A few days ago I was debating over PC or Laptop. Now I find myself deliberating over the type of monitor I need. There is no doubt laptops are portable. But a laptop itself is of no use when you are online 14+ hours a day writing blog posts, sending social media updates, reading other…
Dahi Vada – Lentil Dumplings with Spiced Yogurt Recipe
Dahi Vada is the best kept secret of Indian cooking. It is not that well known outside India. Your average American Desi restaurant may have samosas and pakoras on their menu, and even some kind of chaat, but they rarely have dahi vada. Don’t worry, because once you read this post, you will be able…
Eggless Coleslaw – Homemade Real Food Recipe
Coleslaw is a mainstay of American cuisine. Many times people ask me what constitutes American food. Is it just burgers and fries, the stuff you get at McDonald’s? Considering the vast United States with their own diversity as regards regions and people, it is hard to answer that question. We have the down home Southern…
Lasooni Paneer Tikka/ Malai Paneer Tikka with Saffron Rice
I have blogged about paneer tikka or tofu tikka earlier on the blog. For those that came in late, Paneer is Indian Farmer’s cheese made from fresh whey. It is not aged or salted and also does not have any rennet etc. added to it. It is popularly known as cottage cheese in India, but…
Hallo Moto! – My Smartphone Quest
Hallo Moto, says a metallic voice, and then the music begins. If you have been a Motorola phone user, I bet that music is actually playing in your head right now. It is in mine. I have been enamored with the Moto Razr which was a very ‘hot’ phone when it was introduced around 2005….
Beyond Milk and Cereal – the Indian Way
Corn is not new to India. We know all about the Makke Ki Roti in Punjab, fajitas (with a hard J) of Madhya Pradesh and the makya cha chivda of Maharashtra. Corn flakes are an entirely different thing though. I remember when my mom first brought home a bag of cornflakes. I don’t think it…
Brewtails and Spirited Saturdays at The Beer Cafe Pune
One swallow may not make summer, but rising temperatures definitely signal time for a frosty pint of beer. The muggy heat that Pune has seen recently saw us heading toward The Beer Cafe in search of a brew. Located at the far end of North Main Road in Koregaon Park, The Beer Café is to…
A Rejuvenating Day Trip to Hill City Lavasa
Lavasa has made waves for the past few years, maybe for some wrong reasons? It is the dream retirement township nestled in the hills, a short drive from Pune and Mumbai. Whether you are looking to reconnect with nature, or spend time #together with family raising hell boating or taking part in adventure sports, Lavasa…
Sooji Halwa/ Badami Shira/ Fig and Almond Semolina Pudding
Shira is a traditional Maharashtrian or Marathi delicacy. And it is also totally Indian. Almost every state has their version of shira or sooji halwa. And there are slight variations in the way it is made. But ultimately, it is a simple yet indulgent Indian dessert that is ready in less than 30 minutes using…
Over Never – My Vegetarian Journey
Over Easy, Over Hard, Poached, Lightly Scrambled, Hard Boiled – I liked my eggs any which way. Breakfast was always a boiled egg and toast when I was a child. And adult life wasn’t much different. Eggs were the ticket to a quick home cooked meal even for lunch or dinner. But one day something…