Tag: side dish

Beet Gajor- er Torkari:  Beet & Carrot Curry

Beet Gajor- er Torkari: Beet & Carrot Curry

    There are times when those few moments just flash past me, at the oddest time of the day, maybe just when I am taking a walk or even doing my dishes. The winter night would soon engulf the day. The crisp breeze brushed 

Chaal Kumro Chingri: Ash Gourd with Shrimp

Chaal Kumro Chingri: Ash Gourd with Shrimp

  I never knew some twenty years back when I sat by the window seat of Air India, looking out of that tiny window at the vast expanse of the universe , already missing home, that I would be cooking Chaal Kumro Chingri sitting in 

Manisha’s Lemon Pickle

Manisha’s Lemon Pickle

    Pickle. The word resonates with outbursts of flavors. Indian pickles tell long stories and are loaded with a blend of spices that will tease your taste buds.

Watermelon Curry: Lightly Spiced Stewed Watermelon

Watermelon Curry: Lightly Spiced Stewed Watermelon

    Summers, for us are sealed and kissed with watermelons. Every week we are hugging and cradling an enormous green back home with promises of sweet juicy times.

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Nigella and Nuts

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Nigella and Nuts

    The bunched spears of asparagus splendidly speak of spring.  They are at their best now – tender, fresh and slim.