a melange of recipes, cuisines and food stories and my adventures in the culinary world

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Goan style Prawn and Okra Curry….Sungta ani Bende kodi

Goan style Prawn and Okra Curry….Sungta ani Bende kodi

A Goan style prawn curry with Okras, spicy and tangy and perfect with a bowl of steaming hot rice.

Dahi Bara Aloo Dum…a Odia Street Chaat

Dahi Bara Aloo Dum…a Odia Street Chaat

A street food typical to my native state Odisha, a tongue tickler and a finger licking good chaat.

Fish Do Pyaza

Fish Do Pyaza

Pieces of fried fish cooked in layers of sliced onions and spices imparts plenty of flavour to this dish.

Cracked Wheat and Cottage Cheese Burger Patties/Dalia and Paneer Veggie Burger Patties

Cracked Wheat and Cottage Cheese Burger Patties/Dalia and Paneer Veggie Burger Patties

A delicious ,nutritious and innovative option for burgers, pita pockets or wraps. A healthy option for a kids lunchbox or for a Sunday brunch at home.

Cold Greek Lentil Salad/Fakes Salata

Cold Greek Lentil Salad/Fakes Salata

This delicious salad is a healthy combo of boiled brown lentils with garlic, colourful fresh veggies tossed in a red wine vinaigrette dressing and finally a sprinkle of fresh herbs like mint and dill with the salty, creamy, crumbled Feta cheese which makes the salad lustier.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Eggs are my absolute favourite food and I can have it poached, boiled, fried, or scrambled .One of the ways to eat an Egg that is a hot favourite in my household is Deviled Eggs. Boiled eggs are boring for my kids and Deviled are a hit with them either for breakfast or in their lunchbox. I serve them as appetiser for my parties and sometimes pack them for our beach picnics too. Aside from the cholesterol question eggs are super health food and an inexpensive source of high quality protein ,vit B12, phosphorus and riboflavin.They are a good source…

Fried Eggplant roundels/Baigana Bhajaa

Fried Eggplant roundels/Baigana Bhajaa

With the festival season in full swing all Indian kitchens are busy churning out new delicacies every day.Odiya delicacies dominate my kitchen on festivals and holidays.With sweets and delectable desserts in abundance everywhere the craving for simple, comfort food rises.

Entries for RCI Bengal

Entries for RCI Bengal

West Bengal is one of the Eastern states of India, the land of Ramakrishna Paramahansa,Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore,Amartya Sen…the list is endless, a state rich in cultural heritage, state teeming with people who are literary intellectuals, sports lovers, a place where India’s quest for

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana

Eggplant Parmigiana,sliced eggplants fried,layered with creamy red and white sauce and baked with a sprinkling of Parmesan and Cheddar cheese.

Corn footlong and Happy IWD

Corn footlong and Happy IWD

A Happy International Women’s Day(IWD) to you all!!


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