During a short trip to Meghalaya (Northeast India), I learned about some local foods, and Jadoh or Khasi Pulao is one of them. In the Khasi language “Ja” means rice and “Doh” means meat. Jadoh is a rice dish traditionally slow-cooked with pork and its blood infused with some mild spices. But it can also…

Very few people know about the huge nutritional benefits of Colocasia that is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisines. Each part of this plant is edible and contains Calcium, Beta carotene, Iron, Vitamin C and A. Colocasia stems are the tender stringy leaf stalks harvested at the early stage. With a resemblance to asparagus, this…

Squab or Pigeon meat is one of the tastiest bird meat that one can ever have. Some might find it a bit bizarre, but in Northeast India, it is one of the favourite meats that can be grilled, roasted or curried. People who like quail meat or dark chicken, would love pigeon meat too. Since…

Here is another classic regional preparation of chicken in a green curry paste that you must try. Curry leaves are widely used in Indian cuisine as a tempering element and almost in every savoury item in South India and Srilanka. Apart from the strong fragrance, nutty and citrusy flavour, this herb contains many surprising medicinal…

Here is another gratifying recipe of jackfruit, but this time a savoury one, paired with prawns and one of the popular items prepared in Assam and West Bengal regions. One can add chicken instead of prawns or completely exclude the non-vegetarian items according to their food habits. The raw jackfruit contains a sufficient amount of…

Freshly baked cookies made with some handpicked healthy ingredients would be a desirable addition for those who are trying hard to keep themselves away from these tiny teatime bites for the sake of health. So, here I come with another experiment with these butter-less cookies made with multigrain flour stuffed with a coconut and chocolate…

Why buy energy bars when you can make it at home with a little effort? Energy bars or nutrition bars are a great source of instant food while travelling, cycling/ running and excellent for an afternoon munch in the office to beat the 4 o’clock hunger. These are also the best option to dodge junk…

Many of you might have heard about “Aloo Chop” (Potato Chop), a kind of cutlet that is coated with semolina, stuffed with some spicy veg or non-veg filling and deep-fried. It is one of the popular snack items in Northeast India including West Bengal. But, how about this favourite Aloo Chop of yours with a…

Raw Jackfruit curry or dry fry is one of the favourite dishes in India and considered as the plant-based meat for the vegans or vegetarians with lots of fibre and many nutritional benefits. But, there is another great way to make Jackfruit as a dessert that I recently discovered. Jackfruit Halwa is a very popular…

The pitha platter of Bihu Festival is incomplete without a stack of Xukan Pitha (Xukan means ‘dry’ in Assamese). This classic encrusted and stuffed pitha is made with Bora Saul (Sticky rice or Glutinous Rice) which is also known as Narikol (Coconut) Pitha or Til (Sesame Seeds) Pitha, named after the ingredients of its fillings….