Back in Delhi, when I was a little girl, there used to be a tikki, chaat and golgappa vendor who would pass by our street every evening. The distinct sounds of ‘tun-tun’ that the steel ladle made as it hit the iron tawa and the sizzling and sputtering of the golden fried crispy potato patties […]
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Dilli Ka Khana: Stuffed Capsicum
Delhi is where I was born and raised and it still tugs at my heart with all the memories of my mother’s redolent, welcoming kitchen. My mother’s cooking was simple and honest and yet on certain occasions, she prepared rare delicacies that were both complex and beguiling. The flavours of certain dishes have the ability to […]
Recipe: Achari Dahi Bhindi
Achari Dahi Bhindi Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 10 minutes Recipe inspired by Tarla Dalal Serves: 2 people You need: 400 gms fresh tender bhindi (not overlarge and old) 2 medium tomatoes 2 tsp finely chopped ginger 1/4 cup fresh thick curd 1/2 tsp turmeric / haldi 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp coriander / […]
Food Review: Veda
The problem with coming back from food heaven, like Delhi, Agra, Mussoorie…is you come back to Mumbai. Which is diverse, don’t get me wrong. But where it is NOT easy finding really good food at a reasonable price. Up north, even little tapris with 30 buck parathas serve mouth watering awesomeness. But Mumbai? […]