A Babbler's Brain Dump
The street leading to Mahim Dargah is a foodie's paradise. From bhatiyaras selling flavorful biryanis and luscious kebabs, bakeries wafting with aroma of fresh baked breads and pavs and naans, carts loaded with tastebuds-tickling tamarind and berries tossed in salt and a sprinkle of dry spices, to stalls of chaats and burgers and shwarmas and... Continue Reading →
Shravan - the holiest and also the busiest month as per the Hindu Calendar.Holiest, because the entire month is devoted to Lord Shiva. And every day of this month is an auspicious day for the beginning of everything new.This is also a month of fasting. Irony is, Shravan is full of festivals. Every week. I've... Continue Reading →
TOMATO JAM at home. Tangy, sweet with a dash of spice, it's fast and simple to make. No skinning or boiling or blitzing, just chopping. The thing I love about this jam is its consistency. Unlike sauce, this has chewy bits of tomatoes that makes it more fun. All you have to do is deseed... Continue Reading →
Lockdown has made me a huge fan of Instant Food Mixes. With the absence of househelp and backbreaking chores to do all by ourselves, it's understandable that we go foraging for shortcuts. Here's where Instant Mixes come to rescue. Like this splendid Vermicelli Payasam. Laced with nutty dry fruits, vermicelli and sweetness in perfect measure,... Continue Reading →
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