that I overdose on. One of my first memories of this kadhi are from my badi mummy (grandmother) making it, like most of the … [Read more...]

Road Trip Planner – Essential Packing Guide

What should one take on a road trip? How much snacks is enough? Are books required? Any tools? This post in the Road Trip planner series on Essential Packing Guide holds answer to EVERYTHING you need to take along on a road trip. This part two of the Road Trip Planner series will take you through the Essential Packing Guide for your road trip. It will be your one stop answer to what you need to carry when you are headed on that road trip. So here is a Essential Packing Guide … [Read more...]

Mango Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Fennel

It's peak of summer and the season of Mangoes. Here is a Mango Salad recipe that will make perfect use of those delightful things. Once you make this I promise you will keep some from your loot every time you buy them! Bursting with flavours of Fennel and grilled brussels sprouts, this is a perfect Summer Salad! And oh the post also has a tale of how a mango hater me got converted to a mango lover ! Mango Salad is one of my favourite ways to eat mangoes (apart from just eating it as it of … [Read more...]