The Story Of Krishna and Sudama
- 13
- November
- 2020
Story-telling is my new-found entertainment at home! From my Indian background, one of the oldest and most durable stories that have enthralled generations is mythologies! So, recently I happen to tell Lord Krishna and Sudama story to my little one. A True Friendship – Lord Krishna and Sudama This is a story that demolishes the […]
Malai Kulfi – Cooking from Heart
- 09
- July
- 2020
Counter-top ice cream is certainly a fun activity for kids. There is a gross motor skills involved and a bonus treat at the end! My little one did this team building activity as a part of her fun special Science experiment ( last month during remote learning – Kindergarten). The Science Project Planning What kind […]
Kashmiri Shufta – A Sweet Medley
- 01
- January
- 2018
True cooking without handheld smartphone videos and plethora of food blogs to lean on! Hmmm, hard to believe, right? Looks like…I am still in the wonderland! I pretty much rely on the wisdom of culinary skills that has been passed on through generations! Just…close your eyes…dream back to your childhood, recall the fainest aroma that […]
Fruits & Nuts Pasta
- 19
- October
- 2016
When we connect with food. It’s not just the food…it’s more than that. Its…in fact, the connection that we make with memories, people and time. So, on the other day…I made pasta for dinner. It was quite a humble dish…all until, I shared the picture with my best friend. And, she started craving for it […]
Badham Chutney – Two Versions
- 13
- December
- 2015
It may sound bit snob to utter the word – Badham Chutney. But, in my opinion its not! In fact, it depends where you are residing! To me, driving 15-20 miles on a highway to reach a local Indian store to get pottukadalai ($ 5-6) and coconut ($ 4) to make our traditional Pottukadalai Chutney or […]
Restaurant Style Matar Paneer
- 02
- December
- 2015
This rich, creamy, buttery…yummy Matar Paneer needs no introduction at all. Most probably the best known of all Indian dishes, and the first thing we South Indians order in the restaurants. Some of my local friends have absolutely no clue where India is. In fact they couldn’t even agree that am an Asian too!! But, […]
Badami Murg Mattar – Taste Of Home
- 08
- September
- 2015
I admit it I have been lazy. While I have been in the kitchen all the time experimenting, peeking into the computer, texting friends…but, stayed away from posting any new recipe on Kitchen Tantras. I blame it on the season. I am wonder struck by nature’s partiality to this nation, when it comes to performing her […]
Trail Mix – A Pleasant Evening
- 14
- December
- 2014
The best thing to do after dinner is?? To Snack. (dessert is for idiots) Yeah, if the sweet failed its duty to comfort you, (remember) there is always a cup of coffee and Netflix! Eat trail mix, drink coffee and watch a horror movie. Its a best method to kill the time! If you could […]
Christmas Fruit Cake – Lets Celebrate
- 03
- December
- 2014
Yes, something did happen that made me fall in Love all over again…with…hold you breath…‘Cake’. (Yes the new shoes, too). The cake that Karan prepared for me (or to himself, which he generously shared with me). Never wish for something when you are hungry. It might just come true. Just like any other Friday evening…we […]
Almond Chocolate Milk – Silk & Smooth
- 07
- May
- 2013
I admit it…I did not believe myself when I set out to make this. Vegan food freaks me out. But, what made me to fix this? I will tell you…actually, will show you some cool pictures in a bit. I have dreamed of sinking chocolates in every food since childhood! Spent hours of manipulating my […]
