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...