My kitchen disaster XVI – how not to cook sooji appe

Circa 2020. Yes, we will continue the magnum opus of my disasters in the Covid-era. Sooji appe suddenly mesmerized the influenza crowd like the pied piper swaying the rats to his tunes. And rightfully so, because this humble breakfast dish from South India is a soul satisfying item! But a nightmare to prepare! Sooji or…

My kitchen miracles – VIII – zucchini pizza bites

Although I’m not done about writing about my kitchen disasters, writing a miracle story helps the readers to know that this lady is not crazy and always creating unedible items. Circa 2020 (I know, again! πŸ˜‰) I wanted to create some bite-sized snacks that were a bit healthier than the cookies, biscuits and savouries that…

My kitchen disasters XV – the weird amla chutney

During the modern plague-era a.k.a covidβ€”era, there was a lot of stress on consuming Vitamin C the way we consume water.  Apparently, immunity could be built in days or weeks and all the damage done by years of debauchery would magically vanish if you consume amla shots! So I also became a Vitamin C fanatic…

The beauty of cuisine – I

No one, absolutely no one talks about the charisma of our chickpea/chhole curry. The obsessive way in which one might devour these humble legumes is unparalleled. The way the grainy texture melt on your palate when your 32 crush these legumes is culinary finesse to say the least!  And let us not even talk about…

My kitchen disaster XV – the bajra besan laddoo

As a food blogger, I am inclined to experiment with new recipes now and then, especially around the festive season. But this time, I did not wish to craft the usual sweets. I am always on the lookout for unconventional recipes that are a bit guilt-free. πŸ˜‡ Before you unceremoniously term me as a health…

My kitchen disasters XIV – the overcooked bucatini 

I pride myself in not doing unholy deeds to the pasta I am cooking. But the Covid era brought a demon inside me and that demon led me to cook pasta in the most dreaded way πŸ™ˆπŸ€£. I had never heard of bucatini before 2020 but when the over shopping for pasta began, I could…

My kitchen disasters XIII – the overcooked spaghetti arrabiata 

Those of us who survived the Covid era have many stories to tell.  Fortunately or unfortunately, my Covid era kitchen disasters are still not ending. πŸ€“ Back in 2020, while still exploring the different shapes and sauces of pasta, and the aesthetics of plating this dish, I decided to craft a unique presentation style of…

My Kitchen Miracles VII – the tedious mutton keema

Covid was in full swing and it was recently proven that the Covid virus only spread through air. This piece of news meant that we could have non-vegetarian food again without the fear of getting the virus.  It ain’t swine-flu but still deadly. So I decided to try my hand at non-vegetarian food although I…

My kitchen disasters XII – how not to use guacamole 

The perfect avocado never exists! And if they do, they are ripened in an artificial manner.  Because the perfectly ripened avocado only exists in the time when you are not bothered about it! Or when you are in a parallel universe! πŸ€“ Come Covid-19, (Yes, we are still in that cooking disaster era) people were…