Recently Fairtrade Original introduced Banana blossoms in a can and I attended an online workshop to make Thai fish cakes using banana blossoms. But I had to try my all time favorite Mocha’r ghonto that I haven’t had in the last 3 years and wanted to check if a canned Read more…
Everytime I am asked what my favorite aubergine dish is – it keeps changing with season and my mood but I can tell you one thing this recipe – Panch phoron diye doi begun (in Dutch – Aubergine met yoghurt) is by far my most favorite recipe. It is grilled/shallow Read more…
Madras Diaries is here to make a statement Madras Diaries started last year in the middle of global pandemic in the heart of Amsterdam right in between all the chique cafes and restaurants. You must think who does that when you would only serve south Indian food whereas your neighbour Read more…
Indian Street Food & Co is situated a few kilometers away from Amsterdam in a city named Amstelveen and has really made my chaat (salty, sweet, sour streetfood type) cravings find a solution. They have a beautiful outdoor and a chique indoor seating as well, but this place is built Read more…
This is the list of orgaizations that I have found that accept international payments as a non-resident of India. If you would like to help India combat the current COVID-19 crisis, you could visit any of these following links and donate a starting minimum amount of €10 This list is Read more…
Diwali is knocking at the door and I am sure you are in the mega cleaning your house mode like me. Every corner needs to look spick and span. In between all that cleaning, cooking and loads of cooking needs to happen. And what’s more festive and royal than a Read more…
Festive season is here almost The festive season of India starting with Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali is here. The idea of this post came in when I decided to look for gifts for my family back in India. Given the current economic crisis in India due to the pandemic, Read more…
It is summer time here in the Netherlands and nothing can describe summer better than the supply of fresh fruits and berries throughout the market. I feel almost tempted to buy all these fresh fruits in bulk and find a way to store them throughout the year. If you feel Read more…
Aubergine/Eggplants or Begun in Bengali is the biggest love and I for some strange reason missed out on that bandwagon for really long time. I had this weird scratchy allergy in my throat induced everytime I ate eggplants and I seemed to avoid everything made with that vegetable. My mother Read more…
I recently happened to visit a farm in Amsterdam West where I could go berry picking. I happened to vlog my entire experience and if you like you could watch it here – https://youtu.be/hTht4Lki_s4 . At the same farm, they also grow a lot of organic vegetables and fruits. I Read more…
