Entrées and Sides

Dahi Baray or Yellow Lentil Dumplings are one of the most popular street food and homemade snack in South Asia. These dumplings are also known by the names of Bhallay,…

Flatbreads of South Asia: Flatbreads are a quintessential accompaniment to almost all South Asian dishes. But they are much more than that! Flatbreads are the centuries old heritage of the…

As much as I love the recipes from my grandmother’s generation and want to pass them on to my daughters, I wish I had their level of patience and luxury…

No formal dinner at our place is complete without a hummus and pita bread mezze platter. Hummus is always the star on the plate, surrounded by sliced fresh or grilled…

I think when it comes to okra, there are only two kinds of people – those who love it and those who don’t! There is usually no midway. Since okra…

South Asians have a long standing love affair with deep fried street food. Samosas and Kachoris are two of the most popular, undoubtedly, because they are cheap, filling and utterly…

Keeping weekdays meals simple and quick, but still delicious and hearty, this is the challenge every homemaker faces each day, especially if there are growing kids in the house. There…

Holiday season is always loaded with rich food and irresistible desserts, which means we end up gaining a few more dreaded pounds by the time we finally reach Valentine’s Day…

If there is one ingredient that has to be a pantry staple in every healthy kitchen, that has to be chickpeas. Their versatility never fails to amaze me! Stir them…

Weekend, cold weather and family recovering from flu – all these factors led me to make some yummy, mood-lifting finger food. What’s better than some crispy fried potato wedges coated…

Sabzi Ka Achar, Pickled Mixed Vegetables: The beautiful abundance of winter vegetables forces one to buy them in bulk. I always end up buying more than I need for a…

I always loved those children’s classics where candies grew on trees, the rivers were liquid chocolate and it rained cupcakes. These multicoloured rainbow sandwiches evoke the nostalgia for such pure…

Festivals, special occasions, weekends or just no-guilt comfort food, grilled chicken is always welcome on a table. Each cuisine culture has several versions of grilled chicken in which marinades and…

Friday night means family movie night at our place. The food has to be snacky and casual – something one can munch on through the ups and downs of the…