The biology of the palate is beautifully designed. The molecular taste receptors are a large family of proteins adapted to taste the...

Sour cherries are common in the Middle East. They are abundant and used liberally in the cuisine. They grow from the ancient Persian...

I love mushrooms; they are earthy, chewy, and delicious. We are fortunate in India to have numerous mushroom cultivators who grow organic...

Oothapams or uttapams are traditional South Indian pancakes. Unlike their cousin, the dosa, which is crisp and thin, oothapams are...

Khichdi is considered a poor man's gruel or given to folks when sick. It is almost served to a guest as part of a meal. However, this is...

A tongseng is a specific curry made in Central Java. It is traditionally made with goat, but it can also be made with other meats like...

Everyone loves baked potatoes. They are fluffy, buttery, and so good that they are among my favourite dishes. Russet potatoes are...

The first question that comes to most people's minds is: Is putting Champagne into a sorbet a gimmick? The answer is no. Champagne or...

Soto translates to "soup" and ayam to "chicken". This Indonesian national dish is a classic. Soto ayam has been traced back to the 9th...

I love eggs in every form. They are a natural superfood with protein, nutrition, and flavour perfectly packaged in a form that keeps for...

As a chef, I love good produce and simple recipes highlighting these wonderful seasonal produce. The recipes are simple and completely...

Sambal is a core ingredient in the Indonesian table and feast. No meal is complete without at least one sambal. Usually, three to four...

This is a summer salad, light, refreshing and packed with flavour. The salad gets it name from the lightly cooked spinach that lights up...

Cucumbers and tomatoes are the basis for most salads around the world. They are called by different names and have a few added...

Halloumi is one of the oldest recorded cheeses in the world. The earliest known reference dates back to Cyprus between 395 and 867 AD. It...

Eggplant is omnipresent in Asian cuisine across all countries. They are cooked in various ways, from dips to curries to grilled dishes. I...

Sambal comes from the Javanese word  sambel,  and is defined as a “chile paste” or “relish.” In fact, any condiment that counts chiles as...

It is mango season, and yes, I am crazy about mangoes. There are a reported 1000+ varieties of mangoes in India and they are used in...

I can find seasonal jackfruit in Bangalore again. Here is a very traditional recipe that I have been wanting to try for a long time....

Summer in Bangalore has been hot, and I do everything possible to stay cool. One of my favourite ways is to have a large bowl of cold...