I am in the middle of a whirlwind trip to India. It was supposed to be a 4-week stay which, as expected, as has extended onto a 6-week affair. Amid the chaos, drama, crowds, relatives, and queues, I have not really got much time to sit down and write out a recipe or even cook … Continue reading »
Spring is in the air! Flowers and berries and birds have sprung into life. I have moved all the potted plants back outside (where they belong) and got all the heavy woollens out of the way. And to make things happier, it was the husband’s birthday yesterday. I wanted to bake a light and fruity cake for … Continue reading »
Once upon a time, there lived a miserly Nawab with a nasty sense of humor. He would give out stale bread to his subjects just for fun. Tired of his antics, the Nawab’s cook took a couple of pieces of stale bread, dipped it in sweetened condensed milk and garnished it with nuts and saffron, and served … Continue reading »
Your wedding day and the next few days after that will be burnt in your memory for all things romantic and new. While I had my fair share of wedding fun, one particular memory will forever remain with me. The day after our wedding, we were exhausted and really wanted to take it easy. And … Continue reading »
You know how you have those days when you are just not in the mood to go all Food Network-y and just want to keep it simple? My idea of keeping it simple would be using as little pots and pans as possible. Rice and vegetables tossed in together to create a complete meal — … Continue reading »
Last November, when I was spending time at my parents’ place in Kerala, a vegetable vendor passed by carrying a fruit-like vegetable that is not normally found or cooked in the area. My mother and I had no idea what this pear-shaped green vegetable was called. We went ahead and bought it anyway. I later … Continue reading »
What happens when you have some of that good ole pancake mix lying in your pantry and you really are not in the mood for pancakes? You are in the mood for some cake and coffee! How about some spice cake? This is the quickest cake ever. I found this recipe on the back of … Continue reading »
My husband has two guilty pleasures : Coca-cola and chocolate. As for me, I like neither. But with all the love that is in the air, this day, it only seemed natural for me to combine these two and put it in the oven to bake something he would have to love. (Or. love to … Continue reading »
If I have had a hectic week, I like to have a lazy brunch and really take it easy. If you ask me, Saturday mornings are meant to begin late! How about some potato cutlets for brunch? It is perfect with some ketchup or green chutney. :) What You’ll Need Potatoes : 2, boiled, peeled, mashed Onions … Continue reading »
Here is a quick one for a busy weeknight. Toss. Stir-fry. Serve. Well, almost! When you are too tired on a Tuesday night, or when you are in the middle of a move (like me), simple and tasty dinners are the need of the hour. I used flat rice noodles and frozen vegetables to come up … Continue reading »
