Chilli Garlic Chutney

I normally hesitate to post very spicy recipes, especially those that are chili hot. For two reasons. Firstly, many of my friends and followers are not very fond of chili hot dishes. Secondly, my own tolerance has gone down dramatically with age. But there are some kinds of cuisine that are required to be fiery….

Hash Browns

Hash browns is not something that I would ordinarily make. My friend, Shuba Hariharan, had posted a very unusual lunch menu with hash browns included. So I decided to replicate her menu. It turned out very well, especially the hash browns. I am immensely gratified that several people asked me for the recipe. It is…

Carrot, Cucumber & Kidney Beans Salad

Since I began experimenting with salads a month ago, I have been fascinated with the many wonderful recipes that I tried out. Each one tastes better than the other. I now face a real dilemma – which one to choose each day. That is a real good situation to be in. I now look forward…

Masala Salad

Who says that salads must be tasteless and boring? I suspect this to be one of the main reasons why a salad is often absent from dining tables in India. Yes, we do have the occasional koshimbir, kosambari or raita – but too few and far between. Let me illustrate with an example. My driver…

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

I am not a great fan of mushrooms. But when I visited the organic market and saw these exotic portobello mushrooms, I was really tempted to buy them – which is exactly what I did. I must admit that this is the first time that I have bought these mushrooms. So, I had to google…