Travel musings – Essen, Germany

The lush greenery is finally here after the incessant rains.Meanwhile I’m reminded of the vibrant greens at Grugapark- a biodiversity park in Essen, Germany.

Travel Haiku – Jodhpur

Young maiden so full of lifeWhy bother about thatMan in strifeGive him positive vibesAnd let him go.

Masala Kathal Recipe

Ingredients500 gm kathal Mustard oil Tez patta 3 onions 7-8 cloves of garlic 1 inch ginger Pinch of Turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp Dhaniya powder 1 tsp Garam Masala Salt Steps: 1. Chop kathal and fry it in mustard oil. Add salt during frying and shallow fry till it becomes golden…

Travel musings – Mussoorie

My heart goes out to the ruins of Cloud’s End, where the house of George Everest is situated.Even if the historical buildings are in a dilapidated situation, we should leave them as it is instead of scrawling hearts and professing our undying love for our current flame.This picture would have been so much better if…

Breakfast diaries

Mushroom sauce spaghetti today – this is vegan and is a one pot dish. Recipe coming soon on the blog.

Travel musings – Meghalaya

Tripping on your coffeeOn our first dateI hid my smirkBehind a nervous gaitAnd yet you smiled. Caption taken from my poem “Your Smile – I”

Breakfast diaries

Whenever I am in need of a quick but flavourful breakfast, I chase the basic ingredients from my kitchen. The ensemble of chopped onions and tomatoes on buttered slices of breads and topped with some salt & black pepper or Italian seasoning is pretty healthy and fulfilling. The slices slathered generously with peanut butter and…

Travel musings – Meghalaya

Was lost in someone else’s world Wading through those dreary doldrums Yet you always held my hand Your heart never forgot my essence. Caption taken from my poem “11 years of love ordeal”

Happy Independence Day!

Independence from judgementFreedom from the trappings of your own mind and othersFreedom to express yourself and let others also do the sameIndependence from dogma and extreme thinkingHappy Independence 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Day to all of you!