Category: Food Inspiration
It’s time to reflect upon what we’ve been eating in our Chennai home
Delicious snapshots of our home cooked meals after settling down in our Chennai home… beyond Rasam! There seem to be more than fifty shades of rice, lentils and Poriyal. The fresh curry leaves plucked from our garden for using in the thalippu or tempering, and of course as garnish along with other subtle and not so subtle culinary nuances – I am totally overwhelmed by my new culinary knowledge.
For the love of Lamprais… and Srilanka
Cooking Srilankan Lamprais at home… what a delicious and elaborate tribute to the country where we set up our first home – Srilanka! On the day of Guru Purnima when one pays homage to their gurus or teachers, I wanted to pay homage to a country that has taught me a lot – Srilanka! I cooked Lamprais and Deviled Prawns at home, both very … Read More For the love of Lamprais… and Srilanka
Celebrating Eid with Binangkal – the Filipino version of Middle Eastern Leqaimat
Binangkals are deep-fried dough ball coated with sesame seeds and originates from the Philippines. They are quite similar to the regional favourite Leqaimats which are traditionally consumed during Iftar in the holy month of Ramadan, but less sweet. Eid Mubarak! I am sharing Lady M’s recipe of binangkal that I recently shared with Khaleej Times. Binangkals, according to me, are the Filipino version of … Read More Celebrating Eid with Binangkal – the Filipino version of Middle Eastern Leqaimat
Acharuli – Making the boat shaped Georgian Khachapuri at home
Making Acharuli, the stunning boat shaped Khachapuri or Georgian cheese-bread at home was highly thrilling. They turned out exactly how we had tasted them on our trip to Georgia.
Rasgulla Macapuno – When a Filipina Turns into a Bong
Rasgulla Macapuno is our fusion dessert inspired by Rasgulla, the popular Bengali sweet and Macapuno, the sweetened tender coconut flesh used in several Filipino desserts. This recipe has been aired on Dubai One TV for a special Ramadan Episode. I am back to Rasgullas once again. Being a Bengali doesn’t take you too far away from them. Rasgulla or Rôshogolla is a very famous … Read More Rasgulla Macapuno – When a Filipina Turns into a Bong
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