Vegetables play a very important part in our life as they give us nutrition,fibre and many kinds of proteins and vitamins.However one crucial aspect of cooking is regulating the amount of oil we use in our recipes.There are people who make a simple 1 cup […]

Kashmir is the most beautiful State of India and has a cuisine which is set apart from the rest of the country.They make use of ingredients which provide warmth as most of the time the place is cold and people face shivering temperatures in almost […]

Winters in North India are much looked out and waited for.Its like 8 months of Summers where apart from a month or two of pleasant weather there are horribly hot days with temperatures nearing 50°C,sparse rains and even during the rainy season a humidity which virtually […]

The Ruler of Awadh Nawab Wajid Ali Shah who ruled from 30 July 1822 to 1 September 1887 was a lover of food!The region of Awadh in India then comprised of the combined States of Uttar Pradesh,Uttaranchal and Uttarakhand.Some say that parts of Bihar were also […]

Colocasia/Eddos or as it is called Arbi in India is one of the most loved vegetables generally had with the flatbread – Roti!It is widely used both in all parts of India with a different recipe in every State.Here iit is a subtly spiced delicious […]

Much of what I have witnessed of the food cooked by my grand mother,I have always felt that it was made with a pure mind and heart and that was applicable to the simple tea she made.Her hands were what we could say “gifted” and […]

Mutter Paneer is one very popular stir fry whereas Aloo Mutter is another.I have combined all three ingredients effectively to create a really delicious combination which goes very well with rotis as well as rice.Its a lovely and spicy recipe which will be loved by […]

This recipe was posted as an entrant for the 2 minute Snackosaurus contest held by the prestigious Foodie group – Chef at Large on Facebook.The contest was organised by the group’s dynamic leader – Sid Khullar! These days everyone craves for “Instant” items on the […]

In summers we need something light and this stir fry fits the bill.Its so delicious with chunks of crispy vegetable and cubes of soft and juicy paneer sprinkled with freshly crushed black pepper.A real treat to the palate! Preparation time: 30-45 minutes Makes – 3-4 […]

Podimas is a Potato Fry or what we can say as a South Indian Subzi  which is used as an accompaniment with South Indian Curries and especially Sambar.It is especially wonderful with a special Sambar called Vengaya Sambar or Arichavittu Sambar(recipe here: http://thefoodsamaritan.com/vengaya-sambarcoconut-flavored-sambar-with-shallotsmini-onions/ which is […]