Every Janmashtami, my mom’s daily schedule goes for a toss or may I say she develops superhuman ability to stay awake longer hours because whatever […]
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Karwanda launji (Sweet and sour carandas relish)
The karwanda launji…Sounds so exotic right or too local? What can I say? So happy to see a new dish being added to my repertoire. […]
Saragva nu rassa walu shaak (Drumstick curry)
Some vegetables although all rounders are usually lost playing the role of supporting characters, or may be that’s the exact reason. But when they get […]
Moongdal kachori (Fried moongdal pastry)
This recipe has taken the most practice from me . And yet I am no where perfect, Kachori making is skillful art lost over the […]
A reunion pilgrimage to Mathura
It had been years since we cousins planned a long trip together. And by cousins I don’t mean 6-7 of us going and relaxing taking […]
Singdana Paalak dal (peanut spinach in pigeon pea lentils)
While driving back home from work I pass many peanut carts being hand driven on the way busy roasting and serving cones of hot fallis […]
Sev tameta nu shaak (tomato and gramflour vermicelli curry)
You eat something once and you postulate the taste of all versions. Well how much can it change? The hunch never goes. The first taste […]
Bhutte ka kees (savoury sweet corn pudding)
Just head out and you will find bhutte walas out there outside shopping malls, on the beaches, promenades, at exhibitions or at best just at […]
Dudhi na muthiya(Bottle gourd dumplings)
You get a variety of choices for a single dish. A reinvented version sometimes with a new ingredient, new form or sometimes even fusion. But […]
Tok dal ebam aloo poshto (Mango and lentils with poppy seeds potato curry)
It’s amazing how seasonal cooking can bring communities together. A little observation made me realize I have been posting my home-made recipes or my own […]