Tag Archives: vegetarian

Okra Pachadi

Posted on April 17, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

The words crunchy, indulgent and more-ish are rarely associated with weeknight meals but every one of these can be used to describe this okra pachadi. Add a few notches of excitement to a mid week dinner and serve these crispy … Continue reading →

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Mushroom soup

Posted on April 15, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

Mushrooms are top on the list of divisive foods in our household and the battle lines are very clearly drawn. The little man and I can have mushrooms intravenously whereas the better half would much rather be clubbed on the … Continue reading →

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Dhaansaak

Posted on April 4, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

Dhansaak is one of the flag bearers of Parsi cuisine. Traditionally, it is a one pot dish of lentils, meat and vegetables served with brown rice (caramelised rice).  This, however, is my quick and vegetarian adaptation of the popular Parsi … Continue reading →

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Aunty Shelma’s soup

Posted on April 2, 2018 by The Weekend Baker

Aunty Shelma was a family friend and this story dates back to a rainy Mumbai evening when we went to bid her adieu before she emigrated to Canada. The evening was a long, chatty one as the adults couldn’t get … Continue reading →

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Bhujne : one of the two dishes that every good PP kitchen must produce

Posted on April 10, 2013 by The Weekend Baker

Bear with me, I know the word does not trip off everyone’s tongue easily and my explanation below is a sort of an essay. But believe me when I say, that once you’ve eaten this dish you’ll be looking for … Continue reading →

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