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

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Cauliflower masala curry/Phula Kobi aloo Tarkari

Cauliflower masala curry/Phula Kobi aloo Tarkari

A typical Odiya style fragrant masala curry with cauliflower and potatoes.

Methi Paneer Malai/Cottage cheese in fenugreek and cream curry

Methi Paneer Malai/Cottage cheese in fenugreek and cream curry

Chunks of Paneer in a creamy fenugreek based Curry .Compliments well with Rotis,Parathas or Naan.Yummy is the word you would utter after a spoonful of this rich ,tasty combo.

Mung sprouts Poha/ Flattened rice with green gram sprouts

Mung sprouts Poha/ Flattened rice with green gram sprouts

It’s a constant challenge for me to churn out a different, tasty,nutritious and well presented breakfast option without repeating every single day for my kids.Kids get bored of food so fast.And breakfast being the important meal of the day is needed for health and mental well being both for adults a

Applesauce spice bundt cake with a brown sugar glaze

Applesauce spice bundt cake with a brown sugar glaze

A moist and spicy Apple cake with the flavour of lemon zest and home made applesauce and a final drizzle of brown sugar glaze.

Classic Fresh Basil Pesto from scratch

Classic Fresh Basil Pesto from scratch

The fondness for convenience foods in India has grown in leaps and bounds.Processed food is just everywhere, despite numerous news stories warning us of the dangers.The key to the success of processed food is simple..it is not only quick and simple but also reliable.

Pumpkin spice Chocochip squares

Pumpkin spice Chocochip squares

And the pumpkin saga continues….the humble ,versatile pumpkin in a new avatar, super moist pumpkin spice squares studded with chocochips. These squares are baked with white chocolate and pumpkin pie spice.Pumpkin Pie spice is a blend of powdered cinnamon,nutmeg,cloves and ginger and sometimes al

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.

Tomato Khajur Khatta…Tomatoes and dates sweet chutney

Tomato Khajur Khatta…Tomatoes and dates sweet chutney

The festive, celebratory mood in my house is still on. Delicacies being churned out in my favourite haunt is being gobbled up by the chipmunks before they can be clicked for my blog. Durga Puja will culminate in a day but celebrations will continue till the Festival of Lights, Diwali …stretched ti

A Lemon Bundt Cake with a lemon frosting

A Lemon Bundt Cake with a lemon frosting

Well,when life throws you lemons…No! I didn’t make lemonade …I baked a cheery, fluffy, lemon Bundt cake instead.My bday and committee meeting of the NGO that I do voluntary work for coincided and I was expected to bake a cake for the members.And tried and tested the perfect tea time cake was th

Apple Cinnamon Chimichangas

Apple Cinnamon Chimichangas

Mexican burritos with a sweet and saucy apple pie filling, fried and dusted with cinnamon sugar.


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