When I have leafy greens available, one of the recipes I try is our good, old ZuNka. ZuNka made in my family is a very dry version. Pithale, on the other hand, has thin or pudding like consistency. Harbharyachya Paalyacha ZuN...

Lassi has gained a wide popularity even in the United States. Even Trader Joe sells it. In some parts of Mumbai, I have tasted this lassi, flavored with rose water. If it's not readily available, proceed without it. But rosewater add...

This is my version of Mughlai Mushroom. This curry doesn't need turmeric powder. But due to antioxidant properties of turmeric, I tend to use turmeric in pretty much every recipe. Mughlai Mushrooms Mushroom Curry Ingredient...

I had checked out Mireille Guiliano's French Women don't get fat book. I wanted to try her Leeks soup. But I couldn't get good leeks in the market. So I got frozen leeks from Trader Joes and never made that soup so far. But I wanted to u...

Szechuan cuisine from Sichuan region of China is relished in India. I am sure the recipes are tweaked for Indian tastebuds. I made my version of Szechuan Prawns which was loved by all. I am absolutely sure that this is not authentic. ;-)...

As a kid, cabbage was not exactly my favorite. but as my tastebuds and I grew, I think I started liking cabbage more. Mom generally made two types of kobichi bhaaji for our lunchbox. One was with addition of chana daal and the other was ...

Ever since I have discovered that Costco sells paneer, I buy that huge piece, cut it into 5-6 chunks and freeze them individually. Later, as and when I need it, I thaw one chunk at a time for the recipe. I decided to make Paneer Pulao. A...

Zucchini is a summer vegetable that grows in abundance here in summer. If you plant Zucchini, you just get inundated with the bumper crop so that's the perfect time to invent/create some unusual recipes. Zucchinichi Koshimbeer ...

I was inspired to make this curry after tasting it at Raja Foods, Jackson Heights, NY. This is my version. Soya Badi Aur Alu Potatoes with Soy Chunks Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and roughly chopped 1 cup Soy chu...

I try to make my Biryani using less clarified butter than the traditional requirement. I think the spices adjust quite well and it tastes good too. But if you are looking for richer taste, please feel free to add more ghee. Biryani i...