simple cooking

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.