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Basil Seed Pudding- 6 exciting ways

Basil Seed Pudding- 6 exciting ways

If you are looking for healthy breakfast options, then take a break from smoothie bowls and overnight chia puddings. Here are 6 unique ideas incorporating basil seeds. These puddings can help you in craving-dessert-while-on-diet crisis too.

Pulled Roganjosh: Pulled meat at its best

Pulled Roganjosh: Pulled meat at its best

Tampering with the dish that happens to be a timeless classic: Roganjosh? What? Serving it with something other than rice? Why? The idea may raise a few eye brows, out of genuine concern, but you have to trust me on this one.

Masal’e Tchot- The tiktok tortilla wrap hack

Masal’e Tchot- The tiktok tortilla wrap hack

…enjoying a warm and delicious masal’e tchot wrapped in a newspaper, wondering how the hawker manages to keep it steaming hot in his wicker basket, while the chants of “apor lalchowk dalgate runiwor apor batamalyun apor” can be heard in the background.

Baked Fish Cutlets- Healthy Fish Shami Kebabs

Baked Fish Cutlets- Healthy Fish Shami Kebabs

Practically, we are air frying the shami kebabs with no compromise on taste or texture, that is, crisp on the outside and chewy inside.

6 wintry memories of a 90s kid from Kashmir

6 wintry memories of a 90s kid from Kashmir

Read a millennial’s recollection of childhood memories from winters in Kashmir: What changed since the 90s?

Dodh waangan | Brinjal Chutney | Aubergine dip | The best eggplant side

Dodh waangan | Brinjal Chutney | Aubergine dip | The best eggplant side

I am deeply appalled by the status of waangan in the eyes of some Kashmiris. For example, consider the proverb, “Allan hind khaeraat’e waangnan ti sag.”

Roasted Kofta-Kebabs in a Rich Gravy

Roasted Kofta-Kebabs in a Rich Gravy

These fusion Kebabs are inspired by Kashmiri ma’che kabab and Turkish kebabs. These kebabs are loaded with texture and flavour. The procedure may come across as unorthodox but the taste is amazing.

Finding contentment: between the blockade and abundance of “content”

Finding contentment: between the blockade and abundance of “content”

Having lived through two kinds of daunting lockdowns now, one with internet & the other without, I have some thoughts to share.

The pursuit of Harissa: from Ael Kadal to Zoondaeb

The pursuit of Harissa: from Ael Kadal to Zoondaeb

Byul and his cousins are craving for Harissa but the season’s first snowfall has jeopardized their plans. What do they do now? Read on.

Egg Salad Sandwich- Simple and healthy

Egg Salad Sandwich- Simple and healthy

Perk up your lunch time with this super indulgent home made sandwich.