I made this Wholewheat Orange and Pistachio Cake the other day — simple, wholesome, and full of gentle flavour. It’s the kind of cake that feels right for everyday baking — light, soft, and just sweet enough to bring a bit of brightness to an ordinary day. The […]

This rustic and wholesome spiced apple and banana wholewheat cake with walnuts and dates that I made a couple of days ago is something you need to try. It is super easy to make and full of spicy warmth, perfect for this autumn, or any time of the […]

I made this carrot and cumin rice the other day, and it turned out to be the perfect kind of comfort food—simple, aromatic, and quietly satisfying. The days have taken on a gentler rhythm lately. With my treatments spaced out, the last few weeks have felt a little […]

I made this Leek and Pepper chicken the other day, and it turned out to be one of those simple, satisfying meals that make you appreciate the little joys of home cooking. The days are slipping by so quickly. Nature is putting on its own show right now, […]

Sometimes the simplest of meals can be the most uplifting. Just like this oil-free chicken stew I made yesterday. It was one of those quietly beautiful days — sunlight streaming through the windows, a soft golden glow filling the room, and that unmistakable autumn nip in the air. […]

I made this Butternut Squash, Potato and Paneer curry the other day, and somehow, it opened a quiet floodgate of memories. There are some meals that live quietly in memory—not because they were grand or elaborate, but because they were loved. For me, rongalau aru aloor torkari aru […]

There’s something quietly magical about desserts made in the heart of autumn — warm, fragrant, and full of comfort. This Diwali, I ended up making a last-minute addition to our festive table: a simple apple and gur (jaggery) halwa, gently spiced with cardamom and scattered with dried fruits […]

Not everything I make this season is about sweets — though those certainly have their place! Sometimes, it’s the savoury nibbles, like these baked, seeded lentil crackers, that bring just as much comfort, especially when they come warm from your own oven, full of good things and no […]

If there’s one thing I truly believe, it’s this: the best part of any festival is the food. And when it comes to Indian festivals, we really do go all out — each region bringing its own magic to the table, quite literally. This year, I made Moong […]

I made these Coconut Sandesh last week for Lokkhi Puja, but I’m only getting around to sharing them now—and honestly, they’re too good not to post. These delicious treats came together so quickly, were not overly sweet, and were such a hit, I knew I had to write […]