17 Jul
I bought a pack of dried black limes a few months back. After one use, the rest of the pack sat dormant in the pantry. Recently I wondered if the limes were still fit for consumption – and learned to my pleasant surprise that dried limes store extremely well and should be usable for over a year.
So I experimented with making a dried black lime beverage.
25 Jun
We are truly blessed in India to have access to a wide variety of mangoes* – from the tangy Totapuri to the syrupy-sweet Chausa, from the small Sindhura to the massive Banganapalli – each abundant in our neighborhood stores.
Regional variations exist of course: try as we might, we cannot get Bihar’s Malda mangoes in Bangalore (no, please don’t tell me they are on Blinkit; you need to eat the real deal) – but these variations only add to the richness of India’s mangoscape.
4 Jun
Assorted food photographs from a summer 2026 trip to warm and cheerful London. Strawberries and olives, shapely tomatoes and flat peaches, tea and a vegetarian Sunday roast!
10 Apr
What do you do with an assortment of vegetables when the clock says snack-time? Make mixed vegetable pakoras, if you ask me. This pakora recipe does not demand exactness; take the broad template and switch around the veggies and/or quantities as you wish.
5 Apr
Wondering what gift to pick for a food lover or home cook, without burning a hole in your pocket? Here are nine unique, great-looking, budget-friendly kitchen gift ideas under $50 for you to choose from.
From handcrafted kitchen tools to quirky tea accessories, beautiful serving pieces and illustrated cookbooks, there’s something here for every kind of food enthusiast.
10 Nov
Chickpeas lend themselves generously to experimentation. The classic channa masala with its onion-garlic base is by no means the only way to cook this legume curry-style. Chickpeas CAN be curried without a shred of onion and garlic – check out these recipes from the blog archives, for example: aloo chhole, dahi chhole.
And now, let me add yet another no-onion-no-garlic chickpea recipe to your repertoire.
Discover how to easily adapt traditional Indian flavors into a vibrant, customizable Indian Buddha Bowl. Plus, get 10 delicious Indian Buddha bowl combination ideas!
Tomatoes are an essential ingredient for most curries – but you CAN do well without them! A collection of Indian vegetarian curry recipes without tomatoes.
Hindi idioms inspired by the tastes, colors and characteristics of food.
Rice-dal-ghee is all you need for a happy tummy. Turn to khichdi when comfort beckons. Yes, you can make khichdi without a pressure cooker!
Explore mango recipes made with raw & ripe mangoes. Desserts, chilled drinks, chutneys, and other summer treats to try this mango season!
A vibrant, fresh pineapple grapefruit juice with a savory twist. Tropical goodness, herby kick, and a vitamin C boost!
Protein rich sattu in a stuffed paratha. Bihar’s specialty – sattu paratha, or pan-fried flatbread with a spicy roasted gram flour filling.
Dessert to die for! Rice kheer (pudding) with a hint of saffron, sweetened with jaggery and dried figs.
Kachumber – classic oil-free Indian salad made with cucumber, tomatoes and onions, dressed with fresh lime juice and green chilies.
With each bite, dhani nimbu zucchini gives a delightful lemony jolt to your senses. Green, light and tangy, this veggie side dish is summer exemplified.
Want banana peanut smoothie, have no peanut butter? Learn how to make this smoothie using whole peanuts! A budget-friendly, energy-packed recipe.
Spiced buttermilk, a tasty cooling thirst-quencher.
