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Almond and Cranberry Cookies

Almond and Cranberry Cookies

    These cookies are what dreams are made of. Almonds, orange blossom water and cardamom: ….they devise a heady combination and in my mind, they  compose a realm of a blissful holiday in the Mediterranean or a balmy Indian summer. The dusted sugar and 

Tetor Dal: Lentils with Bitter Melon

Tetor Dal: Lentils with Bitter Melon

    I have a bitter-sweet relationship with this recipe. “Bitter” already appears in the post title, but why sweet? It has to do more with my emotions than the taste. This is one of those recipes which are cloistered in typically Bengali homes. Almost 

Garlic and Herb Crescent Rolls

Garlic and Herb Crescent Rolls

    Another bread baking success story. Warm, flaky and soft rolls; laced with herb and butter to perfection.

The Everyday Moong Dal

The Everyday Moong Dal

    Dal has always been the classic comfort food.   This is my everyday Dal. A warm fragrant bowl with a drizzle of lemon juice soothes and coddles like old socks when I am sick in bed. The hissing  of the pressure cooker speaks of homecoming and the 

Medu Vada: Savory Lentil Fritters

Medu Vada: Savory Lentil Fritters

    While the wind howled and screeched outside one day, whistling into our home through the fireplace and window panes, we stayed home  munching on these crispy, golden Vadas.