We Indians prefer our curry, dhals, and even our desserts to have enough of sharp, acidic, and pungent flavours to go with them. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always preferred mango pickle to lime pickle with my payasam (kheer/dessert). My mother loves lime pickle so much that she’s always worked hard to…

From the grocer, I grabbed a bag of tender, green Asparagus. and was planning of baking flan. It was only after the chaotic weather outside had convinced me that baking flan for me would be a waste of time, that I decided to make something that everyone in the family could enjoy instead. So I…

For us amla (Indian Gooseberries) is always like the old wise owl of the plant realm. Everything and anything that a great advice is about. There’s a multitude of feelings I have for this fruit – fear, detest, amazement, and a new one is for me was a sense of compassion and love. Amla recalls…

It’s the first time I’ve attempted to make my own fresh pasta in my own kitchen. In the absence of a pasta machine, I used a wooden rolling pin. Next time, if my brother is around, I’ll make ravioli with him in mind; I know he would be up for a challenge, especially if the…

My achachan, my grandfather from my father’s side, was a talented cook. You can bet his outrage at how few of the traditional foods have evolved into something completely different from what they were originally. As a result of Achachan’s lack of interest in farming, his family’s primary source of income was agriculture. He sailed…

Indu Huike – panchayat Pavnar Panchayat Indu Huike is first woman panchayat of Pavnar Village council; a village in the District of maharashtra district of Maharashtra. As the ruler of a VHNCC as well as Village Nutrition and Health Co-ordination Review panel; she guarantees that nutrient dense care and guidance is provided to kids in…

It’s a week since my previous post because of how hectic the last week has been. In addition to taking care of my kid, who has suddenly become really clinging, I’ve been writing this essay I promised my buddy, which meant that I didn’t have much time to do anything other than send an e-mail…

In the midst of moving the content of my blog, I accidentally deleted this post, but I recently located that on one of my folders, so I’m going straight to a recipe: Ingredients Flour, whole wheat A cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, or six tablespoons Salt and baking powder are equal to half a teaspoon…