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Happy Mother’s Day

soma — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:57:56 +0000

To all the fabulous Moms out there - have the most beautiful day!

Spiced Strawberry Chutney

soma — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:51 +0000

Strawberries are synonymous with spring and summer.

Of late we have had some strawberry overload, powered by greed. Would you resist strawberries at less than dollar a pound? Neither did I.

I only wish that I was saying that we went strawberry picking in our backyard, with the [...]

Robibar-er Murgi-r Jhol: Sunday afternoon Chicken Curry

soma — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:37:33 +0000

We had Chicken Curry for dinner… In a very Bengali way… chicken with potatoes, cooked and marinated with mustard oil, garnished with fresh cilantro from the back yard! The kind is usually termed as the Robibar er Murgir Jhol (Sunday Chicken Curry) as it is laden with memories and almost a tradition to [...]

Shrimp Curry with Nigella and Coriander

soma — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:10:30 +0000

A beautifully flavored simple shrimp curry is what we have today. I would call it “Chingri Maacher Jhaal” in Bengali. A recipe cannot get simpler than this. If you think making curry was hard work, you have to give this a try You might just change your mind!

This shrimp [...]

Indian Spiced Crash Potatoes

soma — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:19:05 +0000

A lightly seasoned recipe for little red potatoes is what we have today…

I am really excited because we dug these little potatoes off our back yard! I cannot hold my contentment inside me.

I have not heard of many who does not like potatoes. And anything that [...]

Caramelized Orange and Chocolate Layer Cake

soma — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:33:23 +0000

No hearts, no pinks, no frills. Only an intensely indulgent, not so good looking, orange chocolate cake. The day is just an excuse to indulge ourselves.

That was our Valentine’s day this year. Yes I am running this late in posting! Can you tell that it takes me more than 2 months to [...]

Murgh Badami: Curried Chicken in Almond Sauce

soma — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:17:57 +0000

…And a little “feature” for the blog worth a mention.

The Herb Companion magazine published my recipe of the Vegan Basil Pesto in their MAY 2012 issue (in print). The magazine highlighted the herb Basil in this issue (A Basil Lover’s Guide to Basil) and my recipe was among a [...]

Spicy Oyster Mushroom in Banana Leaves – a Guest Post by Tika

soma — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:12:50 +0000

My dear friends, please welcome my dear friend Tika of Cemplang Cemplung.

The food blog community offers more than just recipes. We also get to “meet” new friends, learn about new culture and cuisine and build relationships across the land and sea for a lifetime. It is a concept almost like [...]

Green Peas Stir Fry with Chaat Masala

soma — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:12:07 +0000

The fresh tender peas always remind me of Spring. Delicate wispy shoots, the nascent tender peas nestled close in their pods, the light green hue – all of it spell fresh and a new beginning.

We found fresh peas in the winter time in India. And after my dad came back from [...]

Blood Orange Granita with Ginger and Orange Mint

soma — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:50:04 +0000

Is it time for the backyard BBQs yet? With friends and food, pretty dresses, sweet smelling breeze, smoking grills and lazy swaying branches? Granitas are just perfect for such times! Crunchy, frosty, vibrant with juicy fresh fruits, it is as much of an adult’s summer dream as that of a child.

Yes I [...]