Heylo! Heylo! Dropping in to add a recipe to the blog after a long time. It's been a slow season in the kitchen these past few months. But when we perfect a recipe, we're more than excited to share it with our readers. To be fair though, you will need to invest in a waffle... Continue Reading →
Fluffy Lemon Pancakes
Pancakes are an absolute weekend favorite in our household! I usually end up whipping up a batch with whatever flavours I have handy. This time it was a bunch of fresh and vibrant lemon peels! All you need to up the aroma and taste, is an zest from a whole lemon. For getting that perfect... Continue Reading →
Sweet Mango Curry (Mambazham Kootan)
Jump to recipe Mangoes are love!! They're versatile, come in a number of varieties and make for a delicious flavour not only in desserts, but in savoury dishes too. If you haven't discovered the joy of sweet mangoes with red chilies, then you're up for a treat! Also if you've found your pick of fresh... Continue Reading →
Amma’s Manga Sadam – Raw Mango (Kairi) Rice
Jump to Recipe I love seasonal cooking! The produce speaks for itself, you don't need to try hard and you're more or less guaranteed good flavour. So at the onset of every summer in Mumbai, I prepare raw mango (kairi) / (manga) rice. Until before my wedding it was Amma who'd make it for me,... Continue Reading →
Aquafaba Strawberry Mousse (Vegan)
Hello there! If the word aquafaba brought you to this blog post then, you're going to end up very very happy! Let's start with the basics, 'cause this recipe needs some understanding. But once you have the right information, it's easy-peasy! What is Aquafaba? Most answers on the internet will tell you that aquafaba is... Continue Reading →
Red-Velvet Cheesecake Blondies
Jump to recipe Have you ever wondered what it is about re-velvet that makes it a special occasion dessert? The obvious answer is probably it's colour. It does stand out among the browns. Then there's the texture which is where it gets it's name from. A festive treat in any form. This my favourite recipe... Continue Reading →
Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake (Egg and Eggless Recipes)
Jump to Recipe After the lock down Banana Bread frenzy, it's time for another palate pleaser that's taken over the world - The Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake! This distinctly flavoured, creamy, caramelised spread now lends itself to everything under the sun. Much like Oreo and Nutella, there's milkshakes, ice-creams, cakes and every other dessert you can... Continue Reading →
Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Tart
Jump to recipe While I publish this blog post, we have already entered the much loved Christmas season. 'Tis the season to be jolly, people! Also the season to unleash your baking skills, treat yourself for all the efforts you put into the year gone by and just have a merry merry time with loved... Continue Reading →
Mushroom in Kashmiri Yakhni Gravy
A special recipe from the pristine valleys of Kashmir. This recipe is credited partly to a Kashmiri acquaintance, my obsession of ordering Nadru (lotus steam) in Yakhni gravy at every opportunity and my research of various blogs and write ups on Yakhni gravy and its evolution from Turkish/Greek cuisine to Kashmiri cuisine. A slow cooked dish, without the strong masalas, Indianized over time, yet maintaining its origins, that's Yakhni Gravy for you. My version is sans any onion or garlic.
Quick and Easy Chocolate Truffles – Two Ways
Chocolate truffles are a a boon to those who love quick desserts. It is also a very versatile dessert, in that, the combination of flavours are only limited by your imagination. Not just that, I'm showing you two super easy ways to make them! One with all of 3 ingredients and the other way with... Continue Reading →