Kitchenpostcards — snippets from our kitchens

Haak ka Saag – North Indian Style Collard Greens and Spinach

My Mom’s Easy Chocolate Pudding with a Secret Ingredient

Yes, you read that right! This version of hot chocolate is desi! Desi or something belonging to “desh” or country is a term often used in context of anything and everything Indian, Pakistani or from the larger sub-continent. But why would I do that to

Hot Toddy

Finally, there’s a nip in the air in Dubai. It’s the season to meet friends and spread some holiday cheer. That means a lot of al fresco dining and spending time outdoors for us Dubai residents. This is also the time where people catch a

Homemade Badam Sharbat

We all have funny stories of certain cousins or even siblings who, in their childhood, would sneakily finish certain food stuffs without anyone knowing. I must admit that I was one of those kids. During my summer vacations, I would often open my Grandmother’s fridge,

Boston Sour

The first time I was offered a Pisco based cocktail with a creamy layer of egg white on it, I didn’t react enthusiastically. Egg in a cocktail? The idea wasn’t very appealing. But then I tasted it and ever since it has been my desire

Of Smoothies and Smoothie bowls

Smoothies are a delightful addition to one’s breakfast menu. Growing up, summer breakfasts were incomplete without a cool milkshake or smoothie. My dad has always been the self-appointed smoothie or milkshake maker in our house. Mom would have to leave for work much earlier leaving