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…
Category: Appetizer
Food defines a locale
Traveling opens up a whole new side of you. I have been lucky to have traveled within and outside my country. I love using public transport especially trains and enjoy all the simple, local food every stop had to offer. Food gives you a better understanding of a place. It is best reflected in its…
Add Hummus to your Life
How important is color in your life? Well, I can’t talk much about clothes and accessories when it comes to colors, but I do know that eating colorful food ensures a healthy diet. I am an Indian and colors have an enormous significance in our lives. We even have a festival of colors ‘Holi’. Different…
#Friendship: The Thrills and Frills of Chaat
A Jhola(satchel) bag with mirror work, a colorful umbrella, junk jewelry, a few books in hand, a confident stride over…..the ‘potholes’ on the road to save her favorite pair of Kohlapuris(a particular style of sandals named after the place of its origin). Yes!! That’s your quintessential college or university going girl. Every girl who has…
Happier gut leads to a happier healthier you!!
In the field of agriculture, there’s a saying – “There is nothing called waste.” One’s waste can be some else’s raw material. Nature is our best teacher as it teaches us how every bit of creation when ceases to exist can help create something different. It is our intervention that can lead to a creation…
A new guide to Kebabs
The onset of winter in the UAE means the start of barbecue season. Families gather in parks and beaches for open air barbecue. I love the smells that fill the winter air. The lively chatter as families enjoys the outdoors with good food and amazing weather. Every park and beach have a decent arrangement for…
The experimental spread
A quick fix to the leftovers in your fridge can quickly transform into an amazing snack or appetizer. Even though the classic tomato bruschetta is my favorite, once in a while I love experimenting. A few blog post ago, I had shared the recipe of bruschetta with sundried tomato hummus and cherry tomatoes. The reason…
Go Smart with Street Food @Home
Winter is the best time to be in the UAE. Along with the shopping festival, Ripe markets and other outdoor activities, not only attracts tourists but also the expat population. One of my favorite places, only open during the winter is ‘Global Village’. Country hopping includes food stalls, textile shops, great home décor options and…
CORNUCOPIA OF RAINY DAYS
When I made this dish for the first time, it became imminent, that it would rain. Yes, we have such momentary pleasures in the UAE, especially during winters. The usual rainy day snack in an Indian household is pakora or fritters which are deep fried. I wanted to make something very quickly and sit near…
