The years while we grew the only millet we heard about was Bajra ( Pearl Millet).  Making a khichri, every winter was a tradition, and we would wonder what is that makes it so special. Realised only when started understanding the nuances of cooking, as the millets are poor man's grain, fills ...

Amrood kee Subzi, may not sound very familiar to many. But this is a common form in which a guava is eaten in Rajasthan Households, and in parts of Uttar Pradesh. This gravy is best made with sweet ripe guava, just when they are firm yet completely ripe, just before they start getting squishy. ...

Every Travel brings several stories, a few new terms added to my vocabulary, a few new culinary introductions, many new kitchen secrets learnt. My Kolkata Trip, brought me so many new facts about Bengali food, which till then was just about sondesh, fish and rice to me. This is how ...

Delhi festival scene marks the beginning of winters and a series of in-house parties. With the parties, I always try to look out for some easy to cook and easy to serve recipes. This recipe was actually conceived by my daughter after I almost banned their KFC crispy chicken. Si one day asked me, ...

Birthday celebrations with friends just add an extra pleasure into baking. Baking for friends and family is what makes me happy any day. My friends are not so demanding but they just call up for something different every time. I wonder that is enough of demands to keep me looking and find ideas on ...

Sattu is a poor man's meal. This saying is popular in Rural India, where Sattu is considered as a complete nutritious meal. Sattu is powdered black chana. It is high in proteins, fiber, and nutrients and the same time an excellent coolant. Sattu to me is an example of one ingredient which is ...

Red wine citrus sangria in the middle of summers , looks like a perfect drink for now, and more so after my recent trip to Spain. After reaching any  city, we would stroll our bags , pull ourselves, looking not so strange in the new city and looking for our Air BNB address through the Google maps , ...

Quick Kharbooja cooler is one drink which I found a great way of quick hydration in humid summers. Consuming a glass of kharbooja drink in morning helps in great digestion. It is a good source of carotenes, Vitamin C and A, and is great for hair and skin. Cantaloupe drink Peak summers routine in ...