• Spicy Mushroom Rice
    Spicy Mushroom Rice

      This is a slight variation from Sanjeev Kapoor's recipe for Mushroom Dum Biryani. The intention was to make biryani before I realised…

  • Frozen Mango Yogurt
    Frozen Mango Yogurt

    As refreshing as it looks, is the taste of this amazingly simple dessert. Was watching Masterchef Australia the other day... in comes Jamie…

  • Pumpkin Sabzi
    Pumpkin Sabzi

    Pumpkin is a vegetable I rarely buy and I think that is because I am not sure of how to use it. The first time I actually tried cooking with…

  • Chilli Paneer
    Chilli Paneer

    Chilli paneer is one of my favourite appetizers. I am not fond of Chinese cuisine but this is definitely an exception :D Well, this is an 'Indo…

  • The Very Bitter, Bittergourd Theeyal ...
    The Very Bitter, Bittergourd Theeyal ...

    Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon (or karela in hindi), is a tropical fruit - yes, fruit! There are several varieties available; the…

  • Vegetable Biryani
    Vegetable Biryani

    Err...yea I do realize that I am carbon copying other recipes than trying to do something novel :D Blame it on my lack of time...but blogging is…

  • Insalata Caprese Bites...
    Insalata Caprese Bites...

    This is my favourite Italian salad and topping for pizza (Pizza Caprese that is). It is a very simple salad that does not really call for a recipe.…

  • Spaghetti al Pomodoro: Pronto!!
    Spaghetti al Pomodoro: Pronto!!

    I did not think I would ever say this but I am having a backlog of recipes yet to be posted... Hats off to all my fellow bloggers…

  • Pumpkin Pancakes
    Pumpkin Pancakes

    After making my regular pumpkin sabzi, I had some pumpkin still left and was wondering what I can do with it. Browsing through (and it…

Rice, Breads and Soups


  • Spanakorizo
    I am falling in love with Greek cuisine! Such fresh food with amazing flavors. You always...
  • Paneer Makhani
    This is one of my favorite paneer dishes. If I am in an Indian restaurant and unsure of what...
  • Kanda Poha
    Gosh! This is one of my favorite breakfast dishes at the moment. Nutritious, healthy and oh...
  • Coconut Rice
    Normally in the coconut rice recipes I have come across, the rice is either dry with just...
  • Chickpea Pulao
    This is a great one pot meal that is a must try especially if you are a big fan of...
  • Veggie Garlic Rice
    When you are in a rush and you are managing a baby… and you are starving!; you are bound to...
  • Moong Dal Khichdi
    I was never a Khichdi fan! I think the way it looks always put me off and I haven't tried...
  • Whole Tomato Rice
    This is a super easy recipe!! I normally make tomato rice in a different manner (you can see...
  • Leek & Mushroom Pilaf
    This is an extremely simple pilaf flavoured with leek and button mushrooms alone. Normally...
  • Paneer Matar Pulao
    This is a mildly spiced pulao with chunky pieces of paneer and sweet green peas. Adapted...
  • Peas Pulao
    A very quick and simple recipe that requires minimal ingredients, this pulao is an option...
  • Zafrani Pulao
      This fragrant pulao is so simple to make! As you would have guessed from the name...
  • Spicy Mushroom Rice
      This is a slight variation from Sanjeev Kapoor's recipe for Mushroom Dum Biryani. The...
  • Riz aux Tomates
    In simple English - Tomato Rice :) It is one of my all time favourites; rather the...
  • Green Gram Coconut Curry...
    Green grams or Mung beans are commonly used in Indian cuisine. A humble food, it is a nutritional...
  • Tomato Rasam
    Rasam is one of the simplest side dishes for rice. The word Rasam is obtained from the...
  • Drumstick with Raw Mango...
    I don't like drumsticks (though I love the 'thoran' or stir fry we make with drumstick leaves)!...
    • Falafel Burgers
      I love falafels! They are a veggie foodie's delight when it comes to the Arabic style...
    • Bread Rasmalai
      I bet...at the first glance that looks like milk made Rasmalai right ;) I absolutely love...
    • Mooli Paratha...
      I am not an expert when it comes to making rotis or parathas but I guess I do a fairly good job of...