Childhood Memories of Samosas

Rising up on my toes at the age of three to catch a glimpse of what was causing such happy commotion at the dinner table is my earliest memory of the samosa. Being an only child in the group, …    Read more

Paneer Pakora

Paneer Pakora is a vegetarian dish that is made for parties, functions and weddings. The ingredients are simple: cottage cheese cubes, chickpea powder, salt, pepper, mango powder. The pakoras …    Read more

Edible flowers in Assam

Bitter flowers are [eaten] in Asia. In Assam, northeast India, these flowers are used as food. It's simply made and tasty ; village people like these flowers. They are unique vegetables --…    Read more

A Guide to Make You Drool with 5 Street Foods of Jaipur

A trip to ‘The Pink City’ includes two really important things — exploring the stunning forts and palaces, and savoring the delicious authentic Rajasthani delicacies. Jaipur …    Read more

Chinese noodles at Mumbai beach

Last month I visited Mumbai, India, and also visited Mumbai Juhu Beach, where a Chinese food vendor makes Chinese noodles. They were so tasty. I have never eaten this type of noodle before. I …    Read more

Post Diwali Indulgences

The (not so) humble cucumber

Most people who've travelled much in India agree that train is the way to go...it's cheap, relatively functional and a great way to interact with this amazing country even as you zip f…    Read more