I was thinking about my grandmother who loved Chhanar Dalna. Actually, it’s similar to Matar Paneer but much lighter. No use of…
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Puranpoli comes as a belated wish
by Melting Lemon Drop September 20, 2026Puranpoli comes as a belated wish. Ganesha didn’t mind the store bought modaks but Vishwakarma was not happy. 😀 Now who is…
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Khatta Meetha Baingan (Doi Begun)
by Melting Lemon Drop August 9, 2026This Khatta Meetha Baingan (Doi Begun) is a simple recipe with brinjals courtesy an old college mate, Souvik. Souvik was in town…
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Thepla and Aloo Sukhi Sabzi- by Meghna
by Melting Lemon Drop August 1, 2026This Thepla and Aloo Sukhi Bhaji comes courtesy my neighbour Meghna. I have just moved into this new apartment and truthfully feel…
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MLD Shifting again- 3rd time in as many years! This will be a quick hurried post as we are in the middle of shifting houses once again.
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Dalma Kala hai is another classic old dish which goes into our heritage section of cringe recipes. I was searching for a…
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Here’s an age-old recipe of Chaalkumror Chhakka being given up for the benefit of scarecrows. Oh you didn’t see it ever used…
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I first tried this Fish Curry with Peas & Broad Beans in Sikkim. I had gone for a Vipassana meditation camp near…
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Shrimp Salad for Suspect X
by Melting Lemon Drop March 9, 2026Women’s Day beckons a different take on Shrimp Salad for Suspect X. Why can’t we just follow a simple recipe from any…
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Have you tried Lemon Rice before? Not very different from Poha. But there’s still some difference. Before culinary nazis murder me, let…
