Coconut Poppy seed Mutton

Coconut Poppy seed Mutton  The first time I slow cooked mutton was after reading an article where the author spoke to a member of one of Ind...

halloumi tikka (squeaky cheese in a spicy yogurt marinade!)

grilled halloumi tikka This year's BBQ season was somewhat short-lived, which is a bit of shame as I didn't have many opportunities ...

fresh coconut and coriander chutney

coconut and coriander chutney One of my favourite chutneys or relishes is this one to accompany curries or dosas. Fresh and nutty, it zings ...

Sewain Kheer

Sewain Kheer  I believe that memories play a huge role in our lives. The memory of watching movies throughout the weekend with your cousin s...

Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani

Butter Chicken / Murgh Makhani  Cut to 2017 and when I finally tried the butter chicken from Moti mahal Daryaganj, Delhi where this iconic d...

Murgh Khade Masala Stew (Chicken Stew cooked with Whole Spices )

Murgh  Khade Masala Ke Stew  (Indian Chicken Stew cooked with Whole Spices )  There are times when you want to have your cake and eat it too...

Tandoori Chicken in the Oven

Tandoori Chicken in the Oven  I have till date avoided making kebabs because I do not own a charcoal grill and while my oven makes delicious...

Kancha Lonka Murgi II

Kancha Lonka Murgi II  I rarely cook a special dish without following a recipe from an old cookbook or a cookbook by a chef I trust and I mo...

Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda  Sometimes I make a dish quite out of the blue without any reason and this Shahi Tukda is one such dish. Basically I had milk wh...

indian spiced potato cutlets (aloo tikki)

 indian spiced potato cutlets (aloo tikki) I am pretty sure that I love snacking more than anything else. (My shame, sorry!)  Most of my fav...

Kesar Pista Malai Kulfi (Saffron pistachio cream kulfi)

Kesar Pista Malai Kulfi (Saffron pistachio cream kulfi)  When it comes to traditional desserts I do not believe that a healthy version can d...

Bengali Scotch Eggs (Dimer Devil)

Bengali Scotch Eggs (Dimer Devil )  I have this particular fascination with family recipes especially one that has survived 2 generations. W...

Pan Roasted Chicken Legs

Pan Roasted Chicken Legs  Inspired by Urmi's Roasted Chicken drumsticks  This week Kolkata Food Blogger's star is the quiet beauty, ...

Easy Soft Succulent Lamb/Goat curry

Easy Soft Succulent Lamb/Goat curry  I do not advocate that which I do not practice. I used to be one of those stubborn people who clings on...

Nolen Gurer Payesh (Plam date Jaggery rice pudding)

Nolen Gurer Payesh  (Plam date Jaggery rice pudding)  Poush Sankranti is the festival of harvest. Now I had initially decided to learn how t...

Khasta Kachori

Khasta Kachori   The festivals bring forth the joy of celebrations and celebration is incomplete without gastronomic indulgence. For The Fes...