Experiments in Cooking

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Bagara Baingan (baby eggplant), Pressure Cooked

Bagara Baingan (baby eggplant), Pressure Cooked

I’ve been working in adapting this recipe for use in my electric pressure cooker, and the day has finally come when I’m happy with the outcome! Bagara baingan is my favorite recipe and while it can be a labor of love, I’ve simplified it for […]

Cuban Plantain Soup in IP

Cuban Plantain Soup in IP

I am experimenting with soups and cuisines I don’t normally make. Enter the Cuban Plantain Soup, which I made exactly as described in this recipe. Changes: Season the oil with 1/2 tsp cumin seeds before sauteeing. Cook in IP (High Pressure for 12 mins) instead […]

Moroccan Cauliflower Soup

Moroccan Cauliflower Soup

I was introduced to this recipe by my good friend B who does a lot of experimental cooking and is an amazing cook. I had to try it right away! The first time, I made it with a mix of almonds and cashews, and it […]

Poha, carb lovers’ breakfast

Poha, carb lovers’ breakfast

Poha is the comfort food of my undergrad days spent in Northwestern India. It was something I hadn’t tasted till then, which suddenly become my breakfast staple for the four years I spent in Rajasthan. Poha is flattened rice that can be cooked quickly, and […]