Entrées and Sides

Tariyal Bhindi or Fried Okra is a beautifully simple recipe from the rich and diverse Sindhi cuisine that has its roots in the ancient Indus Valley civilisation and shows influences…

This is a very simple and refreshing recipe from Japanese cuisine, something that goes well as a side with various mains, particularly fried and grilled foods. ‘Goma’ means ‘sesame’ in…

Lebanese Shawarma is a middle eastern recipe that has become very popular as a street food and healthy meal choice world over. Marinated meat, usually chicken or beef, is mounted…

Yakitori or Japanese skewered chicken is one of those delightful recipes that are perfect for casual evenings with friends. There is absolutely nothing intimidating about making these gorgeous looking skewers,…

Chaat – The Hidden Treasure of South Asia: Word Chaat literally means ‘to lick’. I guess it refers to the finger-licking-good taste of this snack. ‘ Chatpati’ which is a…

Namak Paray are a popular street food/snack in South Asia. I was always attracted by the name and shape of these crispy, salty pastry bites. The name Namak ( salt)…

Afghani Bolani bread is my second most favourite recipe from the Afghani cuisine, while Kabuli pulao still remains the first choice.I love Afghani cuisine for its simplicity of ingredients and…

When I think of my school lunch box, the snack I loved most as a child was Aloo Tikki. The tragedy was that some of my friends loved it even…

Corn Tortilla Chips, also known as Totopos in Mexico, are one of my favourite snacks. The taste of the ones made at home is very different and far superior than…

Tomatoes, besides bursting with colour, juice and flavour, are loaded with health benefits. Vitamin rich, antioxidant, low fat and filling …they are an amazing gift of nature ! There are…

Pickles are considered an essential side dish in many Asian cuisines. Vegetables pickled in a brine of salt, sugar, vinegar and water are kitchen staples in many homes all over…

‘Naan’ simply means ‘bread’ in persian but in Central and South Asian countries it refers to a special kind of leavened flat bread which is thick and fluffy like pita…

Chicken Tikka is a Punjabi grilled chicken dish, now famous world over and vegetarian versions of the recipe with cottage cheese and different grilled vegetables are also becoming popular. This…

Fondue is my most favourite comfort food for casual yet elegant small gatherings, cosy dinners and movie nights. There can be so many variations from chocolate to pure cheeses to…