Away in the KitchenMay 26, 20238 min readA Classic Chocolate CakeA classic chocolate cake that's not too sweet, fluffy and perfect for baking on any special occasion or to accompany tea or coffee
Away in the KitchenJun 30, 20225 min readSooji Halwa: Roasted Semolina in a Sweet Concoction semolina roasted in ghee to an earthy brown, topped with thrice the amount of water and almost the same amount of sugar -I cannot think of a
Away in the KitchenSep 30, 20215 min readA Plum Almond Cake for that time of the yearPerfect with a good cuppa and a book, it brings me joy every time I bake it. Make it and treat yourself this season.
Away in the KitchenJul 10, 20219 min readPoda Pitha: Burnt-Base Rice Cake from OdishaA rice cake from Odisha that lies at the heart of its ancient history and continues to be made and served in homes and temples.
Away in the KitchenFeb 13, 20216 min readGajar ka Halwa: Carrots with Milk made into a sweet concoctionFor me, winter is synonymous with gajar ka halwa, an Indian confection made of grated carrots cooked in slowly simmering milk.
Away in the KitchenOct 6, 20209 min readBlueberry Lemon CakeThe story of blueberry is in many ways the story of the Indigenous people of North America.
Away in the KitchenJun 30, 20204 min readRhubarb and Strawberry CrumbleA crumble is not just a post-meal dessert. It's versatile enough to be eaten as a scrumptious breakfast or a hearty snack.