Peach Shrikhand – Greek Yogurt, Fresh Peaches and Spices One of the simplest desserts made across Western India, in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat just needs some hung yogurt, sugar, spices, and nuts. The simplicity belies the punch of flavor, freshness, and comfort each bite brings when eaten with hot puris or like I […]
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Egg Bhurji – Spiced Scamble
Anda Bhurji – Spiced Scrambled Eggs After attending boarding school and having traversed the country back and forth for holidays, all my egg memories are tied to daily breakfast or travel in India. These memories are so strong, that my internal palate thinks that it’s Monday if there’s scrambled eggs for breakfast; or if it’s […]
Sunday Sheet-Pan Sabzi
Sheet-Pan Sabzi – Roasted Vegetables, Indian Style When I want comfort food, the first thing that comes to mind is dal, chawal and sabzi; or what is a spiced lentil stew served with basmati rice laced with home-made ghee, vegetables cooked with spices, and a crunchy chopped salad, kachombar, much like an Israeli salad. Most […]
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
One of the first things I learnt to make from my mum was a savory breakfast dish, Upma, traditionally made from suji – or cream of wheat. Think of it like a pilaf, it has veggies, cooks quickly and each bite still reminds me of home, of her and our life in Poona when I’d […]
A Flat World – Naan
Naan at Home Made Simple Breads in my mother’s home kitchen was made up of the traditional flatbreads like roti, theplas, parathas and naans. After leaving India, my world stretched beyond, and now I count tortillas, pita, lavash and focaccia in my ever-expanding flat world. The common theme I found in ancient food traditions, is, […]
