That day, I was convinced that my palate would never accept lamb. Until very recently! Last month, I was contacted by the American Lamb to participate in their Lamb Lovers Photo Contest for the month of February. I was initially not sure but then I believe that my taste buds have changed over the period of time and may be if I flavor it the right way, I might enjoy it....

If you enjoy the pungent garlic flavor, then this garlic chicken curry will make you very happy. I had first learnt to make this lehsuni murgh masala way back in 2013 from my bestie Prerna. My entire kitchen was smelling so good that I couldn’t even wait till dinner. Sneaked in a couple bites straight from the hot wok. Almost burnt my tongue. But didn’t care. The ingredients for this Garlic Chicken Curry or Lehsuni Murgh are very minimal and unlike most Indian Chicken Curries you might have come across...

Granola Chia Pudding Tart The tart crust has old fashion oats with almond, oil and some maple syrup. It’s basically your granola just pressed in a tart shell and baked until crispy. The chia pudding is creamy coconut milk based. Added some gelatin which you can switch with agar agar just so it holds the shape when sliced in half. Ingredients for the Granola Tart Rolled OatsGround Almond (You can use any other variety of nuts if you like)Oil (I used vegetable oil; you can even use butter instead)Maple Syrup or HoneyCinnamon powder...

I had shared a Shakshuka recipe couple of years back that I had prepared for a client. In that post, I mentioned about my roommate who introduced me to the dish. Of course, at that time, we didn’t know if the dish even had a real name. She used to cook that dish a lot often but always with Indian spices. I used to call it Tomato Cracked Egg Curry!...

What is Mishti Doi? No matter what the occasion is, most celebratory Bengali meal ends with Mishti Doi. This version of light brown shade sweetened yogurt is an emotion for us and even considered auspicious. In India, Yogurt is consumed a lot throughout the year. Misti Doi is just an upscale version where the yogurt is sweetened with caramelized sugar or date palm jaggery. Ingredients for Mishti Doi Misti doi can be made light by using just full fat milk or creamier like flan by using condensed milk mixed with heavy cream....

What is No-Knead Bread? No-Knead Bread is an easy Artisan Bread recipe where you don’t knead the dough at all. The gluten gets formed on its own. The trick is in the texture of the dough. It’s sticky, and it gets messy, but it’s this loose texture that helps the gluten to form on its own. It’s the most effortless bread you can bake at home! Most No- Knead bread calls for 12 to 18 hours of slow raising the dough....

The combination of cauliflower with potato is unbeatable! There are various different ways to pair these two favorites. You can stir fry to make a lovely side dish. North Indian style Aloo Gobi is one of my fav go-to. Similarly, the milder version is this Bengali Style Cauliflower Potato Curry called Phulkopir Aloo Dalna. Get my cookbook to learn more about Bengali Recipes Ingredients you need for Phulkopir Aloo Dalna Cauliflower - Avoid using canned cauliflower for this dish....

What is Soya Chaap Soya Chaap is a protein-rich meat substitute made from soybean and wheat flour. Soya bean is soaked overnight and then blended, which is then mixed with wheat flour to make a dough. The dough is wrapped around wooden sticks, and then boiled to achieve a meat-like consistency. This versatile ingredient is commonly used in Delhi cuisine to create dishes that mimic traditional meat-based recipes, making it a favorite among vegetarians and vegans....

I remember when Arvind first time bought these roots, he mentioned how much he loves it and asked me to prepare it. We were newly married at that time. My expression was not pleasant and that odd-looking ugly brown tuber intimidated me. Fast-forward 12 years of marriage and after several failures, I am proudly presenting this sukhi arbi that comes out very delicious every time. Ingredients for Sukhi Arbi Arbi - Arbi is Taro roots, also known as Colocasia roots....

This classic Indian soup is a harmony of spices, tomatoes, and dried herbs that come together to create a soul-soothing experience. The red pepper is not a mandate, but it does add a nice flavor and taste to the shorba History of Shorba? The history of shorba goes way back to ancient Persia. In the word ‘Shorba’, ‘Shor‘ refers to as ‘salty and ‘Ba‘ means a ‘stew dish cooked with water....

Where to get Zucchini Blossoms? While making these Zucchini Blossom Fritters are super easy, finding zucchini blossoms are tough. You will never find it in stores. The only place I used to get it occasionally was at the farmers market. This year miraculously, I found my green thumb and one of the first seeds I sowed was zucchini. It didn’t take a lot of effort and soon the plant grew and got filled with zucchini blossoms....

Avyan’s taste bud has still not developed enough to enjoy Bengali style fish curry, but he loves salmon. So, we are balancing our fish menu accordingly. He likes if salmon is baked or poached. Also, he is very picky with how it tastes, and I have to get the timing absolutely perfect. One other thing that he absolutely loves is mustard! On hot dog, on fritters, with sausage, on pancake, if I would allow!...

When you look at the overall steps, it may feel like a lot of work, but a little multitasking is all this baked pasta recipe needs. While the Chicken Bolognese sauce gets cooked, boil the pasta on the side. Then, mix it all together and layer in an ovenproof dish with lots of cheese. Bake it until it’s golden brown and the cheese is bubbling away. What pasta to use for baked ziti?...

It’s been a very long time since I stopped stocking junk food, especially chips. So, when the hunger suddenly hits at odd hours, I pretty much just rely on green tea, fruits or a toast. However, somedays you want that hint of sweet, preferably a bite of chocolate. Now if you know me, you will know that I don’t like chocolate. Weird, I know! But I love chocolaty treats and these guilt free energy balls surely come in super handy....

Crab Cakes Crab is one of the best sources of protein with omega-3 fatty acid, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus and very easily digestible. This shellfish is also a great source for Selenium that helps in immune system and in thyroid hormone metabolism. When a food has such great health benefits and tastes so good, it should definitely be consumed more often. I made these crab cakes in collaboration with Cavit Wines to celebrate the Earth Day....

I don’t think I can ever get enough of tiramisu in my life. One of my absolute fav dessert that I have to order if it’s in the menu. I am also a big fan of coffee flavored dessert, which makes the original flavor Tiramisu as my favorite. And this one time I had tried tiramisu ice cream that just blew my mind and yes, I have to make Tiramisu Ice Cream at home too....

I absolutely love acorn squash. The forest green edible skin with the pale yellow dense flesh, it’s a treat to the eye. It tastes best when roasted, especially with a hint of fennel seeds sprinkled on top. As it cooks, the flesh becomes buttery and sweet fruity aroma gets released from the fennel seeds. It can get quite addictive. But try not to finish it all and save some for the salad....

I love a good dose of garlic in my fried rice and to get that extreme flavor of garlic, I always drop the sliced garlic in cold oil and then, turn on the heat to medium. That way, as the oil heats up, the garlic starts to brown slowly releasing that utmost garlic flavor. You have to be careful to not burn the garlic. So, don’t leave the pan unattended....

What is Namkeen Kaju Biscuits? Kaju means cashew, but these kaju biscuits have no cashew, it just cashew shaped crackers. During Diwali, we often look for snack ideas that are fun, and these namkeen kaju biscuits can fit right in! So, this Diwali, try these Kaju Biscuits! It would make for a great addition to your Diwali gift basket. Watch the video in the recipe card to understand better on how to shape the crackers....

What is Mango Kulfi? Mango Kulfi is the Indian style of Mango Popsicles. It is prepared with milk, mango and flavored with cardamom. Occasionally even nuts can be added. Indian kulfi are eggless, and the richness comes from slow cooking the milk along with solid milk until the texture thickens. The recipe is easy and needs no special gadget but what it does need is some time to stir the milk to thicken it....