Category Archives: Recipes

Bhapa Doi(Steamed Yoghurt Pudding) in Microwave

My toddler stood on her toes and grabbed  the bowl of curd on the dining table and got it to me and whispered – Can you please make bhapa doi? Am still trying to figure out how to say no to her for such requests My father introduced this dish to my daughter and thisContinue reading “Bhapa Doi(Steamed Yoghurt Pudding) in Microwave”

Butter Garlic Prawns

I am allergic to shellfish and on the contrary my dad and husband relish them. This still didn’t motivate me to cook it for them at home. When we moved to Bangalore, Fisherman’s Wharf (Goan restaurant) became our go to place for hanging out. That’s where my toddler discovered Prawns. As apprehensive I was whenContinue reading “Butter Garlic Prawns”

Hummus

This Hummus recipe was the outcome of a Heart attack. My friend went on a health spree when her husband had a heart attack. Everything in her kitchen suddenly was centered on Low Cal and that is how we were introduced to this amazing Hummus. I have served it as a spread on bread, BBQ,Continue reading “Hummus”

2 Mins Mug Cake – Microwave

Toddler – Ma, it’s been so long that you have not baked a cake Me – I baked a cake last week! Toddler – Yes! Imagine, I have been having saunf & mishri for last 3 days as sweet. Me in my head – What a level of compromise This made me try this 2Continue reading “2 Mins Mug Cake – Microwave”

Litti Chokha

I had litti chokha for the first time when I was ten years old at our family friend’s home. Made in the traditional method using cow-dung cakes, it was an experience! It was the first time I had seen such a different style of cooking.  Litti dunked in ghee is served with Chokha made ofContinue reading “Litti Chokha”

Turkish Poached Eggs

Poached eggs are my Bermuda triangle…Mystery….as to why do people like it. Why why why! As luck would have it, my husband is extremely fond of it and now my daughter. When I came across this dish, it looked too good to not try. I was apprehensive of the poached eggs bit but am soContinue reading “Turkish Poached Eggs”