Minimalistic and delicious recipes to empower homecooks
The best part of Indian summers to me is the abundance of mangoes that I get to see everywhere. India is home to more than a thousand varieties of mangoes, and it is undoubtedly the king of all fruits. Mango season has started again this year and I thought of […]
This is for all you seafood lovers out there! Prawn Malai curry has to be one of the tastiest, creamiest and easiest prawn curry recipes. It is a favorite in Bengali cuisine. I have loved this gravy since a child and I always thought it must be very complicated to […]
Split chickpeas or Chana is a mouth-watering Indian pulse. It is cooked in different Indian states in different ways. Being an Assamese, I am going to share this wonderful chana dal recipe known as “butor dali” back home. It is made on special occasions or when guests would drop by […]
This pepper chicken recipe is extremely quick and perfect for those days when you just do not have the time or energy to make an elaborate meal. I have made this with boneless chicken breast, which reduces its cook time by almost 30 minutes. Feel free to use chicken with […]
Like most of us, I too have struggled with maintaining a healthy diet all my life. I always thought I understand food and its nutritional aspect. I have mostly relied on what my parents have taught me and what I have seen in the kitchen in my own family and […]
Like most of us, I am also a big fan of potatoes. I love them in all their glory. In Assamese households, potatoes are added to every single dish, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. We take our potatoes very seriously and get offended when people say it’s too much consumption! […]
Prawns are so good! Not only are they tasty, but they have a host of health benefits. Prawns are a low-fat source of protein. They are also low in calorie content and offers a rich source of calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. It is also super quick to make. I have […]
Okay, here’s the truth. This recipe actually gets ready in 15 minutes or less. Provided you cook the scampi and the pasta simultaneously of course! What is scampi? Scampi refers to a luxurious sauce that is made with garlic, butter, lime juice, and olive oil. This simple, yet exotic sauce […]
Ditch your favorite Chinese takeaway place this weekend and make yourself an amazing pineapple chicken meal bowl. This recipe is so simple and ultra delicious! I actually never thought such a combination could work. But I had the most amazing pineapple chicken recipe a few years ago in Shillong and […]
Summers have officially arrived. This also means the winter bounty is no longer going to be available. But that in no way means that there aren’t tasty options! I agree that summers do not give us too many vegetable options. But the good news is that the minimum availability can […]
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.
