Tag Archive: mint

Mango Lemonade or Mango-ade, Mango Madness Month

Although there is nothing lemonade-y about this drink, I am still calling it a Mango Lemonade…just because it really is like a lemonade but without lemons and also because I cant think of… Continue reading

Onion Bhaji & Cilantro Chutney

Yosef from This American Bite contacted me recently to write a guest post for his blog - and I totally jumped at this opportunity. I asked him if he had any preference or… Continue reading

Za’atar Bread & Labneh

Za’atar Manakish or Zaatar Bread is a simple Arabic recipe - which is basically a kind of flat bread baked with Zaatar and olive oil spread over it. When I lived in Kuwait,… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

Sorbet - Pomegranate and Strawberry

Sorbets are here!! Sorbet is my answer to this scorching heat and hot air this year. Pick up your favorite fruit and turn them into these icy cool, vibrant sweet treats. They are… Continue reading

Salad#3 Barley Tabbouleh

OKAY, so after a little detour from the salad month, I am right back on track with this fresh barley tabbouleh salad. It is so simple to make and is full of flavor. I replaced… Continue reading

Salad#1 Mint rice salad with fresh coconut milk

Its the beginning of March and it already feels like a 100 degrees in here. Pondicherry is hot and humid starting around this time till pretty much the end of year. I had such a hard time… Continue reading