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by Monika

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The Perfect Winter Sandwich – Green Peas & Roasted Tomatoes

Green Peas & Roasted Tomatoes come together to form that Perfect Winter Sandwich. One that you will want to eat every day for the rest of the winter. Winters are almost here and with that is the need to eat warm, cheesy foods. Winter also means that green peas are here. I couldn't help but combine these two to create that Perfect Winter Sandwich. Green Peas & Roasted Tomatoes with a generous dose of cheese. If you try this one, I assure you will fall in love with it. I love many … [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...]

Prawn Masala : Easy weeknight dinner

This super easy, ready in 20 minutes Prawn Masala is just the recipe you need for weekday dinner. It works fantastically well as meal prep boxes too. A total winning recipe if you ask me! I love Prawns! In fact, all of us at home love prawns and that is just one of the reasons this Prawn Masala is a winning recipe for us. My son is slowly turning into a carnivore and no you aren't allowed to stare at me or blame me for it. In spite of getting chicken or fish in school lunch every day, he … [Read more...]

Mango Phirni – Creamy mango and rice pudding

Mango Phirni - Creamy mango and rice pudding is one of the best desserts one can make with mangoes. Easy to make, gluten free and so delicious. You and your guests will be licking fingers every time you make this ! Perfect dish to bid goodbye to our beloved mangoes in style. Bringing to you today is a tale of Punjabi lunch, recipe of Mango phirni but before that a little ramblings of what has been happening in life. July has been a dismissal month for the blog. Inspite of having so much to … [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...]

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...]

Paniyaram – Delectable Little Pieces Of Heaven!

Bored of having the regular idly-dosas for breakfast? A traditional primarily Tamizh breakfast, these paniyarams or idly-batter bondas are a welcome respite - Crispy on the outside and soft inside with seasoning, these soft bundles of joy are a delight with some steaming hot sambhar and chutney! This paniyaram recipe is incredibly easy and can be made in a jiffy. Breakfasts are usually rushed in everyone’s household’s including ours, but this hardly requires any prep - so am happy.  Everyone … [Read more...]

Mango Sriracha Hummus Recipe

How to make Mango Sriracha Hummus.  Easy, delicious, healthy and spicy dip for the summer. And what is even better it works well as a spread too. I made a large batch last week and it got over in less than a day. All of us at home have been eating with EVERY THING. Even with parantha. Yes don't look at me like that, try it and you might be doing the same. Mango Sriracha Hummus is a delicious, spicy, creamy dip which is my new found love. I have been obsessed with mangoes this season and created … [Read more...]

Easy Egg Curry – 20 minutes Everyday Egg Curry

A very easy, ready in 20 minutes Egg Curry recipe for weekday dinners. This is a recipe I learnt from my house help and is now my go to Egg Curry recipe for the days I am in a hurry. Steam some rice on the side, slice some onions and you can have a perfect healthy dinner in under 30 minutes. Egg curry is one of the comfort foods for both me and the husband. Actually for me eggs are, I need an egg almost on a daily basis specially in my breakfast. I have been known to make a sunny side up with … [Read more...]