Minimalistic and delicious recipes to empower homecooks
Indian dals are so healthy and comforting. And such a wide variety to choose from! Every part of the country has its own plethora of dal versions. Cannot imagine an Indian thali without a dal, right? This green moong dal is my absolute favorite since childhood. We eat a lot […]
As a true Assamese, my favorite thing to have in any curry is potatoes! Fellow Assamese people will understand what I mean. And Bengali food also uses potato in all its glory, which is why it is one of my favorite cuisines as well. But chicken dak bungalow is all […]
The first time I ever decided to malai kofta curry was while flipping through pages from a vegetarian cookbook that my mother had. I was about twelve at that time. I do not remember the name of the book but a lot of my early childhood memories are around that […]
Oh, how I love simple recipes like these! I love eating and cooking fish. Having grown up in Assam, I grew up with an abundant consumption of freshwater fish. In any Assamese household, the absence of fish in a meal is a rarity. My culture hence has a huge influence […]
I absolutely adore seasonal produce in my meals. The freshness of seasonal and fresh ingredients remains unmatched. And winter brings with it a variety of colorful produce. And spinach has to top that list. This palak chicken recipe uses spinach in all its glory, highlighting its creamy texture, wonderful taste, […]
I know most people would cringe even on the idea of lauki or bottle gourd. Though I do like lauki in all its forms, I will never argue with someone whether lauki kofta curry is one of the best ways to eat it. Because it is! And this particular recipe is simply stunning. […]
I cannot imagine my life without the pressure cooker. To me, it is the most valuable cooking tool one can have to become a cooking ninja. And I am not just talking about just Indian recipes! I swear by the pressure cooker because it makes cooking fast, easy, healthy and […]
October is here and so is my favorite time of the year. What is going to follow is a season of festivities, holidays, colorful streets, lots of food and family time. Just the thought of it is so exciting! Since Durga Puja is just around the corner, I wanted to […]
I hail from Assam, which is a state in the north-eastern part of India. Like every Indian state, Assamese cuisine is also vast and very unique. We rely on local produce and since we have a lot of rivers (the Brahmaputra being the main) and ponds, we consume a lot […]
I remember being a fussy child when it came to food. I didn’t like most vegetables and gave my parents a hard time when it came to eating healthy food. I would say no to most veg recipes. My father used to be very worried about me. He would always […]
