Travel wonders – Mc Leod Gunj

The silence of the storm. This is an actual picture clicked by me just before a heavy downpour in McLeod Gunj. I was tired to the hell after coming back from a snow trek which didn’t culminate in the desired destination (Kareri Lake). Add to it the snowstorm that we had to face a makeshift…

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Noodles in Black Pepper Sauce Recipe

We have thoroughly enjoyed our meats and sometimes our vegetables in the oozing hot black pepper sauce. That invisible hot air guzzling from your ears and nose clearly depicts the beauty of black pepper sauce. Ever thought of having noodles in them?Statutory warning: You need plenty of time, patience and a certain level of tolerance…

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Travel musings – Cherrapunjee

Seldom I was looking for youAnd seldom did I think about youNever knew how you came to restIn my erratic thoughtsAnd random dreams. Taken from my poem “Unexpected” Seven sisters Falls in the background.

Masala Aloo Gobhi Recipe

A different style to cook aloo gobhi and this remains our favourite!Ingredients4 medium sized Potatoes250 gm CauliflowerOnion ginger garlic pasteSaltPinch of Turmeric powderRed chilli powder1 tsp dhaniya powder2 tomatoes1/2 tsp Garam masala Steps In a pan add oil and stir fry potatoes and cauliflower till they become golden brown. Add a little bit of salt…

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Khatti Meethi Mango chutney

Ingredients 4 raw mangoes 3 red chillies Oil 1-1.5 tblspn sugar Salt 1/10 tsp Fennel Seeds 1/10 tsp Cumin Seeds 1/10 tsp Onion Seeds 1/10 tsp Mustard Seeds 1/10 tsp Fenugreek seeds 1 cup water Steps: Wash the raw mangoes, peel the outer layer and cut one mango into 4 pieces Saute these pieces in…

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