simple cooking

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.

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.

Barko shares memories of Nigerian puff puff, a beloved street food in West Africa. They recount their mother’s heartfelt dedication to her Sunday school class and an event hosted for Samaritan’s Purse, where they prepared puff puffs for the children. The puff puff experience symbolizes cultural connection, family bonds, and the essence of Nigerian life.

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…

Mutton Stew with Appams is a favourite dish of mine. I didn’t originally have it with Appams though. It came later in life.

This is my take on a Simple Classic Bitter gourd dish which I kind of found a bit more palatable. It’s a hybrid version and not entirely as healthy as one would like it to be -perhaps a bit tastier and it kind of works. Isn’t that the whole point of food that is good? 🙂

Steamed Soy Ginger fish and Stir fried Broccoli for an easy yummy dinner –Notes for those looking for details on “How to…

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..