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…
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…
A tasty one-pot meal that is satisfying, khichdi is one of my comfort foods. It…
I am running late! The guests arrive in about an hour for cocktails, and I…
Gajar Ka Halwa/Gajrela or Carrot Halwa (a sweet, creamy, rich pudding from Punjab, with the…
Sometimes I get into the mood to bake bread, and I take the easy route.…
One legend of Valentine’s Day is that a priest in the third century performed secret…