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Mattar Paneer

May 19, 2016 Curries

January 8th, 2016. I recall getting that dreadful call about your sudden passing. The news wasn’t sinking in. Every being in me went numb. Questions went unanswered. Tears kept rolling down and we were thousands of miles away. I couldn’t move. I knew I had to, but I couldn’t. I kept hoping that it’s all just […]

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Mattar Bhurji {Scrambled Sweet Peas}

May 4, 2016 Breakfast/Brunch

I‘ve said it before and I’m going to say it again — I don’t like peas. I simply don’t like peas and paneer. But I’ll still shop for sweet peas and paneer, come home, cook and devour it with the family. Because that’s what you should do. I’m not only cooking for me, I’m cooking […]

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Orange Shrikhand Tart

April 21, 2016 Desserts

You know what’s amazing after slipping in the shower and hurting your shoulders? A no-bake, orange shrikhand tart that’s sitting in the fridge, awaiting to be devoured. A surprising and well deserving dessert after a slip.

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Kashmiri Chicken

April 15, 2016 Chicken

Staying away and afar from family is so tough. I am talking about thousands of miles apart, separated by a couple of continents. Not dramatic enough? Let’s see… How about when I say it takes me almost 30 hours of flights and transit to be back home? Ugh.

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Nan Khatai {Eggless Meltaway Cardamom Cookies}

October 21, 2015 Baking

I am sitting in a cafe, sipping my latte and typing away, not realizing I left my notepad at home. A notepad that contains scribblings of recipe for nan khatai sits on the desk in my office, at home. 25o miles away. 250 miles away!

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