Food plays such a key role in defining memories and traditions. I associate food with different people, cities, moods and times in my life. Some dishes can evoke really strong emotions – especially when they are linked to home. One bite and I am transported back home, hanging out with my family and feeling immense joy and peace. This maacher jhol (fish curry) is one such dish.
When we were younger, Dad would take us out for scrumptious meals on special occasions. Birthdays, anniversaries, good exam results – any of these qualified for a nice meal outside. An amazing treat for a family of foodies 🙂 On many such occasions we used to go to a nice hotel for a lavish buffet. As kids we were thrilled with the idea of so many options to choose from and with the potential to eat many helpings of things we liked!
I first tried hummus at one of these buffets. It was my first introductions to Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine and I was hooked. This luscious, creamy, nutty, garlicky goodness was addictive! I would eat it plain, with pita, with veggies – you name it.
Nutella is a pretty magical ingredient, don’t you think? Eat it plain on a spoon, slather it on hot toast, layer it between a crepe, swirl it through cake – all work wonderfully!
These Nutella blondies are super duper easy to make and taste divine!
There are some ingredients that you only know how to prep in one or two ways, because that’s how you have always seen it done. For me, bhindi is one such ingredient. I know it either as a tangy,slightly spicy masala or as a simple fry.
I recently tried a bhindi dish which tasted really different! It had tamarind in it!
Making the most of strawberry season and using it as an excuse to face my fears! Presenting my first ever galette! Crispy, buttery and filled with delicious strawberries ❤️ How’s that for a new year resolution?
My Tuck Box 