A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.
Hanuman Janmotsav marks Lord Hanuman's birthday. Treat him to laddus, fruit and more.
Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.
Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.
Who would have guessed that hemp seeds could be so tasty?
Yoghurt and kheera or cucumber go together beautifully in this Pahadi raita.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.
Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.
Try out this drink on days when the heat is unbearable.
Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.
Pair this with bhaat or steamed rice for a simple, sumptuous meal.
Warm, flaky gujiya, that are just mildly sweet, are so Holi. Although they are just as popular at Diwali too.
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