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In India, nimbu paani is rarely just a drink to quench your thirst. It’s what you’re offered when you walk in from the afternoon heat, what appears when guests arrive, …

Some dishes are so deeply woven into family traditions that they become part of who we are. Gatte is one of those dishes for me. Growing up in a Marwari …

Tomato soup is one of those dishes you think you already know. Tomatoes cooked down until soft, blended until smooth, perhaps finished with a little cream. This Turmeric Tomato and Coconut …

With the festive season approaching, I wanted to start with a drink that feels made for celebrating. This Pomegranate Fizz is one of my favourites: bright, fizzy, a little tart, a little …

Bright, juicy pomelo. Crunchy toasted coconut. A citrus-soy dressing with just enough chilli to keep things interesting. This Thai Pomelo Salad is the kind of dish that wakes up your …

Crispy on the outside, soft and spiced within — stuffed paniyaram is the kind of thing you eat one of and immediately reach for another. Also known as kuzhi paniyaram, …

There is something quietly satisfying about a soup that comes together slowly. You roast the squash, you sauté the aromatics, and somewhere between the thyme hitting the pan and the …

There are margaritas, and then there are margaritas that make you stop mid-sip and actually think about what you’re tasting. This is the second kind. Tamarind is not an ingredient …

There’s something about a dark, sesame-laced cookie that feels a little different from the usual. It’s quieter, with a deeper, more intriguing flavour. These Black Tahini Sesame Cookies bake with …

There’s something deeply familiar about onion bhajia. It’s the kind of food that doesn’t need much introduction — simple ingredients, bold flavour, and that unmistakable crisp edge that makes it …