Ingredients: Onions: 2, medium sized, finely chopped Tomatoes: 2 medium sized, finely chopped Ginger-garlic paste: 1 Tbsp Salt, to taste Oil: 2 Tsp Cashewnuts: 6-7 pieces, soaked in warm water for 10-15 minutes Mushroom: 250 grams, cleaned and diced (the choice to use the stems is yours. I didn’t) Peas: 1/2 cup,…
Book Review: The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi
With her debut novel, Nadia Hashimi takes us to Kabul where women were child brides to men thrice their age, were rarely the first or only wives, and was treated depending on the number of sons they gave birth to. Rahima is the 3rd of 5 sisters. Of a father who fights…
Besan Laddoo
I love Besan Laddoo’s. The ones with a slightly grainy texture , I have a special affinity for those. I used to think making Besan Laddoos was a task, till I tried this recipe. Do try them and let me know what you thought of this easy-peasy recipe. Makes 12 medium sized laddoos…
#WordyWednesday #2 #October2015 #PhrasePrompt
Phrase Prompt: What goes around, comes around He strained against the pressure, struggling to escape and suddenly he broke free. Just like that he was free! He couldn’t believe it was happening! Finally! He aimed for the horizon, soaring towards it, gaining speed as he shot forward. He was the master of his own life,…
#WordyWednesdays #1 #October2015 #WordPrompt #Serendipity
Word Prompt: Serendipity He was one of the greatest masters ever known. His paintings were works of art coveted by many and afforded by very few. Every perfect creation of his managed to stun. Every one, except his only child who showed no interest in following her father’s footsteps. He splashed color on canvas, creating…
#WordyWednesday #September2015 #PicturePrompt
The pic above was the picture prompt for this writing exercise. Pic Courtesy:Geetika Gupta Kiran let out a contended sigh. A beautiful sunset, an endless supply of his favorite wine and the love of his life besides him. He turned towards his left and watched Laxmi snooze. His finger traced a pattern down Laxmi’s…
#WordyWednesday, #Week3 #SentencePrompt
Written for Blog-a-rythm Sentence Prompt: It hurts no more Her eyes scrunched with pain and she swallowed a scream! She knew the first time would hurt, but SO much, she hadn’t imagined. Almost all the girls in school had lost theirs, giggling smugly as they huddled together, discussing every minute detail. She felt so left…
#5ThingsTrueAboutMe #BlogChallenge #MarathonBloggers
5 Things True About Me 1) I am terrified of pets. Even puppies and kittens. Even the sound of them. And I send a silent apology to them, via esp, each time they need to be tied up or confined to a room when I am visiting a pet lovers house. 2) I am a…
#Truth #55er #MarathonBloggers #55Words
Word Prompt: Truth Word Count: 55 words ‘Does this dress make me look fat?’ ‘Do these pants make me look fat?’ ‘Do these shoes make me look fat?’ ‘Does putting my hair up make me look fat?’ ‘Do these earrings make me look fat?’ ‘If you truly love me, you’ll tell me the truth. Please,…
Good Luck. #PicturePrompt #MarathonBloggers
Good Luck He crossed his fingers behind his back. For luck. Today would be THE day he would propose to her. He knew that many such days had come and gone but he wouldn’t let today go without letting her know of his feelings for her. He saw her getting out of her car with…