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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...]

Station Walle Aloo | How to make Station Walle Aloo

Station Walle Aloo is the perfect potato gravy to be eaten with Bedmi pooris, kachoris or even lacha parantha. This is the recipe where your search for that perfect aloo ki sabji ends. Who doesn't like a good aloo ki sabji. I am yet to meet a person who would say I don't like aloo (ok I do need one person but then that doesn't count). And most of us have grown up with fond memories of that lovely aloo ki sabji that mum used to make but for me the strongest aloo ki sabji memories are the one … [Read more...]

How to freeze Green Peas and enjoy them in summer

The tender winter green peas are my favourite thing to eat in winter. Be it sabji, pulao or salad. I use them in everything. Did you know it is extremely easy to freeze them and use it for atleast next 4-6 months. Read the post to know How to freeze Green Peas and extend your winter a bit, atleast on your table. Green peas are little magical seeds. Soft, tender, sweet, delightful things in a nutshell (pun intended). Which one of us don't have memories of peeling tons of green peas in … [Read more...]

Gud aur Saunf Walla Atta ka Cheela – Granny’s Recipe

This Gud aur Saunf Walla Atta ka Cheela is my favorite childhood breakfast recipe. This delicious and healthy crepe will be loved by kids and adults alike. If random people are asked about their favorite food memory ever, I bet 8 out of 10 will relate something that can be traced back to granny’s food. I am no different as regular readers of this blog know, my grandmom was the guiding force in my life and I treasure my food memories with her the most. This Gud aur Saunf Walla Atta ka Cheela is … [Read more...]

Punjabi Style Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Punjabi Style Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry also known as Ghar da Kukkad popularly in Punjab is a easy yet finger licking delicious curry. This was a curry which was a regular part of my growing up years. Something which my father loved with his glass of Chivas Regal. Read the post for fond memories and Ghar da Kukkad recipe For as long as I can remember, Saturday evenings would be filled with a little chaos, a excitement. It would be time for the Punjabi Style Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry or … [Read more...]

Crispy Punjabi Arbi | Spicy Colocasia Stir Fry

While I am dealing with grief and loss, I have come to realize that the thing that is helping the most is food, memories and most of all, writing. Cooking and eating the food that dad loved the most is what is making me feel that he is around. That this is one of the ways I can feel re-connected with him. I have been furiously cooking the dishes he loved and I made this Crispy Punjabi Arbi the other day and while eating it, I realized that a lot of those recipes don't exist on the blog. So you … [Read more...]

Shalgam ka bharta | Mashed Turnip Stir Fry

How to make Shalgam ka bharta | Mashed Turnip Stir Fry | Spice Turnip Mash Shalgam ka bharta (or what we also fancily name Mashed Turnip Stir Fry or Spiced Turnip mash) is one of the few dishes my badi mummy was known for. Almost everything she made was magical, but this was among the top 5 dishes that she made. The name itself evokes many memories for me. I recall she fooling me that it was potato when I was a child and me happily eating wondering how does potato taste so different. Later when … [Read more...]

Le Cirque Signature, Leela Palace Bangalore

A review of the Le Cirque Signature restaurant in Leela Palace, Bangalore. Le Cirque is an iconic restaurant that originated in New York. I have fond memories of reading about meals in Le Cirque in various books and magazines.. It was a pleasure being invited to a meal in their Bangalore branch which is located inside Leela Palace on Old Airport road. It was a great evening full of interesting conversations with my fellow diners who mentioned some of the edible stuff which probably shouldn't … [Read more...]

Chikki Brownies | Brownies with Peanut Praline

Chikki Brownies are the perfect fusion sweets to make for any special occasion. Combining the international flavours of brownies and topping them with our Indian chikkis, this is one sweet which is bound to be a hit with everyone! I love the idea of bringing together various cuisines and these chikki brownies are a result of this idea! Several years ago, I started a range of baked goodies for Diwali called “Flavour Bombs”. These were the baked goodies which drew inspiration … [Read more...]