cooking when you travel

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. 🙂

I 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! 🙂

For Salad and Chai Lovers I had invited my friend Richa over for tea and she’s a salad lover. I thought a…

Cleaning 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.

A 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.

It’s turning out to be a pretty hot Spring Day and now I’ve built up a pretty healthy appetite. I return to rummage through the fridge. Always handy to have a few simple ingredients for a quick meal..