Aloo Bengena Pitika is a traditional Assamese mashed dish made with boiled potatoes and eggplant (brinjal / aubergine). It’s simple, rustic, and full of flavor—typically served as a side dish with rice and dal. 🍽️ What is Pitika? Assamese cuisine is known for its simplicity, subtlety, and the […]

I made this Mango Ripple Frozen Yogurt a couple of days ago, when the heat had reached that point where even the mangoes at the shop were starting to wrinkle. You know it’s hot when the fruit looks more exhausted than you do. You know the type — […]

A Dish That Feels Like Home For anyone who grew up in Assam ( a state in North east India), this Assamese Boror Tenga Recipe l Tangy lentil fritters curry from Assam. is more than just food—it’s an emotion. It brings back memories of summer afternoons, family lunches, […]

There’s something magical about combining tart, sweet, and aromatic fruits in one jar — and this homemade mixed fruit preserve featuring cherries, gooseberries, and red currants from my little garden, delivers just that. Leaving aside the heat which seems to increase every year, there’s something quietly magical about […]

We gorged on palak puri (also spelt poori) a couple of weeks ago. These puffed Indian, deep fried breads with spinach is one of our favourites. I am not usually fond of deep frying, so I make them very rarely, but when I do, we enjoy them to […]

This banana and oats bread with chocolate and peanuts is very easy to put together. It is made using all good ingredients. It is not overly sweet, with the sweetness coming only from natural, unprocessed sugars. As this bread is made with oats, it is also a great […]

These rosemary and garlic roast potatoes are definitely a must try! They are easy to make and don’t compromise on flavours. They are one of our family favourites and makes their way to our dinner plates very often. To be honest, every time I make them, a few […]

I made beetroot paratha the other day and am very pleased to report that my non beetroot loving other half and son really enjoyed them. To be honest, I’m the only one who loves beetroot in the family, but looks like we may have a few converts now! […]

This Apple and Chocolate mousse is one of the easiest desserts one can make. It needs just three ingredients and is ready in minutes. I loved it and literately and unashamedly wolfed it down! I was craving for some dessert the other day after a long time. I […]

These Vegetable and Cheese patties are very easy to rustle up for a quick and tasty snack. some leftover bread makes binding the ingredients very easy. And they look good too. these patties can form a great Type of bread- The recipe uses slices of seeded whole wheat […]