A FOOD AND LIFESTYLE BLOG
Kurma : A simple, creamy vegetable stew of India which is mildly spiced and prepared using coconut milk as a base is called a Kurma/Korma.This recipe of Cauliflower and green peas Kurma is a great vegetarian accompaniment to any Indian flat breads or piping hot rice.
MUSHROOM TIKKA MASALA Do you remember the days when we were fond of Enid Blyton books in school, where she created magic with the brownies in their mushroom houses, where there was a secret world in the garden? Perhaps, my love for mushrooms started then, wondering how those pixies and […]
POTATO KURMA Winter brings out the best food memories and what better way to chase those blues away. Kurma or Korma is a mildly spiced or fiery dish, with a thick cream based sauce or gravy.It has its roots in the Mughlai cuisine.It can be made with vegetables or meat.It […]
VEGETABLE PULAO The weather is getting cold here and driving back from work yesterday,I’m dreaming of hot food that would just appear with the wave of a magic wand when I reach home.Its already dark at 4 pm and I join the millions driving back home dreaming of warm food […]
LOTUS STEM CURRY/KAMAL KAKDI/BHEIN MIRCH MASALAThe exquisite beauty of the Lotus flower is well known in India as well as among the Orient.It is held in high regard for its medicinal properties among the Orient and hence regarded as a plant that represents longevity.Its the only plant that grows in […]
OKRA/BHENDI KADHI (SPICED OKRA BUTTERMILK CURRY) Its been really hot these past few days and what better way then to cool off with a “Gujju Ben” influenced Kadhi.As a kid I have tasted its close cousin the “Mor Kuzhambu” in the southern part of India,while they look similar, they vary […]