Fasting and Feasting in Indian household are the two main ideas behind the food. Navratras mark the auspicious Nine days pooja celebrations happening in various parts of the country. The food varies from community to community. For my household in childhood, my aunts and mom would prepare for ...

Indian households thrive on their traditional recipes, and the dadi naani style of cooking brings that bond at the meal time. Aam ka achar or the raw mango pickle is one such recipe, which brings hundreds of family memories of summer holidays at naani's home, helping our aunts make barnis( ceramic ...

Thandai  as a drink, is relished for its saffron, almond flavours and the cooling effect it has on the system. Holi, is a Hindu festival which marks the beginning of the summers, and thus Thandai, which makes the most popular drink for the festival, is just apt for the occasion. The ...

When it's about having Paranthas , Something spicy on my paranthas is the most desired way to have them. These large chunky stuffed chilis and that coarse masala, is finger licking good, and I can eat it just like that if something is left on my plate. There are instances when I eat them with ...

Winters in North of India, and the Iconic Gajar Gobhi Shalgam Ka achar are known to be enjoyed by all. To me I was Introduced to this Winter favourite after my inclusion in the Mittal Family. But for years Bhuaji would send a jar full of it, before I learnt it from her. I always enjoyed the ...

Winters, and some hot halwa ( A Indian Pudding) after a meal, or even had just like that, has been a family tradition, I have grown up with. Maaji, Grandmom, would happily make us a bowl of Halwa after our dinners. Someday would be sooji ka halwa ( semolina), some days it will be Attey ka ...

Besan Ke Ladoo, reminds me of Maaji( as I called my grand mother ), and each bitereminds of her sweet voice, her love, and how each time she would  visit us she would unconditionally bring A big kanaster( canister) full of Besan Ke Ladoo. Besan Laddu I have been making them since ever I ...

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 ...