There’s something deeply comforting about simple, everyday meals — the kind that come together quietly, without fuss, and fill the kitchen with warmth. This Palak Murgh I Spinach Chicken Curry, was one of those dishes — wholesome, gently spiced, and full of flavour without being heavy. Cooking it […]

A few days ago, I set out to make a simple carrot paratha. But as I was gathering everything, I noticed a cooked sweet potato sitting in the kitchen — one of those small leftovers that quietly ask to be used. So into the dough it went. And […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

A couple of weeks ago, I made Doi bengena I Aubergine in yoghurt gravy (also known as dahi baingan), and it reminded me why I keep coming back to these simple, everyday dishes. It’s one of those recipes that doesn’t take much to put together, but still feels […]

As the festive season rolls in, there’s something incredibly comforting about the aroma of roasted besan and melting jaggery wafting through the home. One of my favourite ways to celebrate is by making traditional sweets from scratch — and this Peanut & Gur Besan Burfi is a true […]

— Whole Wheat Bhatura for the Soul — This past Sunday, I let myself indulge. Not in a flashy, extravagant way—but in the form of something warm, golden, and deeply comforting: Whole Wheat Bhatura. It might seem like a small thing, but for me, it was something more. […]

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 […]