They saw each other from a distance, walking a gentle walk on the terrace of their own homes. Their eyes met and that was all it took to ignite a lifelong passion. It all started one monsoon evening, in a small city called Chandigarh, in India. There were two of them. One was young, restless and ready to take on the world. The other was gentle, kind and had seen the world. And they met on that fine monsoon evening. It is because of their meeting, my dears, that you are getting to read this story and have …
Rajma – Indian Style Kidney Beans
Has it ever happened to you, that you presented the idea of making the best dish from your hometown with so much enthusiasm that you could barely resist the urge to get going and make it but your baloon of excitement was burst with one simple “ Sure! But I don’t understand what the fuss is about this dish.” A lightening strikes and then there is a deafening silence. While you scurry for an appropriate response, your mind is racing with responses that you want to utter in a thundering voice so high pitched that every crystal in the house …
Black Bean & Cucumber Salsa
Colorful, zesty and full of flavors, black bean & cucumber salsa is my go to salsa. A few months ago I cooked a Mexican themed dinner for my friends. I made the black bean & cucumber salsa to go with chips. While one of my friends gave us all a facial, (Yes, we do that kind of stuff ! ) we sipped wine and ate salsa. My friend Tina loved this salsa instantly. She wasn’t a fan of the hotter one I made with mangoes, but this she loved! She has recreated this in her kitchen a few times since …
Punjabi Chole
Chole – A classic dish from the Northern regions of India, especially Punjab, Delhi and Haryana, the taste of which lingers on
Razma Gogji – Beans with Turnips
Simple Pleasures – Memories of childhood- This simple dish of Razma Gogji – beans with turnips was comfort food at its best and the simplest in the long winter months in Kashmir. My Daadi [GrandMa] always had this half smile on her beautiful beautiful face when she cooked this up for us, Because we loved it so much that we could eat it for every meal. I miss Daadi [peace be on her soul], and I miss the food that I have grown up eating – from her pots to my plate. If I can remember anything about her …