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Mango Phirni

Mango Phirni

When mangoes are in season, you’ve got to make desserts. And there is nothing better than Alphonoso mangoes from India to add their natural sweetness into the desserts. Phirni is a chilled dessert made with rice, milk and sugar. When you add mangoes to this 

Snake Gourd Mallung (Sri Lankan Snake Gourd Stir Fry)

Snake Gourd Mallung (Sri Lankan Snake Gourd Stir Fry)

Over the weekend, I had an inclination to try a non-Indian cuisine and I zeroed in on a Sri Lankan style. Mallung is a form of salad mixing up various ingredients, traditionally made with leafy vegetables. The green veggies are infused with the aromas of 

Dum Arbi / Colocasia Curry

Dum Arbi / Colocasia Curry

Arbi goes commonly by the name of taro root or colocasia. It is a starchy root vegetable and is high in fibre content. In South India, arbi is prepared in the traditional style with a bit of tempering and turmeric and letting it crisp in 

Carrot Paniyaram

Carrot Paniyaram

Many thoughts fill my mind as I write my first post of the new decade. The year 2020 has brought in a lot of uncertainties with it but one thing that I have held on to is hope. The time at hand has allowed me 

Acapulco Mexican Bistro and Bar – Telok Ayer [Permanently Closed]

Acapulco Mexican Bistro and Bar – Telok Ayer [Permanently Closed]

After office hours, the busy Robinson Road turns into a convenient spot to relax and unwind. Filled with watering holes and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, people have umpteen options to head to for a nice meal and drinks. In this stretch is Acapulco 

Avocado – Best Vegetarian restaurant in Athens, Greece

Avocado – Best Vegetarian restaurant in Athens, Greece

For a long time in Greece, decadence ruled the food options available in the country. But now the capital has quite a few healthy food options available across all neighborhoods. Leading this food trend is Avocado, a fully vegetarian restaurant that believes in serving healthy 

Soul ALife – Vegan Cafe at Changi City Point [Permanently Closed]

Soul ALife – Vegan Cafe at Changi City Point [Permanently Closed]

The Expo area is synonymous with exhibitions and events that happen in the huge halls near the MRT. During a recent visit to one such event, I spotted Soul ALife, a 100% vegan cafe situated at Changi City Point. This is a welcome addition to 

Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen – Beach Road

Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen – Beach Road

During restaurant hunting, I have observed that unassuming restaurants with a simple vibe actually turn out to be hidden gems. Recently, one such find was Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen on Beach Road. From the exterior, it appeared to be a place serving communal-style Thai food 

KARA Cafe and Dessert Bar – Bukit Timah Road

KARA Cafe and Dessert Bar – Bukit Timah Road

Bukit Timah road has shophouses situated at frequent intervals along its length. One such pretty cafe is KARA Cafe and Dessert Bar, tucked away in the cluster near Coronation Plaza. The team behind Sogurt have opened this cafe and its all-day dining menu will appeal