Red Chilli Pickle

RED CHILLI PICKLE RECIPE INGREDIENTS Large achar chilli whole 100 ml oil 2 tbsp oil 50 gm salt 2 tbsp Turmeric powder 2 tbsp Dry mango powder 1 tbsp Chilli flakes 2 tbsp Fenugreek seeds (methi) 2 tbsp Cumin seeds 2 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp Carrom seeds 2 tbsp Black mustard seeds INSTRUCTIONS In a blender blend till fennel, carrom, fenugreek and mustard seeds till […]

Protein Morning Shake

PROTEIN MORNING SHAKE RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp White plain oats 1 tbsp Peanut butter 1 tbsp Strawberry chopped 1/2 bananas 1 tbsp Chia Seeds 1 scoop Whey Protein INSTRUCTIONS Put all ingredients in a blender and blend well. Add ice and blend again. Add stevia or sugar free if needed.

Mind Over Mother’s Recipe

We have heard of robocop, robotic arms for operating by replacing the doctor’s hands, and now the development of supercomputers or artificial intelligence, which is much faster than human intelligence. Computers have become exponentially better in understanding the world. This year the supercomputer beat the best go-player in the world; and only a decade before […]

Many Tastes of the Semolina Grains

I remember growing up with my mother fussing over our having doodh suji (milk boiled with semolina, sugar and cardamom topped with blanched almonds) in winters for breakfast. Desi ghee-laden suji halwa was also served occasionally. The favourite suji golgappas at Bengali Market in Delhi is such a treat. Suji is a versatile cereal which […]

Berry Berry Sweet and Fresh from the Land of Kiwis

I cannot think of an individual who doesn’t like fresh strawberries and cream, or an old-fashioned humble fruit cream. It is one of the simplest desserts with a universal appeal. I remember how my mother used to prepare it—with red jelly on top of the fruit cream and chopped strawberries. I used to gulp down […]

Berry Berry Sweet and Fresh from the Land of Kiwis

I cannot think of an individual who doesn’t like fresh strawberries and cream, or an old-fashioned humble fruit cream. It is one of the simplest desserts with a universal appeal. I remember how my mother used to prepare it—with red jelly on top of the fruit cream and chopped strawberries. I used to gulp down […]

Fruity punch to the summer Sun

Summertime means plenty of liquid and fresh salads. Our elders have cautioned us to have loads of liquid and bowlful of hydrating foods during the hot and humid season. Even nature provides us with citrus fruits and vegetables to combat the adversities of a rash weather. I remember my granny fussing over the kids to […]

Many Tastes of the Semolina Grains

I remember growing up with my mother fussing over our having doodh suji (milk boiled with semolina, sugar and cardamom topped with blanched almonds) in winters for breakfast. Desi ghee-laden suji halwa was also served occasionally. The favourite suji golgappas at Bengali Market in Delhi is such a treat. Suji is a versatile cereal which […]

Magic Mothers Bring to their Kitchens

The other day, while watching the live telecast of our respected Prime minister Narender Modi from the Townhall at the Facebook headquarters, we all saw him choke with tears as he fondly spoke about his mother. I don’t know about others, but I got emotional seeing him trying to hold back his tears while he […]