Delicately flavored rice. An Absolute Delight Food was a lavish affair at Ma’s home. Ma would often regret not writing her Mom’s & Cook’s recipes. She would tell me that they both were exceptional cooks. She would try and recreate Grandma’s recipes with whatever she could recollect. Mutton Yakhni pulav was one dish that wasContinue reading “Mutton Yakhni Pulav”
Category Archives: Main Course
Egg-Dill Sandwiches
Perfect Sunday breakfast Mustard Mayo sandwiches in Assam Mess were very famous. They used to be the breakfast on the go if anyone was travelling or going for jungle picnics. What used to amaze me was that the head cook used to make the mayo by hand despite the bulk quantity. Over the years, IContinue reading “Egg-Dill Sandwiches”
Mustard Fish
Despite having spent a substantial time in Kolkata, my love for fish happened after moving to Delhi when our neighbor introduced us to Mustard Fish cooked in Bihari style. This was very different than the pungent flavored I had in Kolkata. The enthusiasm with which she would cook it every time was infectious! She isContinue reading “Mustard Fish”
Yellow Delight
This is one dish that brings a smile to everyone’s face at home. An absolute hit with my eggetarian friends! Ma used to whip up this delight in a jiffy when bachelors would bounce late at night. Posted in midst of jungles or dessert getting fresh veggies was a rare affair. Hence, eggs were alwaysContinue reading “Yellow Delight”
My Medley Rasoi 