Call it a roll, call it a wrap, call it a frankie (Indian street-food term) or cut them into three portions like I did, and call them ‘Mini Cajun chicken wraps’. What’s in the name? That which you call a ‘Roll’, by any other name would taste just as delicious! When we came abroad for…
Month: June 2017
Luscious Veggie Bolognese Tagliatelle pasta!
I know! I know! I knowwww!!! I do know that traditionally, Bolognese or Ragu is supposed to be meat-based….but see, the thing is, that I don’t eat beef or pork! So, what if I substitute the minced beef with loads of veggies and let the recipe for a bolognese sauce remain as it is…eh?? I…
‘Andra-style’ Idli-Sambhar ( Steamed, savory rice cakes, served with lentil-based veg stew) & Peanut-tomato chutney!
Idli-Sambhar is the most beloved, traditional breakfast combo of the South-Indian households of India. Irrespective of the state and the region, South-Indian cuisine is insanely popular throughout our country. Idlis are these soft, steamed rice cakes that are served with steaming hot lentil stew called Sambhar and a variety of chutneys. This meal is equally…
Favorite Meaty Street-food- Tangy & Spicy Chilly Chicken!
We Indians have a different version of ‘Chinese’ that apparently first originated in the vibrant city of Kolkata. It’s called as – “Indo-chinese” cuisine! So, outside of India, if a newly-migrated Indian tells you that they are extremely fond of Chinese food, you can safely assume that they are not talking about your traditional Chinese…
Favorite Comfort Food- Cheesy Veggie Pizzaaaa (Made from scratch!)
Gloom descends on our house today….my feet don’t feel like surfacing from inside the blanket and touching the floor….. India lost to Pakistan in the finals of Champions’ Trophy yesterday. India vs Pakistan in cricket is always crazy intense and this time, we have lost to our neighbors after enjoying a glorious winning streak of…
Rich & Soothing Mango Lassi! (A Yogurt-based Indian summer drink)
So, last Friday hubby and I went to the Indian store for the first time after returning home from our India trip and the first thing we saw perched on the counter was- A box of Mangoes! In the past, we have tried the mangoes available in the UK and now Ireland, and never have…
The Aromatic & Cheery Orange Iced-Tea!
So, eventhough I have returned to the land of no sun- Ireland from my month long vacation to homeland, mentally my mind refuses to leave India. In my head, I am still at my mum’s house in Central India, enjoying the delicious mangoes daily by a dozen and squinting at scorching 40 degrees Celcius outside…
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