Tag: gluten free

Chinese Fried Nuts

Chinese Fried Nuts

  Another year unfolds. Another step forward.

Bhindi Bhaji: Mildly Spiced Okra

Bhindi Bhaji: Mildly Spiced Okra

  It has been so long that I do not know where to start…  

Chicken with Black Pepper and Cream

Chicken with Black Pepper and Cream

    The two most important things that inspire me to cook are the memories of my childhood, especially with my ma and dida and also that sudden intuitive attraction I feel towards a particular recipe. Each of these triggers work differently. The memories are 

Lehsuni Baingan: Eggplants cooked in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Lehsuni Baingan: Eggplants cooked in Spicy Garlic Sauce

  I have a really simple recipe today. Chunks of eggplants are cooked with in a spicy garlic sauce with the fresh zesty aroma of ginger and green chili peppers. I will not call this this a “traditional” recipe, even though there might be one 

Maa Choliyan Di Dal: Punjabi Style Mixed Lentils

Maa Choliyan Di Dal: Punjabi Style Mixed Lentils

    The creamy, warm and fragrant Maa di Dal has the wholesome nourishing feeling slowly seep into me, with a tingle of beautiful memories: crisp winter air, travels and meals in dhabas.