I have become a touch obsessed with Chettinad cuisine, which is complex, spicy and has lots of diverse flavours. There are quite a few...

I have been in the mood for some light salads, especially those with a touch of protein. This salad also has a pop of spice and flavour....

This super simple recipe is packed with flavour. Everyone will love it, even those who usually do not like eggplant. I know I tend to...

It has been hot here so I have been cooking very light recipes to suit this weather. This amazing fish stew fits my hankering for a good...

Here is another fabulous spread or dip from Greece. This spread is common throughout Greece with slight variations based on local tastes,...

I do occasionally love over the top spicy foods, and in that category stuffed fried chilli fritters rank all the way on the top. I only...

Hummus is one of those dips that everyone loves. It is simple, sometimes with a touch of flavours added, such as roasted garlic,...

Following up on unusual Thai curries, here is another one from one of my favorite cookbooks. This was one of the first cookbooks I bought...

Occasionally, it is the sauce that makes the dish; it really does not matter what is in the sauce. These absolutely delicious sauces can...

I have been accused of not posting many North Indian recipes, this is because I struggle to find the unusual dish. Everyone is tired of...

I had this dip for the first time in a Turkish restaurant and fell in love with its complexity of flavours, spiciness, and texture. I...

This is a very unusual dish, the kind I have not had before, originating from the state of Kerala in India. Drumstick pods, or moringa,...

This was a dish I was introduced to by one of my lunch buddies. When we could dine out, pre-COVID days, we would go out for lunch every 2...

A 5-minute recipe that is simply amazing! I was introduced to wonderful amaranth leaves a few years ago and have always wondered why they...

An egg curry is often overlooked on the dinner table in preference for another protein, but I love eggs and egg curries. The combination...

Most poriyals are lightly spiced and highlight the vegetable. Check out this wonderful South Indian cabbage poriyal with peas on this...

I was missing good Thai food and wanted to make something different than the standard Thai curry (yellow, green, red, masaman, jungle or...

Here is a wonderful and unusual recipe. The season for fresh chickpeas just got over, but I had enough for this recipe and the amazing...

Here is another wonderful ragu to contrast with the Wild mushroom ragout with ziti that was published a few weeks ago. Again, this ragu...

I grew up in Mumbai having this street snack, one of my favourites, but it was nowhere as refined as this recipe. It was cheap white...