Did you know that the cucumber originated in India? It is only fitting that this gourd gets used to add the “cool" factor to Indian cuisine. Here’s to the pitta-placating, palate-cleansing cucumber raita (yogurt dip).
A seasonal take on the conventional rice phirni. Serve mango phirni in silver bowls for a classic feel, or layer it parfait-style with nuts and mango cubes.
Plantain is tailor-made for new cooks - easy to slice, quick on the stove, demanding no hifalutin artistry. Here's how to make a crispy spicy plantain fry.