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Journalism of Courage

Ashima Goyal Siraj

After working for six years as an engineer, I studied social policy and am now a full-time volunteer, serving children. Children are my first love. My other 'first love' is Food. Food is story-telling, its conversation, and it’s also service. Food nourishes our body, mind, and soul. Eating well doesn’t require fancy cooking, but it does require mindfulness and practice. Anybody can cook and everybody should cook! I blog about my adventures in the kitchen at My Weekend Kitchen

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Tea time snack: Try making these yummy, healthy Sooji DhoklasSubscriber Only

May 08, 2015 11:37 IST

If you intend to combine both health and taste in your evening snack, this easy-to-make recipe could come to your rescue.

Fri, May 08, 2015

Express Recipes: How to make homemade Honey Bread French ToastSubscriber Only

May 01, 2015 12:40 IST

There is nothing like the taste of fresh homemade bread.

Fri, May 01, 2015

Pasta can be an effective building block for good nutrition

Express Recipes: How to make Vodka Cream Pasta SauceSubscriber Only

April 24, 2015 11:05 IST

One evening while having coffee with my neighbour, I said “I need some new inspiration for pasta sauce”. She asked me if I had basil? I said yes. Then she asked me if I had vodka. “Vodka?” I asked her, surprised. The only alcohol I had seen being used in pasta sauce till then was […]

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

Express Recipes: How to make Roasted Butternut Squash soupSubscriber Only

April 17, 2015 11:30 IST

What I love about roasted butternut squash soup is the slight caramelised flavour that roasting brings.

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

Express Recipes: How to make Vegetable Spring RollsSubscriber Only

April 10, 2015 10:48 IST

With the leftover chowmein, it hardly took me 10 minutes to prepare them. It won't take you more than 30 minutes even if you start making them from scratch.

Fri, Apr 10, 2015

Express Recipes: How to make Kashmiri Dum AlooSubscriber Only

April 03, 2015 11:00 IST

I love the subtle spices and the balance of flavours in the dish. This one really treats the potato as a king.

Fri, Apr 03, 2015

Express recipes: How to make Kadhai Paneer in six easy stepsSubscriber Only

March 27, 2015 12:51 IST

What I love about this recipe is the use of crushed coriander seeds. I love their flavour and also the visual impact they add.

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Express Recipes: How to make Shakshuka, a middle eastern breakfastSubscriber Only

March 20, 2015 13:38 IST

Shakshuka is a quintessential middle eastern and north African breakfast. A dish of contrasting colours.

Mon, Mar 23, 2015

The easiest recipe Meetha Pedha recipe from PakistanSubscriber Only

March 13, 2015 13:14 IST

There is practically no cooking involved. Super easy and loads of fun. Try it in a cooking session with your little ones.

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Express recipe: Go green with Mint and almond pesto pasta saladSubscriber Only

March 07, 2015 11:45 IST

Forget the tomato or cheese based sauces, it’s the season of greens! Try pesto.

Sat, Mar 07, 2015

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Express Recipes: How to make the most delicious Chicken CurrySubscriber Only

February 20, 2015 12:26 IST

The best part about the recipe is all the whole spices render the dish a tantalising aroma and a beautiful look.

Fri, Feb 20, 2015

Express recipe: How to make the tangy Pyaaz Tamatar ki SubziSubscriber Only

February 13, 2015 14:14 IST

This tangy pyaaz tamatar ki subzi, might just fall into the category of a chutney but I like to have it as a vegetable fry.

Fri, Feb 20, 2015

Samosa recipe: How to make your favourite snack at homeSubscriber Only

February 05, 2015 12:54 IST

In India no matter where you live, some shop just 10 minutes away would be selling hot samosas and jalebis. But in Angola, we are far from that luxury.

Wed, May 24, 2017

Express recipe: How to make Aloo Palak in five easy stepsSubscriber Only

January 30, 2015 18:41 IST

Everyday cooking need not be complicated. The beauty of home cooked food is its simplicity. Like this simple aaloo palak sabzi.

Fri, Jan 30, 2015

Food Blog: How my mother made me try Mangodi Ki SabziSubscriber Only

January 23, 2015 12:50 IST

One of my distinct memories of food during childhood is rows and rows of mangodi drying in the sun on the terrace. But I never liked them.

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Food blog: Reliving my childhood with Aate Ka Halwa and PooriSubscriber Only

January 16, 2015 13:28 IST

One of the fondest memories of food that I have is a breakfast of halwa-poori. Mmmmm… aate ka halwa and plain poori.

Fri, Jan 16, 2015

Express recipe: Bored of Baingan Ka Bharta? Try Baingan PatialaSubscriber Only

January 09, 2015 11:50 IST

I first had Baingan Patiala at a local restaurant in Udaipur and immediately fell in love with the preparation.

Fri, Jan 09, 2015

Good morning! Bake this Banana Bread for breakfastSubscriber Only

January 02, 2015 13:51 IST

There is something exotic and delicious about waking up to the aroma of banana in the oven. And I felt like treating my family to this beautiful aroma this morning.

Thu, Jan 08, 2015