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 love eggplant and try to cook it every way I can. This is a lovely contemporary dish that incorporates traditional flavours. The tomato sambal is spicy and bold and pairs well with the eggplant, making it pop on the palate. I also love how this dish looks on the table—bright and appealing. I enjoyed this dish. This is a beautiful cookbook o

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...

A seasonal peach is a wonder, juicy, sweet, tart and beautiful fruit. I first had a delicious peach while I lived in North Carolina. They...

I was staying at the fabulous Amata Boutique Resort and had the opportunity to try this sambal on the elaborate breakfast buffet. I love...

Jackfruit is a species of Artocarpus heterophyllus tree, which is also a member of the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit families . The...

The art of mole is complex and old. Mole is originally thought to have been created in Mexico's Oaxaca or Puebla regions. The actual...

Frittatas are the Italian answer to the French omelette. There are some differences, though. A frittata is never folded. It is simmered,...

The variety of chutneys in India is mind-boggling; it can be a book by itself. The varieties change from household to household, with the...