Whip up spreads on the double, especially when supplies run low.
A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.
Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.
Assassin's Spaghetti, or in Italian Spaghetti All' Assassina, gets its name not from the murder you commit on the pasta -- because you actually kill off the spaghetti by burning it crisp -- but from the levels of red chilly that will do in the eater.
Crunchy cabbage, yoghurt-based makes Mor Kuzhambu served with ghe rice, fried fish and rice papad makes for a satisfying dinner.
It's great as a quick breakfast, lunch or snack.
The emperor of pasta dishes is lasagne with its layers and layers of richness and taste.
This versatile Thai red curry takes any kind of vegetable or protein in it and is served with steamed rice and garnish.
Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.
Any vegetable, when stuffed in a wheat covering and fried crisp with ghee and served with a dab of white butter, becomes fit for a king's banquet.
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
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