Handed Down, Borrowed, Shared Stories For the Plate
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Think You Hate Brussels Sprouts? It Might Be The Cooking Technique
This is not a gloat post. But I have never understood why people hated Brussels sprouts. I make roasted Brussels sprouts quite often in our household. If I’m in the mood for something a bit more elaborate, I pair the roasted brussels sprouts with rice noodles and a mean peanut sauce from Isa Chandra Moskowitz.…
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Why Palak Paneer Tastes Different Every Time
I’m not a food historian or from the North Western part of India. But I am a food enthusiast and I love dissecting food and analysing the whys, the hows, and the why nots of cooking. Home cooked or restaurant-style, it doesn’t matter. Today I dissect a recipe that is easily in my top 5…
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Nostalgic Newspaper Cones: Tea Kadai Masala Vadai | Chana Dal Vada Recipe
Nostalgic in newspaper cones: A South Indian classic Masala Vadai recipe for thundu pasi moments, with a tea kadai soul
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Why I Hate Indian Podis and Why You Should Too
I hate Indian Podis. They are so ridiculously simple and versatile for a dish that tastes so phenomenal. And because of how insanely simple they are, you can’t be bothered conjuring a quick fix recipe for your weeknight meal. All you need is podi, some hot rice, and some hot ghee. For that something green,…