I knew Rushina as a food columnist much before I began blogging. Later, while I was still new to the world of blogs and ‘blog friendships’ I discovered her blog and felt an instant connection with her posts. I spoke to her on phone and nervously asked whether she could share tips on food writing read more…
Kanji ke bade, mung bean fritters in mustard water

Do you recall M Aunty? The neighbours you might want to steal? Yes, the extremely good cooks who are also very generous people. They both hail from Rajasthan, and their tradition is vastly different from ours. Aunty M tells me that traditionally only ‘kanji ke bade’ is made in Rajasthan during Holi and Diwali. ‘Kanji’ read more…
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Matthri, matthi, or suali ~ Deep-fried salted cookies

I will spare you the details of why I do not like Holi this year. I have lamented enough about the ills as well as the reasons for the celebration in the last three years. Besides, I do not have any fresh grudges. I do enjoy some aspects – one, precisely. The gastronomic indulgence. Sinful? read more…
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