Dal roti

We usually have leftover dal in the fridge that is either too little for a meal or no one shows interest in it.In an effort not to waste it, I knead it into regular roti dough and make rotis out of it. The dal renders the dough a softness and the spices that already exist…

Puri and Potato Masala Recipe

The temperature in Hyderabad is a beautiful 18 C in the early mornings and hovers around the 20’s at least till 9 AM. This is K’s favourite season and sometimes its tough to make out where he starts and the dog ends on the bed. Despite a thick furry coat, one can find Sage snuggled…

Paneer Kathi Rolls ~ Or how to use extra rotis

Stuck with extra rotis and don’t know what to do? Or tired of eating sabzi roti for a packed lunch? Here is an easy no fuss way to make Kathi rolls at home. I have deliberatedly omitted adding raw onions as a courtesy to a working lunch! but feel free to add them in the…

Quesadilla ~ From Scratch

I used to stuff leftover rotis with whatever curry of the day was available, grate cheese onto it and pan toast it till the cheese melted, not knowing that they had a fancy name! Imagine my joy when I realised that it was a very popular Mexican preparation! I love quesadillas. Usually with nice warm…

Baking ~ Wholegrain Pita Bread

If you haven’t seen Saee’s blog or her videos, trust me when I say you are missing out on recipes which are simple, yet turn out very well. She has a knack of making recipes look very simple, yet they compel you to get into the kitchen and try them out. I watched her Pita…