I have had a lifelong affair with potatoes. Even as I trudge through diets, trends, new weight-loss schemes, the one ingredient that always stays on …
Crispy Potato Salad
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Eggs in a hole!
“The Big New York Sandwich Book” by Sara Reistad-Long and Jean Tang features delicious and doable sandwiches from famous chefs around the country. The book …
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Chicken Kebabs (with brandy no less)
(photos of kebabs by the magnificent Sala Kannan taken specially for Life of Spice) The recipe for these kebabs is in my Everything Indian book …
Harissa Smeared Chicken
Have you met Harissa yet? If not let me introduce you to this fab condiment. How much do I love harissa? So much that I …
A favorite book
Let me start by saying that Ruhlman is one of my heroes. I always learn from him, always. His style really appeals to me: …
Moong Dal Medallions
I learned this recipe at the Park Hotel in Bangalore. Chef Rajiv Vimal was kind enough to give me demo of the recipe as well. …
Monica’s Indian Express: Chaat Masala Butter
I am so pleased to share with you the next recipe in my series: Monica’s Indian Express: Simple & Sassy Weeknight Dishes. Chaat Masala is one …
Rice and Peas
Basmati Rice and Peas – A match made in heaven I have been meaning to start posting some recipes with photos so finally, here it …
Potatoes with Curry Leaf Inserts!
Potatoes with Curry Leaf Inserts I learned a version of this recipe from Dan Barber and soon it became a favorite in our house but …
Curry Leaf Chutney
My mother-in-law submitted this recipe to a contest in Mumbai, competing with 80 other women, and won first prize. This dry chutney can be used …