Tag: holiday recipe

Pomegranate Almond Raita

Pomegranate Almond Raita

  This creamy raita, garbed with a citrus and mint flavor, bejeweled with the pomegranates have stolen our hearts.

Bengali Mishti Pulao: Bengali Style Pilaf with Cashews and Raisins

Bengali Mishti Pulao: Bengali Style Pilaf with Cashews and Raisins

    The sound of “Mishti Pulao” takes me back to this little girl dining on this tiny table and chair, set by the family dining table just where the door opens. It is Christmas lunch. The family has gathered around the table. Crisp winter 

Brussels Sprouts with Coriander, Mint Chutney and Nuts

Brussels Sprouts with Coriander, Mint Chutney and Nuts

    Here is a light Indian twist to the Brussels sprouts. These were cooked until tender crisp and flavored with the Indian Mint and Coriander Chutney. Of all the ways I have had the Brussels sprouts so for, this is my favorite for now. 

Rosemary Roasted Chestnuts

Rosemary Roasted Chestnuts

    Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos…”  

Fall Ratatouille with Paneer and Harissa

Fall Ratatouille with Paneer and Harissa

    This recipe is a celebration of autumn, of festivities and traditions.  Since I am always sailing the ship of nostalgia, trying to look back and finding some fine line that connects me to the past, the Ratatouille always reminds me of one comforting