Golu is a festival celebrated in many parts of India (particularly Tamil Nadu) that I recently had the good fortune to attend and celebrate in Chennai. Inspired by the traditional sundol treat during Golu festivities, I decided to make a Rajma Salad.

Reflecting on Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage while expressing a desire to explore biryani, an iconic mixed rice dish celebrated in South Asia. Comparing it to jollof rice, highlighting differences in spices and the unique role of yogurt in the dish.

This post is about Mocha. I have fond memories of Mocha and wanted to pay my respect to those Cooking Mocha. Mocha in Bengali is the Banana Flower which is different from Mocha as some of us might know otherwise related to the cocoa plant.

Do you hate eating fruits? I love them incidentally. This post is for fruit lovers and also those who may be picky fruit eaters. After all, choosing what not to shop is also something that adds a bit of interest in something as simple as shopping for ingredients.

This post is about what happens when we have the dilemma of choices- when you have to pick from a diverse menu. Choosing what NOT to do is damned difficult at times. 🙂

This post is contributed through Salmon Fish Lovers- friends across the Seven Seas. I thank them for their sharing their meals, stories, foodie conversations and inspiration over many years.

Fortune smiles on those who are bold they say. In my case, often it smiles when I am foolish. This post is about my adventures and misadventures as a Fortunate Foodie in Fort Kochi around mid Feb earlier this year. Here’s sharing my serendipitous findings of What to do and Eat in Fort Kochi with minimum planning and research.

Collaborative Recipe Credit: Arunabh A Fellow Wicked Good Thai Curry Lover This Wicked Good Thai Curry comes courtesy Arunabh. He is my…

I have a new Food and travel tale for fun weekend around Bengaluru for Foodies! It comes at a time when life is not so Zen for me. But I have thankfully the memories of happier times and days with a few good friends.

Here’s a little recipe in memory of the excitement I felt in rediscovering an old favourite- Gongura! For those of you who…

During the holiday season, Barko relives memories of summers at their aunt’s house, where garlic potatoes became a beloved tradition. They broke this tradition to stay home, discovering old books and enjoying a nostalgic, enriching holiday. This time was filled with reading, cooking, family stories, and community service, making the holiday equally fulfilling.

I am very fond of a popular festive Indian (Bengali) prawn curry dish called prawn malai curry. It uses prawns while the other recipe of Malabar Spinach Chorchori that I shared earlier may use shrimps. I was delighted when my friend Nithya invited me and Anju to her home for lunch. We got to taste her own version of authentic easy quick cooking Kerala mango prawn curry. It has a secret masala powder. More on that later. 🙂

The journey of rediscovering simple, fresh meals through a lettuce salad made with ingredients from her father’s farm. After visiting the farm, Barko shares a love for fresh produce, reflecting family traditions and healthy living. The salad features a unique dressing with Kuli Kuli (groundnut cake), emphasizing simplicity yet deliciousness.

Picking up the long overdue thread from Migration Story- Part 1 , I continue to narrate the travels and travails in my Migration Story with food, conversations, research and team building.

Imagine starting your day with a mouth-watering and satisfying breakfast that is easy to make, nourishing, and delicious. Akara and Bread! This…

Recalling a friend’s balcony garden, touching moments of receiving spinach, and memories of their childhood chore of cleaning the fridge. The process of preparing a mixed vegetable dish, “chorchori,” is shared, along with spices and personal anecdotes, culminating with reflections on home and culinary inspirations.