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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

I often make this Bilahi pura pitika l Assamese style fire grilled and mashed tomato chutney to accompany our Assamese style meals.. Pitika and Pura- The Assamese ( from Assam, a state in North East India) are very good with their pitika (mash) and they are made with […]

This microwave fruit and nut fudge is very easy to rustle up. It just takes just a few minutes of your undivided attention. I created this recipe many years ago as a last minute gift idea for some friends. But then, it got lost until I came upon […]

These eggless ricotta and pistachio brownies were made ages ago and the recipe has been lying in the drafts for a while. With the festive and entertaining season round the corner, this recipe might come in handy. Moreover, as it’s an eggless recipe, you don’t have to be […]

Slightly sweet and slightly hot, and with a little bite to them, this pear bhaji is ready in minutes and is a great way of using this beautiful fruit in a savoury dish. This recipe is vegetarian / vegan friendly too! The pears have come and the pears […]

Come summer, and what we Assamese look forward to in a meal is the tengar jool (tenga-sour; jool-light, soup like curry). This is usually made with a variety of ingredients like lemon, tomatoes, bottle gourd etc, but the best has to be the one with thekera tenga. This […]

Made these Baked mathri l spiced and herbed Indian snack a couple of days ago to satisfy the savoury snack cravings. They are crisp and full of flavour from the herbs and spices. Unlike the regular mathris which are deep fried, these are baked. So definitely a healthier […]

Aloo pitika l Assamese style mashed potatoes is pure comfort food. Mix it with some boiled rice and dal and you are good to go! Pitika- The Assamese ( from Assam, a state in North East India) are very good with their pitikas (mash) and they are made […]