Creamy Whole Black Lentil Curry-Dairy Free Dal Makhani

Butter Dal/ Dal Makhani/ Maa ki Dal(Mom’s Dal) is a simple, lite & delectable combination of whole black lentils & red kidney beans, traditionally slow cooked for hours to rich creamy perfection with some roasted Indian spices. It can then be tempered with a large dollop of wholesome ghee or clarified butter for added richness.Continue reading “Creamy Whole Black Lentil Curry-Dairy Free Dal Makhani”

Super Healthy Crisp Foxnuts Mixture – Makhana Poha Chivda

Childhood summers in one frame. This post is an ode to the simple tasty unassuming chivda / roasted tea time mixture that forms an indispensable part of my growing up years, reminiscent of many a summer well spent in my Uncle’s home in Lonavala, Maharashtra & hence I truly believe that you can take aContinue reading “Super Healthy Crisp Foxnuts Mixture – Makhana Poha Chivda”

Burmese Vegetarian Khaukswe

Christmas season is already upon us & what better way to commemorate this weekend in December than to share with all of you, an heirloom recipe passed down 4 generations. An eternal family favourite from The Rangoon Cookbook, first published in 1954, synonymous with Burma & my great grand mom-in-law who lived and honed herContinue reading “Burmese Vegetarian Khaukswe”

The Sassy Bombay Masala Grilled Sandwich

This delightful, super delicious & lip-smacking quintessential go-to snack is found at most street corners in Mumbai and is a must-try one! Getting caught in Mumbai rains at odd times with hunger cramps, and having that heavenly smell of buttery grilled / toasted veggie chutney sandwich is sure to make anyone drool! Being a die-hardContinue reading “The Sassy Bombay Masala Grilled Sandwich”

Hearty Italian Minestrone Soup

Chilly winter evenings and a large bowl of steaming hot n’ hearty Italian minestrone soup (pronounced mini-stron-ee or mini-stron-eh) served with fresh warm bread & butter! Mmm.. happiness is hot soup on a cold day! Soup season is here to stay. An ideal dinner soup for all appetites thanks to its thick, rustic consistency providedContinue reading “Hearty Italian Minestrone Soup”