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
November 07, 2014 11:21 IST
While in most preparation it is yoghurt based, I recently came across a tomato kadhi made entirely of tomatoes.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015October 31, 2014 14:16 IST
This is one dessert which calls for a quiet moment with yourself.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015October 25, 2014 11:11 IST
The grill seemed predominantly non-vegetarian as I decided to convert my hara bhara kebabs into hara bhara kebabs on a stick!
Thu, Jan 08, 2015October 17, 2014 10:37 IST
I am dreaming. And I wake up with this craving for chocolate brownies. I go to the fridge; pick up a chocolate and eat it. I still want brownies.
Mon, Dec 29, 2014October 10, 2014 13:12 IST
I have been looking for a beetroot recipe for long. The only way I had used them till now was in salads.
Wed, May 24, 2017October 06, 2014 00:03 IST
A diversified banking sector can help promote viable businesses, further social goals.
Mon, Oct 06, 2014October 03, 2014 10:34 IST
We recommend, you try this crispy, tasty and healthy recipe as soon as you get into your kitchen.
Wed, May 24, 2017September 26, 2014 11:09 IST
A South Indian flavour for the Navratri potluck! It's very simple and always a hit specially amongst north Indians.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015September 19, 2014 10:04 IST
Take a break from the heavy dinner tonight, and go light with the mind-blowing Vegetable Minestrone Soup.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015September 12, 2014 10:03 IST
One of my friends had long back told me how I can mix whatever I want into cooked rice and fry or steam them to make a quick snack.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015September 05, 2014 15:52 IST
This is the very basic chocolate cake recipe. Everyone loves chocolate and this is my recipe when I am faced with demands like “I want to have something nice for dessert”. I love the chocolaty aroma it fills the house with. And when it’s in the oven while everyone is having dinner, it’s a temptation […]
Thu, Jan 08, 2015August 29, 2014 10:26 IST
The kadhi tastes best when made with sour yoghurt. To make your yoghurt sour, keep it out of fridge for a couple of hours.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015August 22, 2014 10:52 IST
No cooking, no baking, just about 10 minutes of assembling and then leave it to set in the refrigerator.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015August 18, 2014 09:56 IST
These potato and cheese balls make for a quick delectable snack. This recipe is also very kid friendly.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015August 08, 2014 11:20 IST
Tikkad is a typical Rajasthani bread especially in the desert areas. I first had it when I was visiting a village in Jodhpur.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015August 08, 2014 10:47 IST
From humble steamed rice to the pretentious biryani; rice finds its way onto everyone’s plate.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015August 01, 2014 11:11 IST
My family members were surprised at my happiness to see over-ripe bananas until I took out these delectable banana and chocolate cupcakes out of the oven.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015July 25, 2014 10:18 IST
After marrying into a muslim family, I realised that while Eid is much more than sevaiyan; it is incomplete without it.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015July 18, 2014 12:28 IST
Watermelon sorbet is incredibly refreshing and super-easy to make. You can also freeze it in ice-cube trays.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015July 11, 2014 10:33 IST
Like most healthy foods, eating garlic pieces don’t come easy. Garlic chutney is an ideal way of including garlic in diet.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015July 04, 2014 10:28 IST
You certainly don't need an occasion to enjoy a nice and soft orange loaf cake. Check out a quick recipe.
Thu, Jan 08, 2015June 27, 2014 10:28 IST
Expecting some guests at weekend? Even if you are not, making these chocolate pudding shots at home is not a bad idea.
Fri, Jun 27, 2014June 20, 2014 12:54 IST
Ditch the regular boring daal this summer, and try the tasty, tangy Bhuni Urad Dal. We have the recipe.
Fri, Jun 20, 2014June 13, 2014 13:50 IST
No chaat (snack) party is complete without a lot of potato dishes. There’s a very little room to go wrong with potatoes.
Fri, Jun 13, 2014