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Curried Chicken in Cardamom Infused Coconut Sauce

Curried Chicken in Cardamom Infused Coconut Sauce

I remember the time when back in India many moons back we used to live in a joint family. My grandparents, uncles, aunts  & cousins all lived in a big house, ate all together in one long dining table. Sunday afternoon lunches were always beautiful times when 

A visit to the Pumpkin Patch: The Spooks & The Spicy

A visit to the Pumpkin Patch: The Spooks & The Spicy

Fall is here and so is Halloween, so we made our trip to the farm with the kids. It is a yearly ritual for us, picking the pumpkins, taking a hay ride through the mazes and petting and feeding the farm animals. This time the 

Palak Paneer/Saag Paneer: Spinach with Indian Cheese

Palak Paneer/Saag Paneer: Spinach with Indian Cheese

This one is a treasure in my kitchen. It is a hearty, wholesome, comforting dish loved by my family. Sometimes known as Saag Paneer, sometimes as Palak Paneer, it is a popular Indian delicacy which has taken a comforting place in many homes all over the 

Fusion Farinata

Fusion Farinata

Have you ever wondered how a certain dish can bear similarities, not just in various regions of one country but all over the world?  One time I was going to make some instant Dhoklas-(a steamed fluffy bread made of chick pea flour/besan), and I realized I 

Fenugreek Seeds with Potatoes

Fenugreek Seeds with Potatoes

Tucked away among the tiny villages in the colorful and beautiful deserts of Rajasthan, nestles a oasis surrounded by cool shady trees. This haven of peace is the Ashram – Bala. We had the privilege to visit this place last time we visited Jaipur and paid