Pasta with ham is a classic combination. It combines the saltiness of ham with the delicacy of pasta, and I crave it often. This dish...

Fritters are a common Indian snack. They are enjoyed primarily during teatime with a warm cup of sweet tea. There are numerous versions...

This decadent ice cream highlights summer with the Alphonso mangoes. Most importantly, it is absolutely delicious. There are several...

Green mangoes are common in Sri Lanka. They are used in curries, sambols, and other dishes, mainly for the sourness they impart to the...

Okra is a staple on the Indian table, and every community has several variations on how it is cooked. It is most commonly stir-fried, but...

Asparagus is a newer vegetable in India. Originally, it was native to the Eastern Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The Romans made it...

Purslane, known locally in Hyderabad as kulfa, is a favourite. It is a seasonal crop and floods the market during the summer months when...

The Green Goddess dressing was not named for its pretty green colour; instead, it was named after a play by the same name. During the...

Summer is about fresh tomatoes, and in Bangalore, we see some lovely cherry tomatoes grown on local farms. The local farmer's markets are...

Summer is all about tomatoes - bright, colourful, and juicy. Tomatoes come in hundreds of varieties and sizes. Here, I focused on the...

This is a derivative of the English dessert, the Eton Mess. It is composed of three ingredients: fruit, meringue, and cream....

A maseeyal is a traditional dish of mashed greens, spinach being the most common. This unique style is specific to Tamil Nadu and, more...

As a child, I learned to love sardines in boarding school. One of the treats we occasionally got was cans of sardines in oil. We would...

Pickling is at the core of every culture in the world. It was traditionally used to preserve foods for travel and during times of...

As a chef, my friends are constantly introducing me to new products. Kewpie came into my kitchen about 10 years ago, and the cute little...

Turkish apricots are the best variety available. They are plump, juicy, and packed with flavour. Apricots are thought to have originated...

Hoisin sauce is traditionally from the Canton region of China. It is a sweet-salty sauce that has garlic and a five-spice mix. It is used...

This dish is redolent of hawker food and simple and comforting. It consists of two components: charred noodles and egg curry. The noodles...

Sri Lankan cuisine is loaded with seafood; after all, it is an island nation. The seafood is fresh and usually caught and cooked locally....

I love canapés. They are small bites that are packed with flavour. Here is a beautiful recipe that fits this criteria. Friends always...