I am a fan of travel based food shows. With my newborn when I was homebound, I watched two to three such shows in a row. Felt like a globetrotter with no guilt of a couch potato. I am so glad for such shows which besides being informative teaches you how food connects people. In…
Author: Magic Ingredient
memories offer the fertile soil, while scientific curiosity lights the kindle fire
The Falafel Twist-er!!
A vegan delight offered from this part of the world that I absolutely love……. Falafel!!! This is the best way to describe falafels. And just like hummus, I like to add a twist to falafels. They can be made just for snacking, as starters, or be a part of salad bowls. Stuff them in sandwiches…
Never give up on Mango!!
Would you take the risk of adding a twist to a classic dessert? Especially if you are expecting guests. I usually play safe and cook dishes I am confident with. But last weekend I took a tiny risk and decided to make my own version of Firni. it is a classic Indian dessert which is…
Not your regular Spiral of Pasta
when your regular pasta feels boring just spiral in some excitement with the zucchini for a light and delicious meal.
A sour, sweet and salty Summer
It was a hot summer afternoon. Things were a little slow in the university laboratory since there was a sudden power failure. All the students had a free hour to spend chatting and gossiping while waiting for the bus. One of the students who lived close by had a crazy idea and I am so…
WOKBOYZ: A WOK THAT ROCKS!!
The place with the coolest graffiti in town, Wok Boyz will definitely surprise you with their menu and value for money. I was lucky to have visited both the branches in Internet city and Sheikh Zayed road. If you are looking for a peaceful spot to relish your food choose Internet city branch. Here you…
The definitive reason to Blog!!
Writing a blog post makes me happy. It’s like talking to people I don’t know yet and I feel connected. When a part of me wants to be somewhere else I start writing my blog, it is kind of empowering. At times I feel it’s the best job in the world. I know it’s not…
Memories make a better ‘Pau’
As the rain Gods cracked open to drench the land one more time before the winter bids adieu, I sat in the balcony of my house with a cup of warm tea and vada pavs. Monsoon is an uncommon phenomenon here in the desert. However, it almost feels like Monsoon. The smell of wet earth,…
The Valient Dessert
When things don’t look that bright wait and take a step back, this is the rule I follow. Me and my husband love dessert and every family gathering or a joyous occasion call for sweets. However, when the big guy in the house was warned to keep a close eye on the sugar intake during…
Memory Reloaded
How do you break free from the mundane? Take a vacation with family, venture out alone or catch up with your gang of best friends. It works for me, but occasionally I need to relive my memories through a dish. Just like me, my friends were impressed with the movie “Sisterhood of the traveling pants”…
