cA few weeks ago, I saw the Blogger Prop Swap notification in my facebook feed, and I was excited about idea. I am always looking for new ideas for props, can never seem to have enough of little things to add onto my collection, and of course, lately, I realize that I need to trim [...]
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Coconut Fish Curry with Cauliflower and Potatoes
Summer has arrived, well at least in spirit, the weather seems to remind me of the rainy shadowy city of my childhood – Kolkata. It is possibly nostalgia that colors my perception, but the best part of Kolkata is its ability of maintain a calm pace amidst the hustle and bustle, rain puddles and yes, [...]
Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Lime and Cilantro
There is a saying that goes, if you build it, they will come. I think my philosophy with my children and healthy eating is that – If you cook it, they will learn. Quinoa is something I have thrown in hear and there without much preamble or planning. Then last week, with the mercury [...]
Spicy Sunday – Curry Leaves
Curry Leaves are an interesting an essential spice, but before I move further let me clear up one thing,… [more]
Rice and Curry – Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder and Shrimp Curry
A couple of months back, I had told you about how I was working through the Sri Lankan cookbook by… [more]
The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles
Slow and Weekend Cooking
Pork Vindaloo – Goan Pork Curry with a Chili Garlic Base
When I first tasted this recipe, it was too spicy for my then untrained palate, however the magical flavors of the pork vindaloo made me reach out for more. I down it with enough chilled Chenin Blanc, to make the experience memorable. Despite, my first jolt of heat, I loved the dish enough to ask the cook [...]
Regional Indian
Guest Post and Giveaway -Fragrant and Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry
It is this time of the year, that I again tend to get a sense of festivity. Much as I love Durga Puja, … [Read More...]
Spice Stuffed Baked Baby Eggplants – Masala Dum Baigan
This recipe is called Bhabi's baigan (older SIL's eggplants) by my family. It was an accidental attempt … [Read More...]
Restaurants Reviews
Keko Tea Room
I love tea, go though several cups of tea a day! In fact, this week has turned out to have a somewhat … [Read More...]
Dong Chun Hong – Korean Chinese Fusion in Flatiron
As a matter of speaking, this post is along the lines of decompressing after a busy week of sorts and … [Read More...]
Bengali Recipes
Coconut Fish Curry with Cauliflower and Potatoes
Summer has arrived, well at least in spirit, the weather seems to remind me of the rainy shadowy city … [Read More...]
Radish, Kale and Kabocha Stir Fry with Panchphoron
Looks like all my pleas to spring to finally come seems to have worked, it has arrive a little later, … [Read More...]
Travels
Running Bear Pancake House – West Yellowstone, Montana
One of the highlights of vacations for us (at least, for me and the kids is doing breakfast), sure we do breakfast at home, but most often even on weekends, it is a rushed affair. Also, nothing remotely as elaborate as the breakfast/brunch fare we eat on the road. Among other places we tried this [...]
La Latina – Tapas In Madrid
The “fasten seat belt” sign turned of, I pulled out my kindle and secretly relished the fact that they were not able to seat me next to the kids and hubby. The journey toSpain, was at the heels of two or three rather crazy weeks both at home and at work to get the annual [...]
Fish and Seafood
Coconut Fish Curry with Cauliflower and Potatoes
Summer has arrived, well at least in spirit, the weather seems to remind me of the rainy shadowy city … [Read More...]
Guest Post and Giveaway -Fragrant and Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry
It is this time of the year, that I again tend to get a sense of festivity. Much as I love Durga Puja, … [Read More...]
Weeknight Cooking
Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Lime and Cilantro
There is a saying that goes, if you build it, they will come. I think my philosophy with my … [Read More...]
Turnips with Carmelized Onions and Toasted Lentils
Among other things, the highlight of this week has been tender and tiny Japanese turnips. These have … [Read More...]
Grains and Lentils
Onion and Kale Fritters – Mixed Up Piyanjee
I recently ended up as a part of a conversation somewhere in the facebook world on authenticity and after … [Read More...]
Pindi Choley – Dark and Spicy Chickpeas
Techinically, today was the start of the spring break for the kids. It offers a break in pace since this … [Read More...]
Deepta and Aadi
Warm Potato Salad with Vinegar and Carmelized Onions
It has been a week full of simple wholesome meals, actually with two evenings of eating out packed into the midst. Blame one on the work being done … [Read More...]
Chicken Tikka Pizza with Onions, Pepper and Cheddar
Friday arrived in the midst of a busy few days, with snow and a blizzard named Nemo. Following a busy week, staying in offered a respectable change … [Read More...]
The Spiced Garden
Turnips with Carmelized Onions and Toasted Lentils
Among other things, the highlight of this week has been tender and tiny Japanese turnips. These have found there way into out little yard, after I picked up a bunch of these tiny perfectly formed turnips at the farmers market about two years ago… Since, then we have been growing our own, and I cook [...]
Pasta Primavera House Style and a Mixed Day
Today was guaranteed to be a mixed bag kind of day, and as I get ready to sleep, ok scribble some lines and sleep, I try and resign myself to its inevitable mixed quality. Pasta, especially a spring time Pasta Primavera is what works for such mixed days. It is on days like this I [...]
Cooking By the Book
Chinatown Sweet and Sour Bok Choy and The Passionate Vegetable
I have been meaning to tell you all about this wonderful book, for the past week. I seriously have been getting all excited about, however, anytime I have been getting ready to write, I have been looking all over for the book. What does this tell you that I am a scatterbrain? Well, not [...]
Healthy South Indian Cooking – Cabbage Poriyal
This simple recipe is one of the many recipes that I have enjoyed from the lovely cookbook, Healthy South Indian Cooking. The cookbook is by Alamelu Vairawan and Patricia Marquardt is the third edition of an absolutely wonderful and user-friendly cookbook. The book is also a testimony to a wonderful friendship. Alamelu and Patricia are neighbors and friends [...]
