So, I did have a theme for #MyFriendAlexa. However, I deliberately chose not to share it at the start and decided that I would reveal it only at the end. My stories were; V – Violet for Vadamalli. Vadamalli is the Tamil name used to describe the color that is neither purple nor pink, which…
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Homestyle Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani, also known as Kaali Dal, is the name of this popular Punjabi Sunday special dal. However, at home, we call it ‘Maah ki Dal’. As a child, whenever Mom said she was cooking Maah Ki Dal, I remember asking, ‘Oh, then what will Dad eat?’ 🙂 This is how Mom makes it. Serves…
Besan
Besan I honestly don’t know if this dish exists , or it is one of my mothers inventions, but we have been eating Besan since we were kids, and loving it! When I grew up, I tasted Zunka, and realised that our Besan has a Maharashtrian cousin! I love Besan as it quick to whip…
Fenugreek Leaves and Peas Kadhi
Kadhi in any form is a favorite along with being comfort food. My taste buds had a faint memory from a long time ago, of eating this Fenugreek Leaves and Peas Kadhi made by Mom. Now, Mom being an impulsive cook had no recollection of how exactly she made it. After many trials and errors, I…
The Curd Chronicles
The haughty grains of Basmati Rice refused to stick together, preferring to stand a hair’s breadth apart from their own. Till the creamy Kadhi cascaded down to meet them. The cheerful yellow of the Kadhi and the snowy whiteness of the Rice merged together in a joyous union. The plump Pakodas tried to fit in,…
Dalgona Coffee, and more
If you are a regular on Social Media you will know that Dalgona Coffee is trending, rather going viral. Images of this beautifully contrasting, frothy, beaten coffee sitting atop cold milk are tempting those who see it to make their own version of it. Some stick to the original recipe, while others add their own…
A North-Indian makes Filter Kaapi #MyFriendAlexa
I am a Tea loyalist. I start my day with a cup of strong Chai. My Husband loves waking up to a tumbler of Coffee though. Freshly brewed Filter Kaapi, no less. After we got married The Husband taught me to make filter kaapi, just as he likes it. Ever since then I make him…
Lotus Stem – Gravy Style
Lotus Stem, also known as Kamal Kakdi, Nadru, Bhe or Bhein is one of the least known and talked about vegetables. Packed with Minerals and rich in Fibre regular consumption aids in Weight loss . It helps reduces Stress and Water Retention and is good for Skin, Hair and for those who have Blood Pressure….
The House #FridayFotoFiction
Everyone who passed by their house wished it was theirs. A bougainvillea tree heavy with flowers formed a canopy at the entrance. Under the shade of which stood the welcoming entrance, with dark stone steps and a red tiled floor leading the path inside. Yes, it was a beautiful house. On the outside. A…
The Empty Glass #FridayFotoFiction
As he looked out of the open door his eyes fell on the empty glass. A lone straw sticking out of it, it sat there on the table. Forlorn. Just like him. He knew what it felt like to feel empty. He had lost a lucrative contract, the one his entrepreneurial venture had…