My husband calls from his office at the Indian Air Force Headquarters, where he has…
Bottle Gourd or Opo Squash, also known in India as lauki, ghiya, dudhi, sorakkai, etc.,…
This recipe is morphed from Mama’s Biryani recipe. Sometimes, I would serve Vegetarian Biryani instead…
There are certain spice blends that I fix and keep on hand as I use…
We are back from a ten-day vacation. My vegetable garden is relatively new, and I…
Salads are always a part of an Indian meal, especially during the hot summer months.…
Egg curry, a tangy blend of onions, tomatoes and spices that are used as a…
A favorite memory: It is a hot summer’s day. This particular evening, Aunty Sheila has…
Dad is stationed in the town of Ajmer in the northwest of India. Ajayadeva, an…
It is a hot summer’s day. I hear Rosy, our cook, fixing lemonade for our…
Jal-jeera or Jeera Pani is a drink made with spicy, sweet, and tangy ingredients. Chilled,…
It is dusk in New Delhi. There is a crowd of people jostling around the…