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Shahi Dhingri Matar Malai – Vegan Mushroom Peas Curry

Hugely popular winter-time North Indian curry made with fresh button mushrooms, paneer & fresh green peas lightly simmered in a delicate cashew paste gravy & aromatic spices. Best served with your favourite crispy, flaky ajwain pudina parathas. What a delectable combination & great way to set off the chilly wintry weekend! The addition of paneerContinue reading “Shahi Dhingri Matar Malai – Vegan Mushroom Peas Curry”

Madras Betel Leaves Soup – Vetrilai Rasam

Ever since I moved to South India and tasted Rasam 20 odd years ago, I have been hooked onto it. While most South Indian weddings and ceremonies end on a sweet note with some milk based pudding, I’m sure to be the odd one, always making a beeline for the rasam counter to complete myContinue reading “Madras Betel Leaves Soup – Vetrilai Rasam”

Mumbai Veg Tava Pulao

Today I bring to you, the street-side version of the humble Vegetable pulao, all buttered & spiced up, ensuring your hunger pangs are simply driven away by the enormous trampoline-sized, multipurpose sizzling flat pan or tava on which it is prepared. Do stop by for one of these inexpensive street vendor performances, when you areContinue reading “Mumbai Veg Tava Pulao”

Broccoli Walnut Pesto Crostini

Let’s party! It’s the weekend! I must’ve been Italian in one of my previous lives’ cause I love everything about traditional Italian food including the garlic overload & crusty bread that goes with almost everything. I enjoy making Basil Pesto Sauce when it rains, when friends are coming over, or simply because I justContinue reading “Broccoli Walnut Pesto Crostini”

Gooey Fudgy Very Berry Brownies

Have I told you lately that I love you? Well, fresh juicy, strawberry-filled gooey fudgy brownies will most certainly say it for you! What better than a classic combination of berries n chocolate to sweeten your Valentine week. Be prepared to lick your fingers ‘cause these have an extra rich gooey, fudgy centre with aContinue reading “Gooey Fudgy Very Berry Brownies”