Crabs with Noodles is the kind of dish I come back to whenever I want to make something that feels like an occasion but still fits inside a regular Saturday …
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Chicken in Wine Sauce became a regular in my kitchen because of my husband. He is not someone who asks for the same thing twice, so when he came back …
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Chicken with Vegetables is one of those recipes I started making when I needed dinner sorted but still wanted something better than plain dal chawal. My neighbor in Pune used …
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The first time someone cooks fish properly – not just edible, but actually good – there is usually a moment of quiet disbelief. The oil, just enough. The spices, bloomed …
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Minced Lamb Patties showed up at every family gathering when I was growing up, usually made by my aunt who refused to share the recipe for years. She finally relented …
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Stir Fried Chicken showed up in my weekly rotation after a particularly hectic month when I needed something that tasted complex but did not ask for constant attention. My neighbour …
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Chocolate and Baileys Cheesecake first came into my kitchen about five years ago when I needed something fancy but foolproof for a dinner party. I had just moved into a …
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Marble Cake was the first proper cake I learned to make without my mother hovering over my shoulder, back when I was still nervous about whether eggs would actually thicken …
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Walnut Cheesecake first showed up in my kitchen about five years ago when a friend brought over a slice from a bakery in Bandra. I loved how it tasted less …
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Oven Baked Meat Stuffed Brinjals came into my life when I was looking for a way to use minced lamb that did not involve the usual keema curry. My husband …
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Baked Bananas showed up at a cousin’s wedding dinner years ago, served in individual ramekins with the sauce pooled on the side. I remember scraping the dish clean and asking …
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Lamb Do Piaza is the first dish I learned to cook when I wanted to move beyond one-pot curries. My aunt made it every year for Eid, and I remember …
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Stir Fried Mutton Podimas is something I started making after tasting a similar dish at a friend’s place in Chennai. She made it with leftover dal from the previous night, …
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Paneer Podimas with Eggs started showing up in my kitchen after I had leftover paneer from making palak paneer one weekend. I did not want to make another curry, so …
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Luqmi came into my kitchen through my neighbour, who would bring a plateful wrapped in foil every Ramadan. I finally asked for the recipe after the third year of hinting. …
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Parda Tandoori Murgh is one of those recipes I kept seeing in old Mughlai cookbooks but never tried until a friend served it at a dinner party years ago. The …
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Chicken Ghee Roast is a popular dish from coastal Karnataka, where bold spices meet the richness of ghee. The recipe takes boneless chicken and coats it in a fragrant mix …
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Garlic and Chicken Pepper Stir Fry is one of those weeknight dinners that delivers big flavor without fuss. You start by blooming whole spices in hot oil, which fills your …
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Paneer Biryani is one of those recipes I turn to when I want something special but do not have hours to spend in the kitchen. This version layers rice with …
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Ragi Adai brings together the goodness of finger millet with the familiar comfort of a savory pancake. Unlike dosa, this recipe relies on a soft dough rather than batter, which …
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Chicken Dilruba is one of those dishes that feels special without being overly complicated. The name itself hints at something beloved, and the recipe lives up to it with layers …
