Chennai is a heritage-rich city and a part of life that's close to my heart. I came back to the town to relive this nostalgia. I  planned my stay so that I was close to the most happening part of the city. I.e. Mylapore. More about Mylapore Mylapore is the place of choice, to be able ...

Krishna is the closest to life, as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna and his childhood are lived in each Indian household with kids. Mothers see him in their little child. Most of us must have enacted as Kaanha/Radha in our school dramas. I also remember dressing CM now a young lad as Krishna ...

This piece of my blog is close to my heart for many reasons. The last few months made it almost impossible to think about travel. Had been quite a few months of remorse and being sad. My bday this year brought a reason to step out and do what I always like. A day out all by myself was on my mind. ...

Raita or spiced yogurt is a quintessential summer dish in Indian homes. It's the sour-sweet curd and the kind of spices or various add ons that create a new magic every time. In the regular household, Cucumber, or finely chopped tomatoes and onions are used to make routine affair Raita. We also ...

Falsa remains my childhood fruit. The stories are many, and all over my mind. Any post which has falsa or Jamun or mango revives my summers from childhood. Maa till now knew how this can bring a smile to my face. I call them priceless memories. This post came at a time when I was struggling to ...

Bengali Khichuri is a vegetarian dish made as a prashad during Puja days, and made with Gobindobhog rice and moong dal.

Khichadi is a comfort meal. We all know it as a comfort meal. Khichadi is known to be made in different ways in different parts of the country. Broken wheat has been a favorite meal, when mom would cook it with a warm peas curry and serve, on a winter evening. This khichadi is an ...