A quick and easy breakfast that can be whipped in minutes and keeps you full for hours! My husband loves his breakfast smoothie more than his evening scotch 😄 I keep trying different combinations and variations to throw in smoothies and he happily plays a guinea pig to all my experiments. The one I’m sharing…
Category: Appetizers
Tamarind chutney | sweet chutney
It’s another one of the most popular chutney in north Indian household. A very simple dip with bare minimum ingredients. All it needs is soaked tamarind and jaggery and a little seasoning. RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: Tamarind: 100gms Jaggery: 100gms Salt: 1tsp Red chillies powder: a pinch Cumin powder: a pinch Dried mint powder (optional): a pinch…
Green chutney | Mint and coriander chutney
It’s one of the most commonly used chutney in north India and every house hold has a slightly different version of it. One I’m sharing here is my favourite and go-to recipe. It quick, simple and easy to make. Taste is perfectly balanced and color is pretty green and not dark blackish green, which I…
Vada Pav | potato fritters served with bread rolls| indian street food
Vada pav is not just food it’s an emotion! It bring backs all my memories of vibrant Mumbai city which was my home for 7 years before coming to Bangkok. It’s a staple street food for lots of Mumbaikars from ages now. It’s simply a potato fritter closed in bread roll served with mint chutney…
Unicorn Dip and Fruit Platter |Unicorn theme party food
For household with li’l kids specially girls (no I’m not gender biased, promise!) they have all honoured by a unicorn paying them a visit on atleast one of the birthdays. My girls are no exception, for good 2 years now, we have had unicorn theme for almost every occasion be it birthdays, Halloween costume, play…
Tomato Soup | Hearty and warm soup recipe|
This is one of the easiest and most popular soup recipe across the globe. Every household has a family recipe for this soup which they hold on to and take pride in . And why wouldn’t they, as it’s one of the favourite the comfort food everywhere. The recipe I share here is the one…
Rajma Ke Galouti |North Indian Kidney beans Kebab| Melt- in-mouth Kebab/ patty (vegetarian)
Melt-in-mouth Vegetarian kebabs made with kidney beans Galouti kebabs, essentially made with minced lamb meat, are known for their extremely soft and smooth texture which just melts in your mouth. Although it was originally made with lamb meat, there’s always version for our vegetarian friends. It is said that these kebabs were invented by a…
Olive Tapenade | Kalamata Olive and capers Greek dip| Without anchovies
As the list of recipes for dips/ spreads goes on, next in line is Olive Tapenade. Tapenade is essentially a dip made out of olives, capers, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and anchovies. Since I’m not a fish person ( and typically don’t like anchovies) I tried my shot on its vegetarian version and it came…
Hummus: three ways |Mediterranean Chickpea dip
Hummus is essentially a Mediterranean dip or spread made from chickpea, tahini, garlic and olive oil. A easy to whip dip with very few ingredients, it is also an incredibly great spread and can be used in sandwiches and wraps etc. I love putting it in my party platter too. There can be many variations…
Dips and Spreads pairing with Wine
One of the most beautiful sight on a party spread for me is it mixed platter. Variety of breads, cheese, meat and lots of dip and spread to accompany! I am one of those person who loves making and serving different kinds of dips with lots of different types of breads, crackers etc as I…