U was meant to be Ukraine. While jotting down the names of countries to cook from for the 30 day Culinary journey across the globe, my hands automatically wrote down Ukraine! So it was decided and then the headache began! Almost all the recipes that I came across had meat or some ingredient that is…
Classic Russian Borsch
My earliest memory of Russia was a Children’s magazine that Dad got for me when I was a kid. We are a book loving family and it was no surprise that my parents encouraged me to read non curricular books as well. The one that dad got for me at the local book store was…
Omani Vegetable Shurbah
The obvious choice for O was Oman. I was not very sure if I could find any vegetarian recipes since this country thrives on meat based dishes. I searched and searched and found the recipes that fitted the theme I have imposed on myself [ Soups/ stews and salads]for this Culinary journey across the globe…
Avaray Gaasu Uthaka and Gosu Porriyal | Potato and Peas Gravy and Cabbage Curry from Badaga Cuisine
This post is a part of the main post that was featured for the Indian Food Odyssey for Tamil Nadu… For lunch I am taking you to the Nilgiris,the home of the Badagas.They are the indigenous people living in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.It is said that almost 3 centuries earlier, a large group of people…
Cabbage Pulao & Quick Potato Curry – A Tribute to Tarla Dalal
Our Blogging Marathon buddy, Pavani, mailed the group that Tarla Dalal had passed away.When I read that , I was in shock! I could hardly believe it. She is one of those people who you take it for granted that they will always be around.And hence her demise took time to sink in. I felt…