Bottle gourd with red lentils

Isn't it more than a little strange that restaurant eating is in such high esteem? Okay, there's that convenience of not cooking yourself, which comes in handy now and then (say, when travelling or when sampling new, unfamiliar cuisine). But, really, a home cooked meal trumps restaurant fare any time. Beside the many connections you…

Potato, peas, and cauliflower with flatbread Indian style

We are weary of new-age, inventive, modern recipes aimed for people who transition to plant-based eating. We check them out occasionally, peering with doubt at the usual ingredients in unusual combinations, only to invariably pass them by. Why reinvent the wheel? People have been relying on plants in their diets for ages, and there is…