Tapioca, or cassava, is a staple in hKerala. Tapioca has a long and bloody history. Its origins can be traced back to Brazil, where it...

I love tofu, but before this dish, I had never had it as a dessert. Usually, tofu is served as a side dish or as part of the main course,...

Cluster beans, also called Gypsy beans or gavar or guar locally, are thought to have originated in India or West Africa. They are a...

Pumpkin is a lovely vegetable if it is treated right. It is loaded with nutrition and serves as a cheap and healthy alternative to...

Farro is an ancient grain; it is a collection of classified grains. There are three distinct grains, emmer, einkorn and spelt, that are...

My favourite way of enjoying eggs is fried. However, plain fried eggs, though satisfying, get boring after a while. Here is a lovely...

This is a traditional hot wok fried rice that has some religious significance. The Buddhist statues that are scattered across Thailand...

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...