Mixed Vegetable Kurma is something my aunt used to make on Sunday mornings when the whole family gathered. She would start early, grinding the coconut paste while the rice was …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Matar Gujiya showed up at my neighbour’s Holi party about six years ago, and I kept thinking they were sweet gujiyas until I bit into one. The savoury filling caught …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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Key Highlights Smoothies and juices provide a convenient way to increase fruit and vegetable intake. Smoothies retain fibre, while juices offer quicker nutrient absorption and hydration support. Both drinks can …

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan is one of those recipes I avoided for years because it looked fussy. I first tasted it at a friend’s wedding in Hyderabad, served alongside biryani, …

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes showed up regularly at Parsi wedding buffets when I was growing up, and I never paid much attention until I moved into my first apartment. I was …

Paneer Lajawab is one of those dishes I started making when I got tired of the same old stuffed bhindi routine. My mother in law gave me the idea years …

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 …