Hot days call for cold foods, fresh, light and with subtle flavor. This is just the type of cold meal that is perfect for the hot...

Chettinad, the land of the Chettiar community, is a collection of 76 villages and 2 towns in Tamilnadu, in Southern India. The Chettiars...

I do love mulberries; the light tart-sweet flavour is beautiful. The wild-grown mulberries we get here are small, delicate and delicious....

A salad should be spectacular, the ingredients highlighting the produce on the plate. This salad is a combination of flavours that...

Pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, Ptitim, or Moghrabieh in the Arab world, differs from traditional couscous. It is a small...

Hotcakes belong to the family of griddle pancakes but tend to be slightly thicker and tend to take longer to cook. These hotcakes are...

I was introduced to this dish in my cousin's home in Mumbai, a dish that was entirely new to me. He explained that it comes from his...

Summer is the time for light frozen yoghurts and granitas. I tend to avoid thick cream and favour frozen desserts that are light and...

I have been experimenting with savoury crêpes over the last few weeks, and they are providing me with an endless gastronomic flavour...

I grew up in Mumbai loving this street food; we would drive down late at night past Haji Ali to Sardar's for a loaded buttery plate of...

This salad can be described as crunchy! It has loads of crisp vegetables with varying textures and flavours bathed in a light...

During the summer, I like to have a light lunch on hot afternoons. I generally like a nice salad that has a touch of protein to keep me...

This is a very traditional Burmese recipe made super fast in a searing hot wok. These beans are wonderful and can be prepared in under 5...

Chilled soups are what keep me cool in the Hyderabad summer. They are both refreshing and nutritious. This soup is no exception. Gazpacho...

A great dish should capture the essence and flavours of the region. In this case, the flavours of the Arabian Peninsula are showcased...

Poha, or flaked rice is used extensively in Indian cuisine, from dishes like this one to desserts and dosas. It is a thin dried...

I do love pork ribs, there is something about them that make them the perfect finger food. I also love the fall-off-the-bone tender fatty...

I love a well-made coleslaw. It is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats, barbecues and burgers. This is an ancient dish that can...

Melons signify the arrival of summer, and the need for cooling foods becomes important. Melons are perfect: they are juicy, sweet, and...

I was in Ooty last month in perfect spring weather and found these wonderful pea shoots and flowers in a friend's 9Bison) kitchen garden....