Tikuli's articles Two New Poems 1. SOLITUDE I linger unperceived in the labyrinth of solitude, not knowing the onward path or the path of my return I see a flight of stairs a portal to a past forgotten the contours of shadows create a landscape of dreams something forgotten stirs, a lost memory returns from between somewhere and nowhere seeking […] August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked एक शहर ये भी – कविता 7 – रात आईना है … रात आईना है इस शहर की बेख्वाब आँखों का शाम ढले जब धुप का आखरी उजाला पेड़ों की टहनियों में सिमट जाता हैं तो ये शहर किसी पेंटिंग की तरह रहस्मयी हो जाता है बची खुची रौशनी लैम्पोस्ट के नीचे सिमट जाती है और समय अँधेरे कोनों या भूले बिसरे हाशियों में छिप जाता […] August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Poetry Prompts With Kaafiya I am working on some poems and a few other things so not very regular here. Today while going through my drafts I realized I had not shared these poems with you. Kaafiya had a Rhyme along with Adil Jussawalla poetry prompt session on their FB page as part of their #KaafiyaMilao series in May 2017. […] July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Art, Poetry And Conversations Many of my readers asked me why I have stopped posting poems and short fiction on blog and if I was making this a food blog. The answer is, No. It is true that I post a lot of recipes these days and that is because I send most of my poems as submissions. Almost […] July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wordless Wednesday – 347 Advertisements Original link July 11, 2018July 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Travel Tales – Of Wild fruits and Pink Lotuses Recently I took a short weekend trip to the mountains. The idea was to simply get away from the scorching heat and the pressures of city life. After a lot of research we settled for Bhimtal, Uttarakhand and we took off early morning in a friend’s car. Summer is a bad time to visit any […] July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Peach Lemonade & Peach Iced Tea I love fruit iced teas and make a lot of variations. Any over ripe or bruised fruit goes into these delicious summer drinks. We sometimes make fruity cocktails too. Years ago on one hot summer day after being knackered by housework and my crazy kids I just mashed one of the overripe peaches and […] June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Cold Brew Iced Tea With Plum and Basil Iced teas and coffees are simple summertime pleasures. I make a variety of Iced teas and Tisane every summer. You can find some recipes HERE. These are not cold brews though. I am very fond of cold brewing as it is a gentler and slower and selective process of brewing than the hot brew […] June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked एक शहर ये भी – कविता 6 – दिल्ली ६ आज युहीं पुरानी दिल्ली की उन जानी अनजानी तंग गलियों में लौट जाने का मन हुआ गलियां ऐसी की लखनऊ की भुलभुलैया फीकी पड़ जाये, चांदनी चौक मेट्रो स्टेशन से उतर हम भी हो लिए लोगों के उमड़ते हुजूम के साथ, नयी दिल्ली का नक्शा चाहे बदल गया हो यहाँ कुछ नहीं बदला नूर से नहायी […] June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wordless Wednesday – 346 Advertisements Original link June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Musk Melon & Lemon Sorbet I love melons of all sorts be it honeydew, cantaloupe or musk melons. Summer is bearable because of all the awesome stone fruits and melons and watermelons one gets. I love to binge on them and make slushy, sorbets, smoothies, FroYos, ice creams, Granitas etc. Add a little booze for the adult versions and you […] June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 2 Ingredient Banana and Dates Ice cream A lot of my friends asked me about these one/two or three ingredient ice creams made without the ice cream maker. I have some recipes already on my blog which you can find through the search bar. Here is the link to the basic one ingredient banana ice cream. You can make many variations of […] June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Single Serve 2 Minute Microwave Fruity Bread Puddings Bread pudding variations are my go to comfort food. I have a few recipes already on the blog and you can check them here – Pudding in a mug , caramelized bread pudding , citrus bread pudding etc. Many of my friends asked for the instant Cherry upside down and the banana upside down bread puddings I made […] May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked एक शहर ये भी – कविता 5 – महरौली बचपन में दिल्ली रिज पे रत्ती बटोरा करते थे कॉलेज में दोस्तों का हाथ थामे किसी टूटी मुंडेर पे बैठे क़ुतुब मीनार को ताकते या आवारगी के आलम में युहीं फिरा करते, कीकर, बबूल,बिलाङ्गड़ा, पिलखन के दरख्तों और जंगली झाड़ियों के बीच हज़ारों बरसों की यादों को सहेजे मेहरौली की संकरी गलियाँ, दरगाह, […] May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wordless Wednesday – 345 Advertisements Original link May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Two New Poems On Love MOSS ROSE I want to place this red blossom in your hair just behind your ear as you stand by the window in the shadows of morning people think we are close friends, brothers even, so long have they seen us laughing together soon they will know we are lovers I want to walk along […] May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Meethe Makhane | Jaggery Coated Fox Nuts & A Parfait Phool makhana are one of my favorites. They are also known as lotus seeds or fox nuts. A versatile sweet treat that is gluten free, low calorie, vegan and full of healthy nutrients. I have the savory version HERE and a Kheer HERE. These are very addictive but you can eat them free from all […] May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked एक शहर ये भी – कविता 4 – भूली बिसरी यादें आज कुछ सायों से मुलाक़ात हुई पुरानी यादें थी साथ हो लीं दरयागंज में गोलचा सिनेमा के पास संडे बुक मार्किट में किताबों के पन्ने पलटते हुए पुराने दिन याद आ गए, भीड़भाड़, किताबों, सिक्को, कपड़ों की छोटी छोटी दुकानों से गुज़रते हुए हम दिल्ली गेट पहुंचे, यहीं सड़क पे जाती एक बस से याद […] May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Bengali Kachcha Aamer Mishti Chutney It is amazing how certain dishes are prepared and relished all across India with slight variations in the spices. This version of launji is slightly different from the one I make North Indian style. Here is the recipe for Meethi Khathai as called it since childhood. In this version of kachcha Aamer mishti chutney I […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Homemade Basic & Fruit Juice Infused Rasgullas Pressure cooker Rasgullas: Cooking is not just about creativity it’s mainly science. I’ve been dying to get the rasgullas right since sometime and though they always tasted good something was amiss. Recently I decided to do some research and the most trusted source for that is Sangeeta Khanna’s blog. I read her recipe and immediately […] April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Healthy Snacks – Pan Roasted Spiced Fox Nuts Fox nuts are highly nutritious and make a wonderful low calorie snack. They are also known as Lotus seeds and Phool Makhana and come from an aquatic plant called Euryale Fox which grows in stagnant waters or ponds in Eastern Asia. In India, makhana is used in many religeous rituals including fasting meals. A variety of dishes are […] April 21, 2018April 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Crossing The Threshold – A Poem in the half light of dawn the breeze, laden with the scent of mango blossom drifts in from the courtyard, calling her thoughts to the waiting river, quietly she leaves her bed, gathers her unkempt hair in a loose bun then pauses for a moment, listens to her husband’s measured breathing, then silently […] April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wordless Wednesday – 344 Advertisements Original link April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Choices “You know how sometimes you tell yourself that you have a choice, but really you don’t have a choice? Just because there are alternatives doesn’t mean they apply to you.” ― Rick Yancey, The 5th Wave I titled this ‘Choices’ for the lack of any other title. These are just reflections of the last seven plus […] April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked WAYFARING Review in HT City and other stories I have been fortunate to connect and make friends with writers and artists from across the globe. Social media channels have been a big boon to me as far as my writing journey goes. I have had some wonderful reviews in mainstream newspapers / online journals and websites for my books but the small notes […] March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked New Poem – The Convergence she stands among the ancient trees, hair fluttering protestingly over her full breasts, strings of beads resting around her neck, draped in red cotton her dark skin glistening in sweat, her kohl eyes like fiery embers, a sliver of sun on her forehead, behind her, smeared in symbolic vermilion, the Goddess sits cross-legged, leaning against […] March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 3 Bell Peppers & Indian Cottage Cheese (Paneer) Stir Fry Some days ago I had a discussion on a food group on FB about the excess of Paneer dishes in the menus of Indian restaurants and wondered if more seasonal veggies can be incorporated for the vegetarian clientele. There was a heated protest in favor of Paneer. Now, I love paneer but don’t really like […] March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Poem – Where We Lived I often visit the abandoned house off the beaten track Its yard no longer tended Here In the forgotten places Littered with broken shards, Rotting leaves, gnarled branches, Entwined vines and Dried unruly weeds I follow the scent Of unseen blossoms I trace my fingers On the ancient walls Moist with night dew and On […] March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Kitaab Review Of ‘Wayfaring’ & A Blog Feature Spring came quietly in my city and suddenly it was ablaze with fiery Semal flowers. The stark branches tipped with its large crimson, orange and pale yellow flowers towering above the city structures look like giant brushes painting the city skyline. Semal is the first tree to bloom and pave the way for […] March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked एक शहर ये भी – कविता 3 – दिल्ली में बसंत दिल्ली में बसंत तो हर साल आता है पर इस बार बहुत सालों बाद हमारे आँगन की अमराई महकी है उसी रंग उसी गंध में […] March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wordless Wednesday – 343 Advertisements Original link March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Warm Bell Pepper Salad With Lemon Honey Garlic Vinaigrette Bell peppers are one of the most beautiful vegetables and my favorite too. I somehow despise the green capsicum and its excessive use in many dishes but these red, yellow sweet peppers not just add color to the dish but also provide a lot of nutrients. They also pair very well with many things and […] March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Panasa Katha Tarkari |Oriya Style Raw Jackfruit Curry Jackfruit is such a versatile vegetable. This fibrous, starchy, fleshy fruit is also referred to as ‘vegetarian meat’. Jackfruit/kathal or Panasa is cooked in a variety of ways. Kathal is one of the many things especially cooked on Holi in Eastern UP household as a replacement to the non veg but today I am sharing the […] March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Easy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Homemade frozen yogurts are a class apart. I prefer them over ice creams as they are low in calories and much healthier option. Full of good nutrients and simple to assemble, FroYo can be made with so many fruits. During summer I make a variety of Frozen Yogurts with seasonal fruits like Mango, Cherry, Banana, […] March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wordless Wednesday – 342 Advertisements Original link February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Delhi Monuments : The Khair-ul-Manazil Mosque In 1450 the Mughals began their reign starting with Babur, the Mughal empire flourished and reached its pinnacle during Akbar’s reign. He was an ideal king and is considered one of the best rulers among all the Mughals. Emperor Akbar is usually associated with Fatehpur Sikri, the capital is founded in Agra but I wanted […] February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked एक शहर ये भी – कविता 2 – हुमायूँ का मक़बरा सब्ज़ बुर्ज से कई बार हुमायूँ के मक़बरे तक खामोश रास्तों पर हम कभी कभी युहीं पैदल ही निकल जाते थे निजामुद्दीन की हवा में एक खुमार सा है जिसे लफ़्ज़ों में बयां करना मुश्किल है एक अजीब सी कशिश, एक खुशबू शायद उस नीली नदी की जो कभी पास से गुज़रा करती थी […] February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Nolen Gurer Sondesh – My Sweet Story I have some fond memories of going to the Annapurna Bhandar opposite Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara in Chandni Chowk as a little girl. Only a promise of chumchum and nolen gurer sondesh or jalbhara sondesh would make me take the trip with mom. Later as I grew up I would often visit the lanes of […] February 11, 2018February 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Delhi Monuments – Chor Minar ( The Thieves Tower ) I often wonder how I never paid any attention to this solitary tower in K block Hauz Khas Enclave. I have seen almost all the big and small structures around this area but never stopped here. Yesterday I was wandering around the city and was in the neighborhood so decided to walk down and take […] February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Mini-Reviews And Some Other News I never took writing fiction seriously. Someday I would just open a word doc and type furiously as if possessed by the very words I was writing and slowly a story would come to life. El Pino Ruins is one such story that I am very proud of. It recently got published in the final […] February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Two New Poems 1. SOLITUDE I linger unperceived in the labyrinth of solitude, not knowing the onward path or the path of my return I see a flight of stairs a portal to a past forgotten the contours of shadows create a landscape of dreams something forgotten stirs, a lost memory returns from between somewhere and nowhere seeking […] August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एक शहर ये भी – कविता 7 – रात आईना है … रात आईना है इस शहर की बेख्वाब आँखों का शाम ढले जब धुप का आखरी उजाला पेड़ों की टहनियों में सिमट जाता हैं तो ये शहर किसी पेंटिंग की तरह रहस्मयी हो जाता है बची खुची रौशनी लैम्पोस्ट के नीचे सिमट जाती है और समय अँधेरे कोनों या भूले बिसरे हाशियों में छिप जाता […] August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poetry Prompts With Kaafiya I am working on some poems and a few other things so not very regular here. Today while going through my drafts I realized I had not shared these poems with you. Kaafiya had a Rhyme along with Adil Jussawalla poetry prompt session on their FB page as part of their #KaafiyaMilao series in May 2017. […] July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Art, Poetry And Conversations Many of my readers asked me why I have stopped posting poems and short fiction on blog and if I was making this a food blog. The answer is, No. It is true that I post a lot of recipes these days and that is because I send most of my poems as submissions. Almost […] July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Travel Tales – Of Wild fruits and Pink Lotuses Recently I took a short weekend trip to the mountains. The idea was to simply get away from the scorching heat and the pressures of city life. After a lot of research we settled for Bhimtal, Uttarakhand and we took off early morning in a friend’s car. Summer is a bad time to visit any […] July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Peach Lemonade & Peach Iced Tea I love fruit iced teas and make a lot of variations. Any over ripe or bruised fruit goes into these delicious summer drinks. We sometimes make fruity cocktails too. Years ago on one hot summer day after being knackered by housework and my crazy kids I just mashed one of the overripe peaches and […] June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Cold Brew Iced Tea With Plum and Basil Iced teas and coffees are simple summertime pleasures. I make a variety of Iced teas and Tisane every summer. You can find some recipes HERE. These are not cold brews though. I am very fond of cold brewing as it is a gentler and slower and selective process of brewing than the hot brew […] June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एक शहर ये भी – कविता 6 – दिल्ली ६ आज युहीं पुरानी दिल्ली की उन जानी अनजानी तंग गलियों में लौट जाने का मन हुआ गलियां ऐसी की लखनऊ की भुलभुलैया फीकी पड़ जाये, चांदनी चौक मेट्रो स्टेशन से उतर हम भी हो लिए लोगों के उमड़ते हुजूम के साथ, नयी दिल्ली का नक्शा चाहे बदल गया हो यहाँ कुछ नहीं बदला नूर से नहायी […] June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Musk Melon & Lemon Sorbet I love melons of all sorts be it honeydew, cantaloupe or musk melons. Summer is bearable because of all the awesome stone fruits and melons and watermelons one gets. I love to binge on them and make slushy, sorbets, smoothies, FroYos, ice creams, Granitas etc. Add a little booze for the adult versions and you […] June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
2 Ingredient Banana and Dates Ice cream A lot of my friends asked me about these one/two or three ingredient ice creams made without the ice cream maker. I have some recipes already on my blog which you can find through the search bar. Here is the link to the basic one ingredient banana ice cream. You can make many variations of […] June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Single Serve 2 Minute Microwave Fruity Bread Puddings Bread pudding variations are my go to comfort food. I have a few recipes already on the blog and you can check them here – Pudding in a mug , caramelized bread pudding , citrus bread pudding etc. Many of my friends asked for the instant Cherry upside down and the banana upside down bread puddings I made […] May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एक शहर ये भी – कविता 5 – महरौली बचपन में दिल्ली रिज पे रत्ती बटोरा करते थे कॉलेज में दोस्तों का हाथ थामे किसी टूटी मुंडेर पे बैठे क़ुतुब मीनार को ताकते या आवारगी के आलम में युहीं फिरा करते, कीकर, बबूल,बिलाङ्गड़ा, पिलखन के दरख्तों और जंगली झाड़ियों के बीच हज़ारों बरसों की यादों को सहेजे मेहरौली की संकरी गलियाँ, दरगाह, […] May 26, 2018May 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Two New Poems On Love MOSS ROSE I want to place this red blossom in your hair just behind your ear as you stand by the window in the shadows of morning people think we are close friends, brothers even, so long have they seen us laughing together soon they will know we are lovers I want to walk along […] May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Meethe Makhane | Jaggery Coated Fox Nuts & A Parfait Phool makhana are one of my favorites. They are also known as lotus seeds or fox nuts. A versatile sweet treat that is gluten free, low calorie, vegan and full of healthy nutrients. I have the savory version HERE and a Kheer HERE. These are very addictive but you can eat them free from all […] May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एक शहर ये भी – कविता 4 – भूली बिसरी यादें आज कुछ सायों से मुलाक़ात हुई पुरानी यादें थी साथ हो लीं दरयागंज में गोलचा सिनेमा के पास संडे बुक मार्किट में किताबों के पन्ने पलटते हुए पुराने दिन याद आ गए, भीड़भाड़, किताबों, सिक्को, कपड़ों की छोटी छोटी दुकानों से गुज़रते हुए हम दिल्ली गेट पहुंचे, यहीं सड़क पे जाती एक बस से याद […] May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Bengali Kachcha Aamer Mishti Chutney It is amazing how certain dishes are prepared and relished all across India with slight variations in the spices. This version of launji is slightly different from the one I make North Indian style. Here is the recipe for Meethi Khathai as called it since childhood. In this version of kachcha Aamer mishti chutney I […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Homemade Basic & Fruit Juice Infused Rasgullas Pressure cooker Rasgullas: Cooking is not just about creativity it’s mainly science. I’ve been dying to get the rasgullas right since sometime and though they always tasted good something was amiss. Recently I decided to do some research and the most trusted source for that is Sangeeta Khanna’s blog. I read her recipe and immediately […] April 25, 2018April 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Healthy Snacks – Pan Roasted Spiced Fox Nuts Fox nuts are highly nutritious and make a wonderful low calorie snack. They are also known as Lotus seeds and Phool Makhana and come from an aquatic plant called Euryale Fox which grows in stagnant waters or ponds in Eastern Asia. In India, makhana is used in many religeous rituals including fasting meals. A variety of dishes are […] April 21, 2018April 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Crossing The Threshold – A Poem in the half light of dawn the breeze, laden with the scent of mango blossom drifts in from the courtyard, calling her thoughts to the waiting river, quietly she leaves her bed, gathers her unkempt hair in a loose bun then pauses for a moment, listens to her husband’s measured breathing, then silently […] April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Choices “You know how sometimes you tell yourself that you have a choice, but really you don’t have a choice? Just because there are alternatives doesn’t mean they apply to you.” ― Rick Yancey, The 5th Wave I titled this ‘Choices’ for the lack of any other title. These are just reflections of the last seven plus […] April 3, 2018April 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
WAYFARING Review in HT City and other stories I have been fortunate to connect and make friends with writers and artists from across the globe. Social media channels have been a big boon to me as far as my writing journey goes. I have had some wonderful reviews in mainstream newspapers / online journals and websites for my books but the small notes […] March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
New Poem – The Convergence she stands among the ancient trees, hair fluttering protestingly over her full breasts, strings of beads resting around her neck, draped in red cotton her dark skin glistening in sweat, her kohl eyes like fiery embers, a sliver of sun on her forehead, behind her, smeared in symbolic vermilion, the Goddess sits cross-legged, leaning against […] March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
3 Bell Peppers & Indian Cottage Cheese (Paneer) Stir Fry Some days ago I had a discussion on a food group on FB about the excess of Paneer dishes in the menus of Indian restaurants and wondered if more seasonal veggies can be incorporated for the vegetarian clientele. There was a heated protest in favor of Paneer. Now, I love paneer but don’t really like […] March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem – Where We Lived I often visit the abandoned house off the beaten track Its yard no longer tended Here In the forgotten places Littered with broken shards, Rotting leaves, gnarled branches, Entwined vines and Dried unruly weeds I follow the scent Of unseen blossoms I trace my fingers On the ancient walls Moist with night dew and On […] March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Kitaab Review Of ‘Wayfaring’ & A Blog Feature Spring came quietly in my city and suddenly it was ablaze with fiery Semal flowers. The stark branches tipped with its large crimson, orange and pale yellow flowers towering above the city structures look like giant brushes painting the city skyline. Semal is the first tree to bloom and pave the way for […] March 13, 2018March 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एक शहर ये भी – कविता 3 – दिल्ली में बसंत दिल्ली में बसंत तो हर साल आता है पर इस बार बहुत सालों बाद हमारे आँगन की अमराई महकी है उसी रंग उसी गंध में […] March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Warm Bell Pepper Salad With Lemon Honey Garlic Vinaigrette Bell peppers are one of the most beautiful vegetables and my favorite too. I somehow despise the green capsicum and its excessive use in many dishes but these red, yellow sweet peppers not just add color to the dish but also provide a lot of nutrients. They also pair very well with many things and […] March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Panasa Katha Tarkari |Oriya Style Raw Jackfruit Curry Jackfruit is such a versatile vegetable. This fibrous, starchy, fleshy fruit is also referred to as ‘vegetarian meat’. Jackfruit/kathal or Panasa is cooked in a variety of ways. Kathal is one of the many things especially cooked on Holi in Eastern UP household as a replacement to the non veg but today I am sharing the […] March 2, 2018March 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Easy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Homemade frozen yogurts are a class apart. I prefer them over ice creams as they are low in calories and much healthier option. Full of good nutrients and simple to assemble, FroYo can be made with so many fruits. During summer I make a variety of Frozen Yogurts with seasonal fruits like Mango, Cherry, Banana, […] March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Delhi Monuments : The Khair-ul-Manazil Mosque In 1450 the Mughals began their reign starting with Babur, the Mughal empire flourished and reached its pinnacle during Akbar’s reign. He was an ideal king and is considered one of the best rulers among all the Mughals. Emperor Akbar is usually associated with Fatehpur Sikri, the capital is founded in Agra but I wanted […] February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
एक शहर ये भी – कविता 2 – हुमायूँ का मक़बरा सब्ज़ बुर्ज से कई बार हुमायूँ के मक़बरे तक खामोश रास्तों पर हम कभी कभी युहीं पैदल ही निकल जाते थे निजामुद्दीन की हवा में एक खुमार सा है जिसे लफ़्ज़ों में बयां करना मुश्किल है एक अजीब सी कशिश, एक खुशबू शायद उस नीली नदी की जो कभी पास से गुज़रा करती थी […] February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Nolen Gurer Sondesh – My Sweet Story I have some fond memories of going to the Annapurna Bhandar opposite Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara in Chandni Chowk as a little girl. Only a promise of chumchum and nolen gurer sondesh or jalbhara sondesh would make me take the trip with mom. Later as I grew up I would often visit the lanes of […] February 11, 2018February 11, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Delhi Monuments – Chor Minar ( The Thieves Tower ) I often wonder how I never paid any attention to this solitary tower in K block Hauz Khas Enclave. I have seen almost all the big and small structures around this area but never stopped here. Yesterday I was wandering around the city and was in the neighborhood so decided to walk down and take […] February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Mini-Reviews And Some Other News I never took writing fiction seriously. Someday I would just open a word doc and type furiously as if possessed by the very words I was writing and slowly a story would come to life. El Pino Ruins is one such story that I am very proud of. It recently got published in the final […] February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked