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 […]
Flavours From Franschhoek Valley- The New Indian Express
s we took off from our hotel Table Bay at the Victoria and Alfred waterfront, we were mesmerised by the beautiful countryside drive. The road, with mountains lined up on both sides and a sky dotted with silver clouds overhead, looked no less than a postcard. Nearly an hour later, we reached the Franschhoek valley […]
Bake a Coffee Romance to Perfection -The New Indian Express
Many times one is asked if you are a tea person or a coffee person. My reply is always coffee. Although I like to drink tea and now green tea after every meal, owing to its digestive and slimming properties, I love my coffee. It energises the body and its aroma stimulates the senses. I […]
Romance of Peshawari Flavours- The New Indian Express
My family hailed from Peshawar and migrated to Delhi in the wake of the Partition in 1947. I have grown up hearing stories from my great-grandmother, grandparents and parents about the perils of Partition. Separated from their home and loved ones, leaving behind their belongings and friends, they brought with them only some bitter-sweet memories. […]
Romance of Peshawari Flavours- The New Indian Express
My family hailed from Peshawar and migrated to Delhi in the wake of the Partition in 1947. I have grown up hearing stories from my great-grandmother, grandparents and parents about the perils of Partition. Separated from their home and loved ones, leaving behind their belongings and friends, they brought with them only some bitter-sweet memories. […]
A Slice of Greece on the Platter- The New Indian Express
The Greek economy may have recently faced a meltdown, but that hasn’t affected our fondness for cuisines from Greece. The Greek cuisine will always be on the top of my world culinary list. I was in Greece last week on a summer holiday.This was my first trip to that country, and it was amazing. It […]
Tropical Flavours Blended to Perfection- The New Indian Express
Grewia asiatica may sound like a science experiment but it actually is a shrub or a small plant which is native to India, Pakistan and other tropical countries.The fruit it bears is called falsa, phalsa or pharwa.The shrub is extensively cultivated for this sweet and sour acidic summer fruit. Not just the fruit, its roots […]
