Jackfruit the magical vegetable from tropical countries are the biggest blessing in form of nutrition. It is great source of iron, minerals and protein and yes the texture gives the feeling of eating meat. What more does one need? Fake, plant-based meat but from a real vegetable! Jackfruit or also Read more…
Tucked away in the centre of the busy streets of Amsterdam is this amazing hidden gem called Bhatti Pasal. As an Indian from Kolkata (East of India) which shares fairly close/undefined borders with Nepal, I have had the experience of growing up with Nepali food. The biggest fascination growing Read more…
I love the versatility of chickpeas and I am obsessed with vegan patties/savory cookies. I paired carrot, zucchini with chickpea to make these amazing patties which can be had for breakfast or as snacks anytime. Carrot Zucchini Chickpea cookies are so easy and soak up really less oil. If you Read more…
Spicy dip and Sauces are my favorite and it is obvious given my Indian roots. Harissa is this amazing sauce that is very easily available in almost all major supermarkets around the world, but the joys of making it at home, is always special. Isn’t it? Harissa is an North Read more…
Another easy, filling supper recipe at my home is the Curried Roasted Butter Squash Soup. There are several ways in which butternut squash can be used and I for sure don’t limit the use only in autumn. I use it for various recipes throughout the year in forms of curries, Read more…
Garlic in Yoghurt may sound weird to many Indians but trust me when you taste it. This turns out to be my favorite dip of all time. Greek Tzatziki Dip features in all my parties and I love how easy it is to make it. You need minimum amount of Read more…
Do you have friends coming over for drinks over the weekend and you are not sure what to make for a dip. Try Mango Feta dip which can be made in just 5 mins. And the best part is that it needs only 3 ingredients. Isn’t that cool. Once you Read more…
I love SIMPLE recipes and especially everything that comes out of Ottolenghi’s book for sure. I tried making these sweet potato cookies that he recommends to pair with lime yoghurt dip. I made them several times and have been pairing them with different dips. This time I paired it with Read more…
Do you love Pakoras, Bhajjis? I mean let’s be honest everyone likes deep fried stuff. And this pakora has a special place in my heart. I lived in Hyderabad (in South of India) for 4 years for my University studies and Mirchi Bhajji was my savior. I remember having this Read more…
Bengalis and Potatoes are indispensable. There are almost all dishes in Bengali cuisine which uses potatoes in some or the other way. But of course you are free to cook without them always. Aloo Phulkopir Dalna or Bengali Cauliflower Curry is a classic dish served along with many other curries Read more…
