Massor-daal Boror Bilahi Tenga & Alu Pitika – Assam

On day three day, we are going to stop for a meal in Assam which is one of the states in the North Eastern region of India. Assam is very well known throughout the world for its tea and silk.Assam in rich in culture, ethnic groups and literature.The famous Kaziranga Narional Park is in Assam…

Dokar Dalna for ICC | Bengali Style Spiced Lentil Cakes in Gravy

I have a lot of bookmarks!!And by ‘lots’ I really mean really, really lots that I have literally lost count! What’s more funny is that I have several bookmarks for the same recipe !That means so many variations to choose from!I have been trying to strike out a few by cooking them for the blog…

Srilankan Chilli Sambal

Chilli sambal is a recipe that reminds me of one of my neighbors who hails from Srilanka. Aunty is no more with us but her recipe is forever in my heart…. Sambal is a spicy chutney called Lunu Miris and is a good side to go with the creamy Kiri Bhat. I did not use…

Feijoada- The Pungent Goan curry

For this month’s Taste and Create I was paired with Sandhya of My Cooking Journey. Her blog has loads of vegetarian dishes that are  easy to prepare and I have book marked almost a dozen recipes from her blog. Finally, I prepared this Goan curry – Feijoada that has its roots in Portugal. Feijoada is…

Zucchini – Moongdhal Gravy

Zucchini or courgette is one vegetable that I picked up from the farmers market after much hesitation initially. Once I started using it in my cooking, it became a regular in the shopping list.One of the dishes that I make often is this kootu / gravy that has become a family favorite.I prepare this in…