Minimalistic and delicious recipes to empower homecooks
Indian pulaos are one-pot dishes that combine wholesome flavours and spices to create magical tastes. The predominant ingredient in most pulaos is the garam masala. The most basic garam masala is a spice made by grinding dry-roasted cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. This chicken pulao recipe is a quick fix for […]
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 […]
It is the season of oranges! I can see them everywhere right now and they are just so delicious and beautiful. I am a big fan of oranges. One of my favorite things to do is to chew on some fresh oranges in the winter sun. Beautiful! In Delhi, we […]
Creamy, delicious and comforting – this mushroom stroganoff is the ultimate idea for a meal in a bowl, especially in winters! It takes a handful of ingredients, and gets ready in absolutely no time! A personal favorite of mine, the mushrooms add their own unique flavor to the recipe, and […]
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 love winters! Cooking becomes all the more fun because of the variety of seasonal produce that nature offers during this season. The colors and diversity at the local store make me a happy home cook! The reason why I call this recipe winter fried rice is that you can […]
Ever since I have started gaining some loyal readers of the blog, I get asked these questions a lot – How does simple food taste so good? How do you make such tasty food at home so easily? My friends and family members who know my cooking style have also […]
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, […]
Bhaswati is a marketing girl turned homecook. Her love and passion for cooking dates far back as she can remember. Her inspiration comes from her father who is her favourite chef in the world.
