What is a Jughead Sandwich? C’mon who doesn’t know about a Jughead Sandwich! I have had my good fortune to know a few Jugheads in life. Loved making these sandwiches and eating them for breakfast/brunch.
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Rajma Salad for Golu
by Melting Lemon Drop October 20, 2024Golu 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.
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Discovering Biryani: A Journey from Nigeria to India
by Marvellous October 12, 2024Reflecting 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.
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Easy Recipe of Forbidden Fruits Bowl
by Melting Lemon Drop September 28, 2024Do 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.
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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.
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Easy Quick Cooking Kerala Mango Prawn Curry Recipe
by Melting Lemon Drop August 7, 2024I 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. 🙂
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Learning to cook Mini Samosas for Children’s Birthday Party
by Melting Lemon Drop July 2, 2024I went to learn how to make mini samosas from my foodie chef friend Richa once again on a rainy day recently. Funny, how it rains whenever I plan a trip to her place! 🙂
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Upcycling Story-Guava Pumpkin Salad & Chai
by Melting Lemon Drop June 27, 2024For Salad and Chai Lovers I had invited my friend Richa over for tea and she’s a salad lover. I thought a…
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Sparkling Bengal Gram Salad & Wooden Console Table
by Melting Lemon Drop May 11, 2024Cleaning up is usually a pain if you don’t use mechanical devices. Sparkling Bengal Gram Salad is my go-to option for a clean table, plate, bowl or floorboard. At times.
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Cooking When You Travel- Notes from Airbnb Holidays in 2016 for “Raja Betas”
by Melting Lemon Drop August 18, 2017A little more about how to have fun with home-cooked meals during the holidays when you travel to a foreign country- especially useful for young adults.