Recipe Collections

There is this famous quote by American writer Lauren Myracle which goes "You should eat waffle! You can't be sad if you eat a waffle!", but for us we eat waffle when sad, when happy, when hungry, basically anytime is waffle time. Waffle is a decadently delicious dish that is made with leavened batter or dough pressed and baked between two iron plates to give it its shape and structure. There are a number of variations in waffles based on the type of waffle iron and recipe you choose to use. Waffle batter is also versatile because the same batter can be used to prepare pancakes as well. It is also said that A Waffle is like a pancake with a syrup trap.

The month of Ramadan has already started! And when it comes to festivals, we can think only about food. This one month, Muslims all over the world celebrate the festival with delicious and mouth watering food. They keep fast for one month to show their faith in the religion. Ramadan fasting is done from dawn to dusk and is known to purify the soul. They eat before the sun rises after their prayer and eat only after the sun has set in the evening.

When it comes to sea food, we all have our favourites! From fish, prawns, squids to crabs, there is a lot to choose from this category. Well, one of the tastiest sea food is prawns. Prawns can be cooked in many ways and can be served as a starter or a main course dish. Not only this, including prawns in your regular diet also means you get many nutritional benefits out of it as it is very rich in zinc and selenium, two most important minerals required for our body.

Puttu is a popular breakfast recipe of Kerala, India. This is basically made of ground rice and fresh grated coconut. Puttu in Malayalam means 'portioned'. This recipe is prepared in a special equipment called a puttu maker.

When it comes to bread and the likes, no one does it like the Italians. The precision and perfection in their baking culinary skills is unmatched. Among the variety of breads the Italians are famous for, one such bread is the Focaccia. Focaccia is an oven baked Italian flat bread which is much like the pizza dough when it comes to the style and texture, usually seasoned with ingredients like olive oil, herbs, onion, cheese et al. 

Sweet tooth is an inherent attribute found in everybody. Some crave for traditional and regional sweets and some crave for something that is totally exotic. Cakes are a popular form of dessert bonne bouche. Usually cake batter is prepared with flour, eggs, flavouring and fruits et al. to bake the batter for stipulated time. One of the crucial element to make a perfect cake lies in perfect measurements and perfect baking technique and time. Many of us find it difficult to make a cake because it involves baking and needs an oven. Any mess up in baking might result in overdone or underdone cakes, wasting the whole effort.

Biryani, needs no introduction at all. Who would not nod their head for a plate full of spiced Biryani? Known for it's aroma, and heavenly taste, biryani is a perfect food when you crave something delicious and spicy. If we look back, it was the Mughals who introduced biryani in India.The style of cooking Biryani in North India is very different from South India. 

Jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world reaching up to 100 pounds. But what is of significance is not the size or the distinctly sweet taste of this fruit, but it is its nutritional value. Jackfruit is rich in magnesium, antioxidants and vitamin B6, while being an excellent low carb snack option. While the flesh of the fruit is healthy, did you know even its seeds has some spectacular nutritional benefits to offer. Jackfruit seeds are rich in thiamin and riboflavin which help in turning the food you eat into energy, and also keep your eye, skin and hair healthy. 

One of the popular choices of breakfast in West is a bread toast. It is also common to have it along with poached or scrambled eggs. Unique recipe and cooking method deployed in France gave French toast, its name. Bread is dunked in milk and then in beaten eggs and then the slices are toasted to make French toast. This is then topped with fruits or syrups or plain honey.

‘Mirchi’, also called as Green chillies is a vegetable that is mainly used to spice up our food. While the tiny chillies are spicy, the bigger ones are less spicy and can be eaten as it is. Mirchi is used on a everyday basis in Indian food, as its spiciness enhances the taste of our food. Whether it is a sabzi, raita, pulav or a flat bread, Mirchi is used in almost everything we make.

Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables the mankind has been blessed with. Also it is hugely appreciated for its unique taste and crunchiness. It belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables with the likes of cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts et al. All around the world people are now including broccoli in their regular diets owing to its numerous health benefits. 

Karnataka cuisine is considered as one of the oldest cuisine that has been survived since Iron Age. The cuisine has offered a lot to the neighboring states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Kerala and Maharashtra in shaping up their cuisine. As every region’s ingredients change depending on the place, even Karnataka’s cuisine is widely divided based on its local produce and region. 

When you have dinner parties at home, it is a great idea to prepare a lot of partial prep and cooking in advance, isn’t it? We would love to engage socially in conversation with friends, when they arrive, rather than being held in cooking. Panna Cotta is a delicious idea of a make ahead dessert.

Mangalore is a quaint city in the state of Karnataka which is home to glorious and amazing food. The food gets its flavor from mustard seeds and fried red chillies. Sesame seeds, tamarind, yogurt and fresh coconut also add a distinct taste to it. Being a port city, fish is a staple food in their diet, and the cuisine has influences from the Portuguese as well. Vegetables like drumstick, okra, pumpkin, yam et al make a reappearance in Mangalorean cuisine.

The spectacularly serene state of Kashmir is famous not just for its visual appeal, but also for its mouth watering delicacies which are both unique and authentic. Kashmiri food is subtle when it comes to taste, but is rich in flavors owing to the use of hot spices like cloves, cardamom, ginger, fennel, cinnamon, saffron et al. Having influenced by the Mughals, Kashmiri cuisine has evolved over thousand of years and vastly consists of non vegetarian dishes with the primary ingredients being fish, mutton, chicken etc.

After the usual weekday food, we crave for something delicious during the weekends. While some of us prefer going out and dining during the end of the week, some of us prefer house parties with our friends and family. When it comes to house parties, the focus goes on the food. As our friends visit and family gather, we always want to chit chat a little bit over drinks and appetisers before moving on to the main course.

Soya Chunks, as we all know is very rich in proteins and is always compared to meat in terms of its nutritional content. One more reason to choose Soy Chunks is that it is even low in fat. Research says 1 cup of Soy Chunks contain 54.2 grams of protein, which exceeds the amount of protein found in meats, eggs, milk and wheat.

Every day cooking at home makes us buy a lot of vegetables together, to make our lives easier. Especially for the people who have busy schedules during the weekdays, finds it easy to shop for the vegetables at one go during the weekends and store them in the fridge. Usually, we don't plan our daily menu and cook according to what is available in the fridge. Sometimes we make a side dish out of it or sometimes a main course dish. 

Bengali cuisine is known for its non-vegetarian dishes. But what we also should know, is its versatility when it comes to vegetarian recipes as well. Characterised by regional masalas like panch phoron, ingredients like coconut and poppy seeds, steaming and slow cooking methods – Bengali recipes are a notch higher like the politely spoken Bengali language itself.

Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family along with vegetables like broccoli, kale, cabbage, brussel sprouts, et al, and is considered one of the healthiest vegetables and with good reason so. It provides a rich supply of health boosting phytochemicals and anti inflammatory composites. This is one vegetable that deserves to be added in your diet on a regular basis as it is packed with an array of nutrients like vitamins, minerals et al.

A cup of hot masala chai and some samosas are enough to enjoy a rainy day. With monsoons just around the corner, we all think of some recipes which we can make to enjoy the weather. We all have that memory of childhood, when our mothers used to make hot snacks or our father used to get piping hot samosas from market. Well, you can always revive the old memories by making different types of Samosas at home.

If you are anything like us, getting your sluggish self to go on with your daily activities without the boost of coffee might be an absolute task. Coffee is literally the foundation of our food pyramid and we gawk in awe at those who can function without it. We have an OCD (PS. obsessive coffee disorder) when it comes to this bitter sweet beverage.

When you think of pies, all you can think of is sweet dessert pies, but here we have some delicious and delightful savoury pies just for you. Savoury pies are a satisfyingly filling food perfect for days when the temperatures are lower than usual. Their delicious aroma is sure to warm you up in heavenly ways.

Italian cuisine is one of the all-time favourite cuisines among food lovers. Pasta, pizza, wine and cheese are a lot popular in Italy and so is Frittata. Eggs are the main ingredient in frittata but they differ from omelettes since cheese and veggies are added along and cooked on one side, either by pan frying or baking. Pasta and meat are also added to make variants of frittata. These are either mixed with spiced eggs or plain egg whites or artistically layered one after the other, making it a complete treat to the taste buds.