Chapter 1 Often we fail to look around the city where we live. We can’t see the hidden treasures of history. For me, it’s really important to feel the real life of a city through its old market places, walking the narrow gullies, the hustle bustle of old markets and the streets where local sellersContinue reading “My city Thane.. SHALOM !”
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Beej ka halwa
While many go crazy about mangoes in summer season , i really look forward for fully ripened sweet jackfruits. My fridge is already storing more than 2 kg of sunny sweet delights . Obviously, a good lot of seeds get accumulated and there are endless recipes like my maa’s jacknut chutney. Understanding the non-gluten propertiesContinue reading “Beej ka halwa”
Kathal beej chutney
Continuing the jackfruit saga.. the fruit is quite versatile if one knows how to handle, both raw and ripe versions. While raw version can actually work as a mock meat for the vegetarians and is widely used across Asia . The recipes are countless. The abundance of jackfruit around , did give maa ideas whichContinue reading “Kathal beej chutney”
Kathal fhank ki kulfi
I have beautiful memories of my maternal home in Gorakhpur, UP. I particularly remember a huge jackfruit tree in the backyard which used to bend over the aangan (compound) . As a kid and being the youngest , i always used to be scared that the huge jackfruit might fall on me. Infact, my cousinsContinue reading “Kathal fhank ki kulfi”
Labhere ki sabzi
It’s not often that one can find these gummy fruit . Happened to find it in local market on the way meeting few friends. I remember papa buying the complete lot from vegetable vendor since these were , and still are, rare to find. At home everyone loved them since Maa would make them spicyContinue reading “Labhere ki sabzi”
The story of gujiya
Childhood memories often get rekindled during festivals, this being the best time when we hear folktales relating to each festival, the intricate rituals around it, the elaborate food and feasts prepared to celebrate it. While my friend recently asked me the significance of gujiya during Holi, for that instant I had no answer. Going backContinue reading “The story of gujiya”
My city, Thane !
The khatairn shop….. Little did I knew I was growing amongst the refugees family as neighbors who fled Sindh (Pakistan) searching new life in free India. Heard stories of pain losing everything to partition and determination to rebuild their lives. All my friends were (still are) sindhis including neighbors. Growing up with sindhis all aroundContinue reading “My city, Thane !”
My city, Thane !
Walk aound the sindhi camp… Thinking about my roots , which are spread from Rajasthan travelling towards Madhyapradesh and hooking upto Uttarpradesh , My parents lived in Pune , old vashi ( then inhabited by kolis and agris) and finally settled small city called Thane in maharashtra and i was brought amongst kolis , agrisContinue reading “My city, Thane !”
Lal mirch ka achaar
Maa always believed sincerity towards any work will help you achieve and that fits perfectly when I try replicate her recipe for stuffed red chilli pickle . Childhood summers were really busy as we weren’t allowed to play in the sun to avoid usual summer health issues. Either we would rise up early mornings andContinue reading “Lal mirch ka achaar”
Komal saol rice salad
After attending Foodadvisor Delhi meet in December , I returned home with few goodies that were exchanged as gifts by team. Komalsaol was one such wonder rice that puspanjalee got for all the team members. Having heard little about it, im surely doing more research while indulging the pack of goodness which im excited aboutContinue reading “Komal saol rice salad”
