Pomelo Salad - Jambura Makha or Batabi Lebu Makha Jambura Makha, the Bengali style Pomelo Salad, takes me back to my childhood days at my Aunt’s house. She had a couple huge Pomelo Trees and every afternoon, my cousin would make Jambura Makha as an evening snack. As a kid, I was a very picky eater and I have very few happy food memories. This Jambura Makha somehow lingered around and even after so many years, those afternoons and a bowl of sweet tart Jambura Makha makes me smile....

As a kid, the preparations used to start a month in advance. Buying new clothes, new pair of shoes and of-course matching accessories to go with the dress. Growing up in a Bengali family, Durga Puja has always been The Festival we look forward to the whole year. There would be no school, no homework; those few days was only about meeting up with friends, dressing up in fashion and spending the whole day visiting different locations for Durga Puja....

Panna Cotta can sometimes turn out little dense and rich but not wobbly enough. Still tasty. This particular recipe makes the perfect wobbly texture. It comes out of the mold very easily and the texture is ultra-smooth, melting in mouth. Salted Caramel Panna Cotta is not excessively sweet and requires just 5 ingredients: Salted Caramel – Here is a recipe linkHeavy CreamWhole MilkGelatin powder or Agar AgarSugar I also make a tiny portion of the sesame brittle which gave a pleasant bite to the velvety panna cotta....

Stuffed portobello mushroom is a simple yet elegant mushroom dish. It is perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a light dinner. Stuffed Portobello mushrooms are a delicious way to enjoy the hearty flavor of mushrooms while incorporating a variety of healthy ingredients. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. What is Portobello Mushroom Portobello mushrooms are a variety of mushroom known for their large size, meaty texture, and rich, earthy flavor....

Having a few cans of beans always comes handy when you need a quick meal. When I make Indian dishes using beans, I always use dried beans, as the flavor get better when you slow cook the beans in the spices. But a can of beans is always in my pantry for quick stir-fried kind of side dishes that you can serve as a sandwich or like this white beans on toast....

These muffins were baked in my kitchen on a fine Sunday morning. However, if you don’t have lazy bones like mine, you can easily whip this up on any weekday. Like most breakfast muffins, the batter can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning while you get ready to hit the road. It’s always a wonderful feeling to start the day with something freshly baked. Few weeks’ back, a lovely lady approached me from Mooney Farm to try their sun-dried tomatoes....

You can make this dish in stove top too but it is so easy and quick in Air fryer without compromising on flavor. Mix everything and layer in the Air Fryer tray. You don’t need to monitor, and in 8 to 10 minutes it will be ready. Ingredients you need Green Beans - Look for tender green beans that are bright green and the ends snaps easily. Almond - I like to use whole almond, roughly chopped....

The Cranberry sauce needs just 15 minutes to make in stove top. You can definite switch it up your own way with what ever flavors you like. I make this cranberry sauce every year as soon as I spot it in the market, it is a family favorite for sure! Why you will love this Cranberry Sauce It takes only 15 minutes to make and flavor packed with herb and spices....

Ghee (clarified butter) is one of our favorite things to drizzle on a hot plate of food, flat breads and even on sweet puddings. Our boy loves ghee so much that every time I take out the jar, he will come running with a spoon for a quick taste. My Mom would always bake the cake with oil. I too stayed on the same path and avoided butter, whenever I could....

Whether you’re a fan of strong coffee, or prefer more bold flavors, ice-cold coffee is a versatile drink that anyone can make at home. Now, there are various different ways to make Ice-Cold Coffee, and what I am sharing today is probably the easiest. Why you should try this Ice Cold Coffee This cold coffee recipe doesn’t require brewing in cold water. It can be made instantly without tasting bitter or too strong....

What goes in Indian Masala Chai? Few Key Notes Remember! The quantity of chai masala that I mentioned here will lasts for several days and will your morning tea quick and easy. Add the ginger only after the milk gets warm or else, it could curdle your milk. To get the best flavor and taste of masala chai, you have to simmer the milk until you see a thin layer of milk skin on top....

What is Kolar Boda? Kolar Boda is eggless banana fritters! Overripe bananas that are mashed, flavored with roasted fennel seeds, some semolina for the crunch and milk to bring it all together. Deep fried to golden light fritters, that are so good with tea. We barely reach the situation of having overripe bananas because that’s one fruit I often use in my morning smoothies. It also happens to be Avyan’s favorite fruit, just before bedtime!...

What is Kuttu Poori? Kuttu is Buckwheat Flour. It is Gluten Free and used very regularly in North of India during Navratri fasting season. The flour has a beautiful subtle brown color and if you enjoy soba noodle then you will definitely enjoy the taste of Kuttu Poori. Because Kuttu Poori is gluten-free, it’s not easy to roll using a rolling pin like we do wheat or all-purpose flour poori. With a quick little trick you can make perfectly round kuttu poori....

I have slowly converted my kid to enjoy smoothie. The trick, I think, was to make him get involved. I make Avyan chop and let him add everything to the blender. He takes complete control and at the end, it gives a proud moment of achievement. Avyan loves any variety of melon and enjoys scooping it out with a tiny scooper. So, this smoothie was something that he gulped down with a smile....

Although, I didn’t like it that much in my teenage days! She could easily make out if I had a fight with my best friend or even if I had a crush on someone. And then, it was followed by a lot of explanation on being careful with all those feelings. You know what I am talking about.. The age when we didn’t care much about anybody or anything except for friends....

We like to pair this curry with poori (fried Indian mini bread) but you can also enjoy it with Indian flat bread (roti) or paratha. I learned to make this dish from my Mother in Law, way back in 2011. Even though I was not much into cooking back then, the curry did come out very effortlessly. \ Ingredients you need for Pudina Aloo Pudina (Mint) - Fresh mint will make the curry taste much better than using frozen or store bought mint chutney....

I have always loved the combination of Rosemary and Walnut! And have often used it in cakes and cupcakes. Rosemary is such an interesting herb. Goes well with savory and sweet. Currently, my rosemary plant has gone wild, and I had trimmed a lot of the stems and I gave been using this fresh perfumed rosemary in everything I can. Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake Unlike other coffee cake, this Rosemary Walnut Coffee Cake doesn’t have a very thick layer of crumbs on top....

In our house, we love mangoes so much that ever since it arrived in the market, it’s become our almost everyday treat. And by treat, I mean that we just cut into bite sizes and eat it plain. This Soba noodle dish is so good for lunchbox too as it doesn’t get mushy and feels fresh even the next day. I like it room temperature, but you can warm it too, a little!...

Paneer, as we call it in India, is a very common dish among North Indians and if you Google, you will find a zillion ways of preparing them. My initial plan was to prepare chilly paneer but then yesterday night we had some real spicy dinner; so I thought of making it tangy with a little bit of kick! 😉

What is Thandai? This is a classic Indian drink that is specially prepared during Holi festival and then it keeps showing up all through Spring and Summer. Traditionally bhang is added in Thandai. Bhang is made from the bud, leaves and flowers of the female cannabis. It is added in a small quantity when preparing Thandai and is known to create mild hallucination. My Recipe has no bhang and it’s just purely aromatic and rich....