Tried & Tested – Biryani

I attempted to make my classic comfort food – Biryani and here’s its recipe, tried..tested and relished.

Crisp Winter Snack – The Savory Shankarpalle

A spicy and healthy twist to the favorite winter snack -Shankarpalle. Its easy to make at home, and perfect for your mid-noon cravings! Do give this recipe a try

Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizzas – bite into the authentic wood fired pizzas and make them too!

we visited the local favorite pizza spot in Oak Park to look into how they make fresh and delicious pizzas everytime!

Ukdiche Modak – Steamed sweet dumpling

How I made my favorite traditional sweet dish miles away from home with some less than traditional ingredients, patience and lots of tips. Here’s the experience and my recipe.

Hike through Starved Rock State Park

read about my hike through the Starved Rock State Park

The Indo-Mediterranean spice story & Kebabs

Two regions located far away geographically are closely connected by its food. Check out the story here.

Travel Essentials for a great trip

ideas to help plan a great trip.

Food from Home – Chicken Malvani Curry

A recipe hidden in recipe books and developed over the years by my family, here’s a version of Chicken Malvani Curry a gravy based preparation of chicken. This recipe is native to the coastal regions of Maharashtra state in India but the ingredients used are now easily available. Hence this can be made anywhere in the world and enjoyed by all.

Mantra – an authentic Indian culinary experience in Chicago

This authentic and delicious Indian food restaurant in the heart of Chicago makes for the perfect food experience.

MYVALUE365 – A perfect solution to sourcing ethnic groceries

Read my take on this amazing online grocery store where I could find all my local ingredients to make the perfect meal.