In conversations with friends and for a long time I thought that tofu is boring, bland, boring and its texture could be unappetising. It...

Bread pudding is a classic dessert found in some form across the globe. I grew up with my mother's bread pudding, simple yet full of...

When we think of Middle Eastern sandwiches, we think of meat shawarma or falafel sandwiches. Stuffed with meat, tahini sauce, and...

A sattvic diet is one of healthy eating, vegetarian cuisine that avoids garlic and onions. In practice, a saatvik diet is supposed to...

It is getting chilly in Bangalore, so it is time for some lovely warming soups. For me, soup is comfort food, hot, delicious and a dish...

Charred is a flavour that is usually associated with grilled meats, but charred vegetables and even fruit are delicious. They are often...

Salads can be simple and delicious. It is about the right texture and flavours coming together. This salad is for the carrot lover. The...

This is a simple dish from Southern Italy that loves the freshness of tomatoes. Roasting the tomatoes dries them out, concentrating the...

A gratin is a French dish that is baked or broiled in a shallow dish like a Pyrex dish. The word is derived from the French "gratiner"...

I am at a loss to understand why this is called Russian salad, as it bears no resemblance to the dish in any form. Nonetheless, it is a...

When I ask friends, and most Indian chefs, about Italian soups the first answer is always minestrone. And then there is never another...

I was amazed to see fresh cranberry beans at my local vegetable vendor. I had first seen them in the Nilgiris at a friend's house, and...

For me, desserts are about seasonal fruit and light. I generally try to end dinners with a healthy fruit dessert rather than a heavy cake...

Biryani is associated with the Islamic world, it is a combination of rice and meat, and in vegetarian versions with paneer or vegetables....

The most essential Turkish dip is cacik. It is omnipresent on every Turkish table, and some folks believe that no meal is complete...

Chutney is synonymous with Indian cuisine, but this is not always true. chutneys have traveled the world through trade and in some cases...

Potato salad is universal, every country has a version that is special. These salads are simple, nutritious and built to please a crowd....

Peanuts are common in Indian cuisine and important as a protein source in vegetarian diets. They are usually used in stir-fries as a...

Karwar is a small town across from Goa in the state of Karnataka. It is famed for its beaches and unique cuisine. Fish heavily influences...

A thuvayal, also known as a thogayal, is a thick chutney made primarily in Tamil Nadu in South India. It has a coarse texture and is...