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Stories written by Shuchi MittalShuchi Mittal cooks with the heart of a poet. She likes to create simple, wholesome food, with an effort to re-create it in some way or the other - by fusion or presentation. Her dream is to cook, feed, write, and eventually open her own cafe - with a published recipe book on the stands.
With spring in the air, everyone is looking for reasons to fire up that grill. Here is a great way to incorporate Indian flavors into this nutty vegetable.…
May 14, 2013Read and Discuss
If you love the Indian curried dish of cauliflower and potatoes a.k.a Aloo Gobi as much as Schuchi Mittal does, then you have stumbled upon the right recipe…
May 14, 2013Read and Discuss
Enjoy this awesome strawberry and blueberry butter cake recipe from Shuchi Mittal.…
May 1, 2013Read and Discuss
Beat the heat with this version of the classic cold coffee. Creamy, with hints of vanilla, it will surely bring spring to you...via a straw.…
May 1, 2013Read and Discuss
These were quick, simple and quite interesting, given that a jalebi is traditionally an Indian sweet.…
April 30, 2013Read and Discuss
Beer snacks are rather easy. Just use potatoes, some meat, hot sauce, lots of cheese and fry some or all of it... and people will be happy.…
April 19, 2013Read and Discuss
A slightly Indian version of a Chinese staple.…
March 28, 2013Read and Discuss
Phirni is a classic ground rice pudding native to India and Pakistan, mostly eaten as a festive dessert during muslim celebrations.…
March 28, 2013Read and Discuss
A cute and healthier version of the irresistible Indian classic - Pakoras.…
March 28, 2013Read and Discuss
The biggest challenge with small plates/appetizers/tapas for parties is keeping them warm.…
March 22, 2013Read and Discuss
Anyone who grew up in India in the 80s and 90s can recall their morning cup of masala tea accompanied with little glucose dunking biscuits.…
March 20, 2013Read and Discuss
What do you eat with red curry? Well, rice of course. And what is an Idli (steamed indian rice dumplings) made of? Rice.…
March 20, 2013Read and Discuss
Depending on how many of these little ones you end up devouring, it can be an appetizer or a main.…
March 15, 2013Read and Discuss
Go green this St Paddy's day with this delightfully simple and yummy alternative to French Fries.…
March 15, 2013Read and Discuss
Malpua is a sweet Indian fried pancake, usually eaten with a milk pudding (rabri) or on its own dipped in sugar, syrup or honey.…
March 14, 2013Read and Discuss
These bite-sized pieces would go well with beer, and are super cute to serve when friends come over.…
March 14, 2013Read and Discuss
Nothing beats soup on a cold wintery night. And what's better than soup? A soup with lots of vegetables and a kick of spice.…
March 14, 2013Read and Discuss
Mexican and Indian food are similar in the sense they use quite a few common ingredients. Avocado, however is not one of them.…
March 13, 2013Read and Discuss
Believe it or not, there is an entire genre of cuisine called "Indian Chinese".…
March 12, 2013Read and Discuss
What do you do with tons and tons of leftover Spaghetti? Why make Frittata of course.…
March 11, 2013Read and Discuss
A sweet and tangy quick salad recipe, courtesy of Shuchi Mittal…
March 11, 2013Read and Discuss
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could have a chocolaty dessert and feel no guilt? This Sondesh is the answer.…
February 28, 2013Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal shows us a variation of a sweet Indian dessert.…
February 28, 2013Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal makes a delightful finger sandwich platter. A recipe from her childhood.…
February 14, 2013Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal shows us how to make these delicious squash, onion jam and chickpea toasties. The perfect side dish.…
February 13, 2013Read and Discuss
Mini cheesecakes recipe inspired by the much loved indian street dessert - Carrot Halwa.…
February 11, 2013Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal makes an easy, low-fat answer to veggie sliders.…
February 4, 2013Read and Discuss
A quick and healthy all-in-one pasta meal.…
January 24, 2013Read and Discuss
Crunchy and hearty homemade granola.…
January 23, 2013Read and Discuss
A quick and complete meal - with no cooking!…
January 17, 2013Read and Discuss
A warm and comforting soup for a cold winter evening.…
January 14, 2013Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal shows us a great way to use leftover pastry dough.…
January 11, 2013Read and Discuss
A double-layered crisp and tangy Taco treat!…
January 8, 2013Read and Discuss
A warm, spicy and creamy chicken stew to drive the winter chills away.…
November 30, 2012Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal serves up these delicious lentil filled phyllo cups with a crunch on the top.…
November 29, 2012Read and Discuss
Chocolate and alcohol, it's a no brainer, right? Right!
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November 26, 2012Read and Discuss
What can be better than the Indian divine dish of creamy butter chicken on a cold winter night? A meatball version perhaps?…
November 21, 2012Read and Discuss
Bananas are not overrated. In fact, they are the perfect base for some awesome muffins.
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November 9, 2012Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal with an Indian street-food twist to the classic sliders.…
October 30, 2012Read and Discuss
A quick way to froth milk and create a coffee shop-like cup of caffeine right at home.…
October 26, 2012Read and Discuss
A poetic tiramisu with an exotic twist from Shuchi Mittal.
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October 24, 2012Read and Discuss
Quick and dairy free, these brownies will go down very well on a grim and rainy fall day.…
October 18, 2012Read and Discuss
Baked stuffed mushrooms - a carb free treat, perfect for those fuzzy dinner guests.
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October 17, 2012Read and Discuss
Feeling chilly? Try this meatless chili from Shuchi Mittal. It is sure to warm you up.
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October 15, 2012Read and Discuss
A delicious chicken filled take on paranthas, traditional North Indian flatbreads.
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October 12, 2012Read and Discuss
This recipe is extremely easy. You can substitute the tomato pesto with any other pasta sauce that you like.…
October 2, 2012Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal tries to recreate the loving recipe her mother used to make her.…
October 2, 2012Read and Discuss
An Indian kitchen always has 2 things: Lentils, and left over lentils.…
September 28, 2012Read and Discuss
Slow roasted vegetables served with a tangy salad - the perfect start to Fall.
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September 24, 2012Read and Discuss
Simple, healthy and with a burst of flavors that confused every bite, this was by far one of Shuchi Mittal's better mistakes in life.…
June 19, 2012Read and Discuss
This delicious salad is probably best described as "summer in a bowl". …
April 17, 2012Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal reveals one of her favorite family recipes. …
April 16, 2012Read and Discuss
A chocolatey twist to the classic favorite Bread and Butter Pudding. …
April 13, 2012Read and Discuss
These delicious bean and sausage potato cups almost look like savory cupcakes.…
April 12, 2012Read and Discuss
A deliciously spicy and tangy dish - the perfect beer snack from India. …
April 11, 2012Read and Discuss
An assortment of wholewheat breads bursting with warmth and flavors.…
February 15, 2012Read and Discuss
A healthy cauliflower bake with authentic South Indian flavors.…
February 10, 2012Read and Discuss
This Eggplant Macaroni is a delicious cultural mix of two cuisines.…
February 2, 2012Read and Discuss
A quick and simple fish dish, healthy enough for the post holiday season, and poetic enough to inspire appetite.…
January 12, 2012Read and Discuss
Shuchi Mittal with another poetic creation. This time creamy strawberry yoghurt cupcakes.…
December 26, 2011Read and Discuss