Entrées and Sides

I have shared many recipes so far from the refined courtly food cultures of Hyderabad and Avadh here on my blog. Many meat dishes enjoyed today in the region are…

My girls and I were planning Father’s Day menu for that very special guy who is the nucleus of our lives. Now we know that he is a big carnivore,…

Dates are an important part of Middle Eastern cuisine. They are enjoyed on their own as a snack and instant energy booster or added to different sweet and savoury dishes…

Hyderabadi cuisine is a princely legacy of the Nizams of Hyderabad State with deep Turkish, Mughal and Arabic influences on the food. It is, therefore, rich, decadent and very refined.…

Lauki ka Raita, Bottle Gourd in Yogurt: With the mercury rising mercilessly, our diet patterns change a lot to make room for more coolants, fruits and vegetables. In South Asia,…

Food affects our mood, that we know for sure! But have you ever noticed how does our mood affect the food we cook? Definitely, if you are in a foul…

If you are from the generation who grew up watching Popeye the Sailor Man on television, you must remember his obsession with spinach and the very catchy theme song, “I’m…

The luscious, long, shiny green chilli peppers are one of the most gorgeous gifts of nature and I can’t imagine my life without them. I use them abundantly in my…

I’m sure the regular visitors of my blog know my love for simple recipes. I always try to figure out ways to save time and energy in the kitchen. Summer…

“Love and abusive cannot coexist. Abuse and neglect are, by definition, the opposites of nurturance and care .” ― Bell Hooks I’m a member of Google+ Create, a Google program…

I post all sorts of recipes on blog, from healthy to purely indulgent. I want every visitor on my blog to find something that would please them. There are some…

Call them appetisers, starters or hors d’oeuvres and canapés when served at cocktail parties or events, these little samples of food are incredibly important as they set the tone for…

“The most simple things can bring the most happiness” Isabella Scorupco It’s true! And I love to keep things simple in the kitchen; ingredients that remind me of my mom’s…

You have heard of and maybe enjoyed many times Hassleback potatoes, right! Have you ever thought about the weird name though? Personally a recipe with the word “hassle” in it…

Hyderabadi Cuisine Are you familiar with Hyderabadi cuisine? Even if you are not familiar with South Asian food, you must have heard of the sensuousHyderabadi Dum Biryani , (a layered,…