Blyton Bites: A Slice of Nostalgia with Enid Blyton
Growing up on a staple of Enid Blyton’s books, I now believe that she was a silent influencer of how my interest in food developed. Guest post by Bindu Gopal…
Recipe: Aam Ras Puri – a Summer Delicacy
Think summer and it is not surprsing to think of ice cream, coolers and of course mangoes. Also called the king of fruits, mangoes are abundantly available in India and…
Healthy Eating Does not have to be Boring
If you want to start making healthier eating choices but do not want to be limited to beans and whole grain products all the time, this is totally understandable. That…
Recipe: Ugadi Pachadi – a Reflection of the Myriad Flavours of Life
It is that time of the year when the old gives way to the new and nature is basking in the colours of spring. It is time for one of…
Recipe: Green Chilli Pickle – a Medley of Flavours
It is often said that there is nothing like a bite of pickle to perk up the drabbest of meals. This is indeed true for they add a touch of…
Recipe: Mangalore Buns – a nice way to use ripened bananas
Overripe bananas making their way into banana cakes and banana bread is something we all know of. But did you know you can also use the bananas to make Mangalore…
Recipe: Sakkare Acchu: festive sugar mould figurines
Sakkare acchu which translates to sugar moulds in Kannada refers to figurines made using sugar syrup for Makar Sankranthi and other festive occasions. It is a festive speciality. “Sugar is…
Microgreens: a powerhouse of nutrients
With healthy and wholesome eating becoming the order of the day, microgreens have become an extremely popular food. An integral part of salads, soups and starters, microgreens are synonymous with…
Recipe: Mavina Hannina Sasve (Raw Ripe Mango Sauce with Sweet, Savoury and Tangy Flavours)
No mention of summer is complete without the mention of the mangoes, the king of fruits. Having grown up in Hyderabad, my earliest memories of summers were digging into the…
Recipe: Gongura aka sorrel leaves pachadi and gongura-brinjal chutney
One of the most popular ingredients used in the cuisine of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is Gongura or sorrel leaves. Also called Amabada, it is a rich source of vitamin…