With its tantalizing blend of flavors, this quintessential Indian pickle has transcended generations, bringing zest to countless meals. Mangoes, revered as the “king of fruits” in Indian food culture, take center stage in this pickle. Mangoes are also pickled as a means of preserving their abundance during the peak harvest season. The tartness of raw mangoes serves as the cornerstone, complemented by a harmonious blend of spices. Ingredients for Aam ka Achar Green Mangoes - Looks for small variety, green mangoes....

Amritsari cuisine is renowned for its robust flavors and hearty ingredients. The term “bhurji” refers to the process of scrambling, which is central to this dish. The dish cooks very fast with very minimal prep work or cooking time. And it pairs amazing with Naan Ingredients for Amritsari Paneer Bhurji Good quality paneer - You want the texture of the Amritsari paneer to be creamy and smooth, so either make fresh paneer at home or use a good quality store bought paneer....

Bhaja Mung Daal Khichuri This Indian comfort food has got several names - khichdi, kichuri, khichdee, etc. depending on the different regions in India. There are also several ways to prepare the dish. You can prepare with different kinds of lentils. Sometimes vegetables are added to make it more filling and sometimes, it’s left to just rice and lentil. Bhaja Mung Daal Khichuri literally translates to roasted yellow mung lentils and rice stew....

Anyways, this is what happened in my life yesterday.. Hubby: How do you make a cake? Me: You need… (I explained the basic ingredients to him and wondered if he is seriously asking me the question) He made notes (I know.. NOTES) and then, about an hour later, he was in kitchen and I was not allowed to enter. It was actually happening.. He was baking a cake 🙂 You guys must be thinking that if Arvind also got the cooking craziness....

Raspberry Eton Mess I don’t know the exact history behind this dish. All I read is that this dessert is an inspiration from everyone’s favorite strawberry and cream and was first served at Eton College, way back in 1893. Traditionally, it is always prepared with strawberries. But then, when did we food enthusiasts ever stop at that? The meringue cookies and whipped cream are the key components and you could add your choice of fruit to make your own variation....

At times, the temperature shoots up giving us a feel of summer once again but on most days, it’s perfect - neither too hot nor too cold. Cooking and baking has become more fun. It’s doesn’t make me sweat rather it warms me up. Fall fruits and vegetables have crowded the market and we are indulging as much. So, the other day when I craved for an uncomplicated and comforting cake, I reached out for figs....

Komola Payesh – Orange Rice Pudding This perfumy refreshing rice pudding, Komola Payesh is a quintessential Bengali classic. Some prefer to make kheer instead, where there is no rice added. Just thicken milk flavored with orange. I will share that someday soon. But this week for Makar Sankranti Special, I wanted to celebrate rice by making chaler payesh (rice pudding) with komolalebu (oranges)! In my world any Bengali festival must include Payesh....

Until that materializes, I will share with you some of the recipes that have been sitting in the draft folder for a while now. The other day, as I marinated the chicken with salt, pepper and few other spices, I started wondering if I could prepare it differently than how I have been always eating. So I googled! At first, there were the common results that I tried and tasted numerous times and then, I read ‘Murg Dhansak’ - chicken cooked with lentils....

In my book, these are the absolute easy oatmeal cookies to bake. Even if you never baked cookies before you can quite confidently pull these off. You don’t need any stand mixer or any fancy gadget. No need to wait to soften the butter! You see what I mean, EASIEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, without compromising on flavor or texture. What do you need for the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies? The ingredient list is very basic and you can adjust the spices as per your liking....

This is one of those condiments you should never buy. It’s ridiculously easy, and it’s one of those things that doesn’t really call for a recipe. You can add your own twist and add other variety of herbs and spices. How to prepare Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil You will need just three items Fresh Rosemary sprigsOlive OilGarlic Cloves The steps are just too simple. You add everything in a heavy bottom pan at medium low heat and let the oil heat slowly....

With my husband back to in person work, I have to come up with quick lunch box ideas not only for my kiddo but also for the hubby. He loves wraps, noodles and sandwiches, something that is easy to grab and eat at work. I never used to buys rotisserie chicken that frequently as I do now. It takes a little time to remove all the meat, but then the week meal happens so effortlessly when you have some cooked chicken ready to be used....