One of the biggest challenges of being a vegetarian, i.e. not consuming any animal meat or eggs, is surviving in a country which is different from your own. In India, vegetarianism is linked to culture, religion and Ayurveda, hence it is deeply rooted as a way of life. It is very easy to find 'pure … Continue reading A Vegetarian’s Eating Guide to Italy: An Introduction
Another hot steaming plate of comfort food during the rains! 🙂 Jeera rice is nothing but steamed Basmati white rice seasoned with Cumin. Dahi Bhindi Masala translated means Okra in spiced Yoghurt sauce. Jeera rice is a breeze to make, and the Dahi Bhindi Masala (although involves some effort) compliments the rice deliciously well.  Read on … Continue reading Jeera Rice & Dahi Bhindi Masala
Monsoon has arrived in Mumbai. Its been raining almost incessantly since the last few days, disrupting transport, Â water logging low lying areas, and felling the occasional unsuspecting tree branch. This means that I was cooped up inside my home all day long, confining myself to indoor activities like reading books, watching tv, staring out of … Continue reading Corn Cheese Poppers with Tomato Salsa
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