Category Archive: Appetizer

Eggplant Rolls

I am a big fan of eggplant - specially when its paired with Mediterranean flavors or used in a stir fry. Its tendency to turn into a butter like flavor and texture is what I… Read More

Beet Borscht & Potato Salad

As I have mentioned here many times that its really really hot in Pondicherry (today’s temperature: about a 100F) I am constantly looking for food that cools down the body and is nourishing at the… Read More

Buttermilk, Cornmeal Pancakes with Corn Salsa

Past week was extremely demanding (emotionally & physically) and as we approach the weekend - this light and colorful recipe comes as a much welcomed relief . I just love how sunny this dish looks. It is… Read More

A Bread & A Drink

Jamun is a seasonal fruit that is available exclusively in South Asia and that too for a very short period of time. The fruit has many other names… Jambul, Jamboola, Portuguese Plum to name a few. The fruit… Read More

Lettuce Wraps

Bankim and I are house sitting for a friend during the coming week. Its a cute house in the middle of the wild. Lots of adventure coming up — mostly for me, because… Read More

Falafel

As many of you may have read in the “about me” section, I lived in Kuwait for a few years and had the opportunity to taste some authentic Arabic food. Out of all, hummus… Read More

Cabbage Rolls

I am so happy to announce that my recipe for Patatas Bravas is being featured on Foodista under “blog of the day”! It will be up for 24 hours on May 20, 2012… Read More

Green Pizza

As the name suggests this pizza is green…its a beautiful green colored pizza. I used whole wheat flour for the dough and mixed in a puree of 3 different greens. Spinach + Mustard… Read More

Patatas Bravas and Fruity Sangria

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!! The best patatas bravas that I have ever tasted was at Ceviche (Orlando). I miss that restaurant, I miss Orlando! We would order a pitcher of Sangria and a… Read More

Bruschetta

I am overjoyed by receiving such a huge positive response by all you wonderful people! Thank you, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and I am so happy that you liked my recipes… Read More