Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce became a staple in my kitchen after I got tired of buying bottles that tasted more of corn syrup than actual chilli. I started making this …
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Chicken and Rajma Rice came about on a weeknight when I had both leftover rajma and rice sitting in the fridge, and I was determined not to eat them plain …
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Key Highlights Natural nitrates in beetroot may help support circulation and workout stamina. Beetroot works well in juices, curries, salads, soups, and healthy snacks. Fibre, folate, potassium, and antioxidants contribute …
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Patrel showed up in my life through a Gujarati neighbor who brought over a small box during Diwali, and I spent the next week trying to figure out how she …
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Stuffed Chicken is something my aunt used to make for Christmas lunch every year, and I started copying her method about five years ago when I wanted to bring something …
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Key Highlights Brunch dishes combine breakfast and lunch into one balanced weekend meal. Indian brunch ideas offer more savoury variety and regional flavours than regular brunch menus. A balanced brunch …
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Paneer 65 showed up at a friend’s birthday party years ago, and I spent the rest of the evening asking her mother for the recipe. What stuck with me was …
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Cauliflower Tomato Curry is what I make when I want something warming but do not feel like spending an hour in the kitchen. I first had a version of this …
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French Fries became a weekend staple in my kitchen after I had twins and needed snacks that could be prepped while one baby napped and fried quickly later. I started …
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Prawn Pulao with Brinjals is something I started making after tasting a version at a coastal Andhra restaurant in Bangalore. They served it with a simple raita, and I remember …
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Baked Brinjals in Spicy Gravy came into my rotation after a potluck where someone brought a similar layered vegetable dish that vanished within minutes. I wanted something that looked impressive …
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Tandoori Chicken is what I make when I want that smoky, charred flavor without setting up outdoor equipment or dealing with skewers over a gas flame. I started making this …
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Stuffed Tortillas came into my rotation after a particularly chaotic week when I had sausages thawing and a can of kidney beans staring at me from the pantry. I threw …
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Warm Chicken Tikka Salad came into my kitchen about three years ago when I had leftover curry powder and a head of lettuce that needed using. I did not want …
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Black Forest Cake Roll is something I started making after a birthday party disaster years ago. I had planned a three layer cake, but the sponge layers cracked when I …
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Punjabi Milk Curry showed up in my kitchen the first time I had extra milk sitting around and no paneer on hand. My neighbour mentioned her mother used to make …
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Shrimp Taco Salad came into my rotation during a particularly hot May when turning on the oven felt unbearable. I wanted taco flavours without the heaviness, and this salad delivered …
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BBQ Chicken Pizza became a regular in my kitchen after I tried making it for a cousin’s birthday party about three years ago. She had been asking for something different …
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Fattoush became a regular in my kitchen after a Lebanese neighbor brought it to a potluck dinner three years ago. I grew up eating Indian salads that were mostly raw …
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Mushrooms cooked in Vegetable Stock became my go-to after a dinner at my aunt’s place in Pune, where she served something similar alongside jeera rice. I asked for the recipe …
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Mussel Salad first appeared on my table after a beach holiday in Goa, where I had something similar at a shack near Baga. The version there used tiny local mussels …
