On Saturday, October 27, I was invited by ITC Maratha in Mumbai for a very unique ceremony of "motichoor mixing". The concept intrigued me, as it had never been heard of before and I wondered what awaited me at the hotel. Since the moment I had received the invitation, I kept wondering what would make … Continue reading ITC’s Motichoor Mixing – a Luxurious Take on Grand Old Indian Festivities
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Recipe: Water Chestnut Stir Fry
On the onset of winter (or the lack of it), you'll find that the streets are filled with vendors who are selling fresh water chestnuts (singhaada). An aquatic vegetable, these grow in marshy lands and are popular in the Asian continent. Here's the nutrient count of water chestnuts: Calories: 97 Fat: 0.1 grams Carbs: 23.9 grams Fiber: 3 grams … Continue reading Recipe: Water Chestnut Stir Fry
Of Friends Who Opened The Gates To Gujarati Cuisine
I went to a school in suburbs where every second person was Gujarati and it was very normal that when I'd visit a friend's place that their grandparents would assume I am a Gujarati too and would automatically start speaking to me in the language, only to be subtly told by their grandchildren that I … Continue reading Of Friends Who Opened The Gates To Gujarati Cuisine
Recipe: Methi Matar Malai Paneer
I posted the picture of Methi Matar Malai Paneer yesterday on my Instagram handle and received a lot of recipe requests from people. It got me thinking that while we love posting and making recipes which require some pro-level skills, and which look "complicated"...what we forget is that most people are looking for basic recipes … Continue reading Recipe: Methi Matar Malai Paneer
KETO Meals Recipe: Tandoori Vegetables
If you follow my work on Instagram, you'd be aware that I took up the 30 days Keto diet challenge, recently. Well firstly, here's what is keto diet, as explained by ruled.me: A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used … Continue reading KETO Meals Recipe: Tandoori Vegetables
#ChutneyDay: Of Saving That Zing!
I have always been the person who prefers pickles over chutneys, but at the same time one cannot deny the place that a chutney occupies in the thaali of every Indian. Growing up I have always preferred the mint-coriander (dhaniya-pudhina) chutney, and I think owe to that to my lack of knowledge of chutneys, in … Continue reading #ChutneyDay: Of Saving That Zing!
The Tryst With Vanilla Sponge Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
I'm not someone who enjoys desserts too much. Yes, we exist. But then, I do give into the rare cravings. Today, I woke to the sweetest surprise when I discovered that we were all celebrating a #VirtualBabyShower of two of our Instagram blogger friends. Most of us have never met, but have only known each … Continue reading The Tryst With Vanilla Sponge Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
Kolkata’s Park Street: A Winter Story
Kolkata, the grand city of emotions, cultures and romance, has always been a forerunner of sorts in following and upholding British cultures. The old capital of British India boasts of a number of antique churches, cemeteries and Anglo Indian strongholds. The Armenian Church, St.Paul's Cathedral and the South Park Street Cemetery are noteworthy tourist attractions, … Continue reading Kolkata’s Park Street: A Winter Story