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 […]

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 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 […]

I made these wholewheat, spinach, cheese and onion scones a few days ago. Every year, like clockwork, as the air turns crisp and the trees begin their slow golden transformation, I find myself drawn back into the kitchen with the same quiet intention: roasted butternut squash soup, and […]

There’s something about roasted butternut squash soup that marks the true beginning of autumn in my kitchen. It’s not the first chilly day or even the leaves changing — it’s that first slow afternoon when I cut open a squash, roast it until the edges caramelize, and let […]

This roasted butternut squash and potato pitika (Assamese-style mash) is the kind of dish that wraps you in the quiet comfort of home, even when you’re miles away from it. There’s something incredibly grounding about pitika—a humble Assamese mashed dish that transcends its simplicity. Whether it’s the smoky […]

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 […]

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 […]