There’s many ways to cool off  on a sultry summer evening – my favorite one is to dive into a bowl of freshly prepared guacamole. There’s nothing better than scooping into the velvety...

Nestled among coconut palms, along the Bay of Bengal, Chennai boasts some amazing seafood and the locals savor their shrimp (or prawns as they refer to them). Mostly accustomed to...

This dish is quintessential Madras. There are some theories floating on its origin but most think it came from a restaurant called Buhari in Chennai (formerly Madras). The number 65 is...

A hearty favorite in all south Asian households is the garbanzo bean or Channa. Traditional recipes can take time and rely on using the garbanzos in their raw form. However,...

This a tried and true family recipe with full credit to my grandmother, Sophia Iqbal. The flavors of garlic and cumin nicely blend in with the juicy tomatoes and get...

What goes well with a chilly Sunday afternoon as you’re trying to get your life in order for the coming week? Well, I think a bowl of warm vegetarian chilli...

Have you ever wondered if there was an elegant alternative to the traditional pizza? Well, there is! In place of the common bread dough, the flaky puff pastry is topped...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about  the south Asian interest in other cuisines, it is that they love Chinese food. In fact, they enjoy it so much that they...

Are you ever in a rush to a party or small family gathering? Well, it happens to my family all the time! A loaf of banana chocolate bread will serve...

This truly is a harmonious meeting of east and west, where perfectly spiced ground beef is encased in layers of delicious, flaky pastry. Each “puff” is the perfect grab-and-go breakfast...