During my days of intense biking across many remote places and highways, I discovered that my favourite food at Highway Dhabas is Paneer Bhurji. When I’m biking, I prefer to eat something light yet satisfying, and since most Dhabas serve vegetarian dishes, Paneer is a popular option. The smoky flavour…
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Maharashtrian Onion Rice Recipe for Quick and Comforting Meal
It’s Maniac Monday again, after a long pushy Sunday on the Grill, you don’t feel like hanging around the range and cooking an elaborate meal, plus if it’s raining, you feel like going in for some comfort food. That’s when my new recipe for Onion Rice steps in. This is…
Healthy Vegetarian Curry Recipe
As a devoted non-vegetarian, I never had a real fondness for vegetables. However, I found myself having to eat them on most of my road trips across India where meat was not available at roadside dhabas. Typically, I consumed vegetables as a side dish with meat or seafood, and rarely…
Monsoon Chilli Cheese Toast Recipe: Mumbai Delight
I’m so excited that the monsoon has finally arrived in Mumbai! It’s such a delight to bask in the lovely petrichor scent mingling with the irresistible aromas of street food like Vada Pav and Kanda Bhajiya. Last weekend, with a chunk of mozzarella in the fridge and heavy rain outside,…
Weekend Special – Smoky Hot Wings
The poet in me dreams of wings to fly, while the foodie in me craves wings to eat. Eventually, my hunger won out, and I hurried to my kitchen to create a new recipe for Smoky Hot Wings. As a hotelier, I don’t see much difference between Buffalo Wings and…
“Daalicious” – Paalak Dal
India is the largest producer of pulses in the world and has a great appreciation for Dal. Dal is used in a variety of dishes, from soups to sweet preparations. Most Dal recipes are simple to prepare, including this flavorful Palak Dal. Pair it with rice or roti for a…
Six steps to a yummy Brinjal Bhurta
Brinjal or Eggplant, the purple spongy absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines, however, it’s inIndian cuisine I find the flavour coming out its best. The smoky essence coming out whencooked in hot ash during my childhood days was my absolute favourite. Though beingnutritionally low, its capacity to absorb oil…
Simple steps to a Grand Egg Masala
Shahi Egg Masala I have a strong affinity for eggs that dates back to my childhood, and I still consume about half a dozen eggs each day. Most of them are consumed to replenish my protein levels after a rigorous workout, but I realize that I’ve been enjoying eggs for…
Yummy Fish Salt & Pepper for Match Day Weekend
It’s match day weekend. Not only the IPL but you have more than half a dozen premier league games tonight and not to forget, Man City has an exciting fixture and they are trying to top the points table, so there’s no reason, my table needs to be empty. Besides…
Creamy Chicken Chettinad with a twist
Mondays are all about quick meals and I’m a quintessential Quick-meal-guy. I have given a twist to the traditional recipe by replacing the process of marination with yoghurt and instead using coconut milk generously. Also, I fry the chicken to give it that crunchy punch. Cooked with a generousdose of…