I found the inspiration to this recipe in a very unexpected place – the Willingdon Gymkhana in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. This old club is for members only and my Uncle & Aunt wanted to take us out for dinner there when we visited last year. When we visited Bangalore, Goa and finally Mumbai, I was …
Tandoori Fish with a warm Bean Salad
As part of my quest to eat healthier, I’ve devised a few recipes, this is one of them. This Tandoori Fish with a warm bean salad is delicious as a dinner as well packs perfectly for lunch.
Thai Chicken Soup
Thai Chicken soup to me is the ultimate comfort food. Over the years, I’ve made different versions, but I’m really partial to this one flavoured with Thai Red Curry paste and oozing with mushrooms. While I love mushrooms in general, I love the use of Enoki in this and other soups. It gives the soup …
Healthy Barley Stir Fry
And just like that, the holiday season has come to an end. After going on a calorie spree, most of us would like to shed a few holiday pounds. And healthy meals are easy to consume if they’re packed with flavor. From Wikipedia – Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a …
Green Chutney Pinwheels
I’ve made this simple appetizer or canape so many times, that I can’t believe I haven’t shared it yet. Whenever you throw a party, this is a great recipe to make a day or so ahead and slice the day of. Green chutney is made with a blend of Coriander, Chilies and spices. Where I’m …
What I Ate In Mumbai
Mumbai meri jaan! A city that never sleeps, is always on the go and I once called home. The last leg of our journey after Bangalore and Goa, we were sick from the travel but managed to make the most of the trip. From High Point to Lucky Biriyani and everything in between, I ate …
Serradura – Portuguese Sawdust Pudding
I’ve heard a lot of about Serradura. This is a simple custard sprinkled with crushed biscuits or cookies with a Portuguese origin. Serradura means sawdust and the crumbs are ground fine and look a lot like sawdust. The custard is layered with this sawdust and although it’s very very simple, it tastes amazing. This recipe …
Canapes – Forminhas, Fish Cones & Cheese Rolls
This has been on my bucket list for a long time – 3 canapes made with the same dough – Forminhas, Fish Cones and Cheese Rolls. In Mumbai and Goa you can purchase these shells making it very easy to whip up a batch of these canapes, but since I wouldn’t know where to find …
Spiced Coconut Creme Brulee | Dairy Free Holiday Dessert
You can never go wrong with preparing crème brulee for your family and friends. The custard itself is delicious but when you brulee it in front of your guests, it takes it to a whole other magical level. Years ago I invested in small 4 oz mason jars I love these because you can set …
What I Ate in Bangalore
From Dwarka to Brahmins Coffee Bar, Adigas to the Food Street, The Daily Bean to Bangalore Club, I eat my way through Bangalore, Bengaluru! Check out What I Ate in Bangalore or Bengaluru Bangalore – Goa – Mumbai