A Babbler's Brain Dump
Indian food is a spectacular gastronomical journey where every bend in the road tells a visually enticing delightfully different and lipsmackingly memorable story. If the Scots have their folklores, we Indians have foodlores. Our culture:Although dining table is a permanent piece of furniture in almost every household, it mostly serves as a shelf of convenience... Continue Reading →
Canned or tinned fishes are the ones that are processed and sealed in airtight containers to last for a long period of time. Canning is a process of preserving food thereby extending their shelf-life from a year up to 5 years. Canned tuna is sold in various forms; preserved in brine, spring water, sunflower or... Continue Reading →
Bael Fruit or Wood Apple! It was unknown until it wasn't.The fruit vendor kept persuading me to buy what looked like a distant cousin of coconut that I'd never seen nor known before. He was persistent and I was apprehensive. Fortunately my househelp happened to be there and she gave a convincing description followed by... Continue Reading →
Cooking, these days has become a whole lot easier and less time consuming than it was. During lockdown hundreds and thousands of businesses, small and big, have sprung up, as have the online delivery apps. Peeling and grating and chopping are now taken care of by someone else and delivered to your doorstep, courtesy the... Continue Reading →
Sounds about right, does it not?! It's really the recipe for women who hate chopping and for men who have never cooked chicken in their whole life; although a little knowhow of the ingredients will help. I found this tempting recipe on Youtube, a chance encounter while searching for something else. I'm not a fan... Continue Reading →
This spectacular recipe takes about two minutes to prepare and less than 2 minutes to bake. It's a healthy alternative to the usual cakes because there isn't maida or white sugar or eggs or dairy. So what's it made of you ask:1. Millet flour or any healthy flour - 3 tbsp2. Jaggery - 2 tbsp3.... Continue Reading →
Masala Idli from MTR's wide range of ready mixes with Coconut and Tamarind Chutney from Sasha's blends😊 A 500 gm packet makes a batch of 12 bouncy, fluffy and super scrummy Idlis. Though the instructions on the packet mention nothing about adding water, I did add a little to get the batter of desired consistency.... Continue Reading →
Khichdi needs no prologue. It's a baby's first introduction to solid food, comfort food for cool mornings and chilly nights, remedy when one's under the weather (cuz it's easy on the gut) and a quick fix when you don't fancy cooking an elaborate meal. Most importantly, it's a blessing when you have a bad toothache... Continue Reading →
Bubbling block of cheese, bursting cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic… this one pan wonder is as delightful to make as it is to eat. No muss no fuss; add everything to the casserole or a baking dish along with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, chilli flakes and a drizzle of olive oil. Let it sizzle... Continue Reading →
Marinade: Marinate the slices in 2 tbsps Red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 Tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, a small bunch of chopped fresh coriander leaves, few chopped curry leaves, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, juice of half a lemon and salt as per taste. Leave the... Continue Reading →
Natasha Gracious 