Chillies stuffed with tofu in paanch phoron masala One of the reasons why I keep going to the beach is to sample some of the ‘beachside’ food that you get here. Peanut masala, raw mango spiked with a fiery red chilli powder, chaat, ice gola and yes, the bajjis (pakodas/ fritters) and among them, its the molaga bajji that’s the star.…
Lamb chops with vegetable pulao and caramelised baby onions This is again one of those meals that’s a product of my imagination. Really, I start planning Sunday lunches on Thursdays, which is incidentally a crazy day at work and this is what keeps me going. Some people think I’m obsessed and others think I’m plain crazy but as for me,…
Bhurani raita One of my (many) weakness is curd, it’s something I can eat anytime of the day and even adapt it to my mood – a little sprinkle of chaat masala when I need to perk up my mood, throw in some grapes when I’ve to indulge my sweet tooth… and so on! This is one raita that I’ve…
Prawn biryani Pic: Corbis Did I mention earlier that I drool at the mere mention of seafood? Anyway, that’s just one of my weaknesses! I’m not the kind of cook who believes in slaving over the stove, as much as I love cooking I’m always looking for more and more ways that would help me minimise my time in the…