More Than a Price Tag
Looking Beyond the Price A price is attached to an object before we know anything about the life it will have. A pan on a shelf tells us what it costs. It cannot tell us whether the handle will remain…
Monsoon & Mint
Market Diaries
A farmers market can take on a different character from one week to the next.” Farmers arrive with vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs and other produce from nearby fields and gardens. Baskets and crates fill the stalls, colours change with the…
Garden on Veranda
A Home Garden Through the Seasons Nature has its own rhythm, unfolding each day. A new leaf appears, a flower opens, rain settles on the foliage, and a familiar corner takes on a different character. From a veranda or window,…
Vegetable Jowar Poha
Vegetable jowar poha is an easy millet-based breakfast that brings together colourful vegetables, jowar flakes and crunchy roasted peanuts. Lightly seasoned with everyday Indian spices, it is simple to prepare and satisfying without feeling heavy and makes a wholesome addition…
Indian Millets: Grains with a Story
Indian Millets: Flavours, uses & the changing Indian kitchen Millets have been part of Indian kitchens for generations. Their importance goes beyond nutrition : they connect food, farming and regional food traditions. Long before millets appeared on café menus and…
Classic Chana Masala
Classic chana masala is a simple, comforting Indian dish made with tender Kabuli chana, tomatoes, onions and everyday spices. The chickpeas are soaked overnight and cooked until soft, then simmered gently with the masala for a flavourful, homestyle curry. Easy…
A Handful of Spices
The art of roasting , grinding and storing Indian spices A spoonful of coriander, a few peppercorns, fragrant cardamom and a stick of cinnamon. The spice box is one of the most familiar sights in an Indian kitchen. The collection…