Travel musings – Meghalaya

Was lost in someone elseโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Day to all of you!

Bhindi Bharwa Recipe

Ingredients 10 Bhindi 1/5 tsp Dhaniya powder 1/5 tsp Sauff 1/5 tsp Jeera 1/5 tsp Kalonji 1/5 tsp Methi Seeds Salt Amchur Powder Red chilli powder Steps Dry roast sauff, jeera, kalonji, dhaniya and methi. Grind them in a mixie so that fine powder is obtained Add chopped onion and chopped garlic to oil. Saute…

Travel musings – Maheshwar

When you are not in the mood to visit huge magnificent forts, why not explore the simple and serene Ahilyabai Holkar fort at Maheshwar? The river view of Narmada from the open arched windows of the fort complex is an experience in itself!

Breakfast diaries

When I feel bloated or over weight (being overweight is indeed a feeling), I tend to go on a detox. But since I have a huge appetite, fruits and raw/boiled vegetables arenโ€™t fulfilling to me. Enter #pyaazkiroti – basically #pyaazparatha without ghee. A bowl of yogurt to aid digestion and bam! I have a healthy…

Travel musings – Laitlum Canyon

You, with all your flawsSomehow hold your swayOver this silly little girl inside me.How did I start lovingTo laugh at your antics?

Besan Laddoo Recipe

Cooking time: 40 minsIngredients1/2 cup ghee2 cups besan1/2 cup sugarDry fruits Steps Add ghee to pan and heat it Now add besan and slow roast it till it becomes golden brown. Keep stirring continuously. Roast for approximately 35-40 mins Now take it off the heat and let it cool Now add sugar and mix well….

Travel musings – Uttarakhand

These withered trailsAnd the shrivelled ๐Ÿ‚ leavesMust be blossoming in the rainsBut how would I knowBecause the mountains are far awayFar far away