Salmon Pasta
On Migration: Part Three: The Shani Bazar
On Migration: Part Two: On Buying Groceries
On Migration
Arbi ki Sabzi in the Instant Pot
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A humble bowl of Moong Dal Khichdi
In the past few months of the pandemic, some enthusiastic family members and friends have really taken to cooking and have been trying out elaborate dishes in the kitchen. From Jalebis, Rasgullas, Banana Breads to Chicken Korma, Biryani and what not, they have embraced recipes
Arhar Dal with Heeng Jeera Chaunk
This is one of my favourite dal recipes and also one of the simplest I know. This Old Delhi style creamy Arhar dal with heeng jeera chaunk (tadka) is a recipe from my maternal grandmother. My maternal grandmother or Chaiiji, as we all fondly called
Arhar ki Dal
Dal – Chawal and Dal – Roti are soul foods for any Indian or maybe even a South Asian person. Whatever dal you prefer, the combination of the humble dal with rice or dal roti sabzi set off cozy memories of home and everything familiar.
Instant Pot Chhole Masala
It’s almost been a year since I moved to Chicago from India. And, for several months I have been contemplating the interconnectedness of food with nostalgia and memory. When the flavours of curry leaves waft from my aloo curry I can imagine my grandma labouring
Tadka Sprouts
It is no secret that lentils or legumes are a good source of protein, especially in a vegetarian or vegan diet. But they are also a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre along with a reasonable amount of carbohydrates. So a bowl of
