I studied in a co-ed school. A large chunk of the crowd believed that a girl and a guy could never be just friends (yeah, we’re all idiots in school). Also, girls (and boys) believed that by the mere virtue…
Exotic Egg Bhurji
The best cure to a hangover, in my opinion, is a good, protein and fat rich breakfast. I stopped drinking (sparing an occasional beer or a glass of wine) because I hated the way I felt the next day. And…
Hello, My Name is Rose…
Everyone admires me for my beauty, for the fresh, bright colour that I add to their lives. Some people notice the crinkled cut of every petal, some people notice the layers of petals that guard a secret, but almost…
The Ultimate Half An Hour Sunday Lunch
Sundays are meant to be lazy, but Sundays without a scrumptious meal seem just plain wrong. I need my fish fix on a Sunday. While my mother took off to Karjat, I chose to marinate a piece of ravas and…
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkins aren’t my favourite. For one, they are called ‘bhopla’ in Marathi which is also used as slang for a dumbass. And Bhoplyachi bhaaji and bhoplyacha raita are two very boring things that I grew up eating. My mum’s mum…
Kolambichi Kurkurit Bhaji (Crispy Prawn Fritters)
Tawa fried prawns and kokamachi kadhi are the ultimate comfort food for a malvani soul. However, variety is spice of life and hence, I decided to turn the comfort food around. I like eating fried prawns just by themselves, like…