Spaghetti aglio olio with assorted seafood

An absolute treat perfect for those busy/lazy days when no longer than 20 minutes shall be spent in the kitchen Portions: Generous for three on its own; perfect for four with a side salad (I love some arugula and baby plum tomatoes with this) or sauteed asparagus, mushrooms and green beans  Ingredients: 250 grams of…

Creamy spinach and basil soup

The perfect bowl of nourishment, this creamy spinach and basil soup makes you all  warm and cozy while keeping the calories in check. Quick and easy, this recipe provides the much needed comfort on a chilly autumn/winter night. Portions: Serve with warm bread or/and croutons and enjoy a filling meal for two. Great for three/…

Oven roasted piri piri chicken drumsticks with tangy veggie salad

These piri piri chicken drumsticks are healthy, easy to make, budget-friendly and deliciously juicy… An absolute favourite! Portions: Great for three with some carbs. We love it with roasted potatoes/ fries and/or a small serving of rice. Perfect on its own as a satisfying low-carb meal for two. Effort: Hardly any; it takes 5 minutes…

Adraki palak dal or red lentil stew with spinach and ginger

As I look back at my childhood, I find it hard to remember a day when a big pot of my mom’s masur daal (red lentil stew) wasn’t bubbling away in the kitchen filling our home and our hearts with its heady aroma. Owing to Assamese dietary habits and lentil’s mighty protein content, masur daal…