Poblano Peppers

Poblano Peppers

My relationship with spice has been one that has evolved over decades. Despite having the gulti (people from the state of Andhra, known for their love of spice) gene in me, I’ve always avoided spice growing up. My mom would have to keep aside whatever 

Charcoal Dum Biryani

Charcoal Dum Biryani

How’s everyone enjoying the Summer? Ni and I moved countries in the dead of Winter, so my perception of it has been long and unending and my desperation for sunny days was reaching its peak (My husband, however, cannot wait for the leaves to turn 

Kerala Fish Fry

Kerala Fish Fry

I was born into a vegetarian home, but was raised as a non-vegetarian by my dad. He started eating fish and meat when he moved to the city of Cochin to get his undergraduate degree. My grandfather, of course, had no idea and I think, 

Paneer Pot Pie

Paneer Pot Pie

When sitting at home all the time, it is possible to be exhausted with cooking, especially when you have to break your day to make lunch. Personally, “What should we have for lunch?” is the most dreaded question I could be asked, which is why 

Dhaba Style Palak Paneer

Dhaba Style Palak Paneer

This one’s a crowd pleaser, people! If you ever want to boast about cooking Indian dishes, this is the recipe for you. Cubes of cottage cheese soaked in a vibrant, spinach gravy, smoked to perfection, just like the way it is done in dhabas back