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Continue ReadingAubergines are a tricky vegetable – many people downright hate it, others low key tolerate it and then there are the ones (like moi), who absolutely love it. There are so many varieties to choose from! The tiny speckled ones. The long, elegant, deep purple ones. The large ones. The green ones. I’m a fan of the large “bharta” baingan variety, primarily because it’s easily available and so versatile. It works well in everything from sambar to crispy fried “begun bhaja” to baba ghanoush. I’m always looking to the internet for cooking inspiration and ideas, and new ways to cook…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been making a lot of dried beans this lockdown. Kabuli chana, rajma, lobia, you name it, I’m making it. They’re what I’ve been reaching for when fresh produce has been irregular. With so much kabuli chana on hand, it’s only natural that I’d make hummus. Useful for all those times I feel snacky. (Which – let’s be honest – is MANY times during the day these days.) With hummus on hand, I can open the fridge and dip my fingers into something healthy instead of eating a cookie. (Aside – I don’t actually dip my fingers into hummus, I’m…
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Continue ReadingI love salt and vinegar chips. The lip-puckering flavour combination makes my mouth water just thinking about it. I can polish off a large bag of Kettle’s salt and vinegar chips all on my own, no assistance needed! Sometimes, when no one is around, I scarf ‘em down so fast that the encounter leaves the roof of my mouth raw. (Neither sophisticated nor mature for someone my age, but cravings.. also, only when I’m alone.) I got some lovely baby potatoes from a farm last week, and I wanted to do something fun with them. (I love you, Kashmiri dum…