Vanilla and Almond Cake became my go-to after I struggled with overly complicated layered cakes that never set properly. A friend shared this recipe years ago when I needed something …

Tandoori Chicken Wraps became my go-to recipe the year I moved into a flat with no outdoor space and a temperamental oven. I missed the charred edges and smoky depth …

Coconut Prawns with Cucumber Salad became a regular in my kitchen after I tried a similar dish at a coastal restaurant in Kerala, though theirs was deep fried and served …

Ragi Noodles became part of my rotation after a visit to a health food store near my neighbourhood market. I bought a pack out of curiosity, not really expecting much. …

Key Highlights Buddha Purnima special food focuses on simple, vegetarian, and sattvic dishes Traditional offerings include kheer, khichdi, fruits, and milk-based preparations The food reflects values of mindfulness, balance, and …

Fish with Mango Sauce became a regular in my kitchen after a friend served it at a Sunday lunch years ago. I was skeptical about pairing mango with fish, but …

Masala Kadala is the kind of dish I first saw at a wedding feast in Kerala, where it was served on banana leaves with puffed puris. The sheer drama of …

Mutton Kuzhambu is what my mother-in-law makes when the family gathers on weekends, and after watching her a few times, I understood why she never skips the double grinding step. …

Pulippu (Tamarind) Kootu is something my mother made on days when we had run out of sambar but still needed something tangy and filling to go with rice. She would …

Vazhaipoo Poriyal is one of those recipes my grandmother insisted I learn before I moved out, and I am grateful she did. The first time I cleaned a banana flower …

Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu was something I watched my grandmother make every few months when I was young, always on a weekend morning when she had time to sit with the flower. …

Parwal Kocheko is a dish I first tasted at a Bengali friend’s dinner party about six years ago, and I spent the next week trying to replicate it. The stuffed …

Key Highlights Fruits provide essential vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants that support digestion and immunity. Eating fruits alone may lead to early hunger due to the lack of protein and healthy …

Key Highlights Healthy alternatives reduce excess oil, sodium, and processed ingredients compared to regular potato chips Baked, roasted, and air-fried snacks improve nutritional value while maintaining crunch Options include vegetables, …

Key Highlights Chamthong, Eromba, and Singju highlight the core flavors of Manipuri cuisine Fermented ingredients like ngari, soibum, and hawaijar add depth and umami Chak-Hao Kheer stands out as a …

Peanut Butter Noodles started showing up on my table when I needed something fast after late work shifts and realised I had noodles, peanut butter, and soy sauce sitting around. …

Ilish Macher Paturi (Bengali Hilsa Curry) became a regular in my kitchen after I watched my neighbor make it one afternoon using hilsa she had brought back from Kolkata. I …

Capsicum Kairas is one of those recipes my aunt used to make during the monsoon months when we wanted something warm but not too heavy. She would pressure cook the …

Gobhi Musallam is one of those dishes I started making after attending a potluck dinner at a neighbour’s place where she served whole spiced cauliflower in a tomato cream gravy. …

Khichra became a regular in my kitchen after I first tasted it at a friend’s Eid gathering years ago. I was surprised by how different it felt from haleem, which …

Spice crusted Steak with Cucumber Salad is one of those recipes I started making after a visit to a friend’s place in Pune, where her mother served something similar for …