Explore & Engage with the sights sounds and smells of the places and flavors as we have experienced
There is something about the smell of barbeque and Summer. It’s like one is the harbinger of the other. Due to the crisis we are facing this year, I was sorely missing this association and everything that comes with Summer i.e, Barbeques, Friends and the …
Now I know why people develop an addiction to bread making. Tried my hand on making simple Rosemary Garlic Focaccia bread with Jalapeno topping/ Focaccia al rosmarino. The entire process was really satisfying and it also taught me that patience and love can bring out …
Shrimp in Mustard & Coconut milk gravy/Shorshe Chingri has a taste that is unique to Bengal. The subtle sweetness of coconut milk with a hint of heat from the mustard, green chillies and mustard oil is the signature of this dish. One of my favourite …
Like every other aspect of our lives and personalities, our mothers have a deep influence on our tastes and culinary preferences. My mom is the reason why I am so enamored by Bengali cuisine. Every other day I had a chance to enjoy various versions …
An effortless Veggie Korma (without onion and garlic) can lift your mood from feeling blue to bright! This dish is full of powder packed, nutrient rich ingredients. Tastes best as a side dish with any Pulao/ steamed rice/ Chapati or Naan Bread. Give it a …
If green shows up on his plate in this form, he never says no, otherwise my husband is a meat lover. However, in search of some nutritious, healthy food and to satisfy my craving for rice I made this quick spinach & parsley rice in …
My dad’s staple evening snack with his favourite cup of darjeeling tea is “Muri” (Puffed Rice) and sometimes “Muri Chire Bhaja” (A mixture of roasted puffed rice, flattened rice, peanuts & spices). And some memories are so nostalgic that it pushes us to relive them. …
Are you Greek or Cypriot? Then you probably havent missed out on this jewel of a dessert. Otherwise read on. “Kalo Prama” translates to “Good stuff”. And believe me when they say that. It is good. Period. The semolina based batter is easy to make …
“Gajar ka halwa” is one of the most popular Indian desserts. At the same time it is unlike most Indian sweets which are primarily milk product based. In this case our humble carrots form the base of this dish while Cardamom, Nutmeg and Ghee impart …
“Doro” means chicken and “Wot” means stew. This is considered as Ethiopia’s national dish. It is a slow cooked onion gravy based chicken dish. Things that make this preparation unique is the typical spice blend called ‘Berbere’ and a spiced butter called ‘Niter Kibbeh’. Although …
I was a kind of person who would never buy a carrot cake from a store. People usually make Carrot cakes at home during Easter. I tasted it for the first time at one my friends’ place in Ohio and it had frosting on it. I really liked it, but I mostly prefer cakes without any kind of frosting. So last week I came up with this recipe and wanted to share it with you. Considering that it is super moist & without frosting , you can serve it as a tea cake. I think it should be enjoyed all year long.
