How to roast garlic

Garlic is one spice that I use in abundance in almost all my cooking and savoury bakes. Yes, more than enough to keep the vampires away!! Not only is this spice good for you, being heart healthy etc, but the flavour that it lends to all the dishes […]

Roasted asparagus with garlic and chilli

Spring landed in our neck of the woods a while ago. The daffodils raised their pretty yellow heads some time back and are now almost past their prime. It is so wonderful to be able to experience the seasonal transitions of nature; something constant to look forward to […]

Kala chana – alu chaat l Black chickpeas and potato chaat

This kala chana – alu chaat l black chickpeas and potato chaat is an explosion of flavours. It is loaded with kala chana ( black chickpeas), potatoes and an assortment of other vegetables, fruits and nuts. A couple of fresh and dry ground spices are also added. All […]

Mint – coriander chutney / Indian style green chutney

Mint – coriander chutney / Indian style green chutney is a a very common chutney, not only in most Indian households, but also on the food carts of roadside vendors and restaurants in India. Growing up, how many times have we pleaded with the roadside chaatwalla ( chaat […]

Date – tamarind chutney / Indian style date and tamarind chutney

This date – tamarind chutney / Indian style date and tamarind chutney is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with a slight heat running through it. In the local Indian dialect, it is known as khajur – imli chutney ( khajur-dates, imli- tamarind). It is the perfect […]