Haleem/Khichda - Wheat berries, Meat and Lentils Porridge

(recipe and photo originally appeared in BBC Good Food, India's Jan 2014 edition)

When I need time to just ponder over life, when time seems to pass by in a flash (specially when you have a 1 year old), when I really just want to stop, breath and slow down, I cook my mom's haleem. The constant swirl movement of the ladle eases away my anxiety, lost in the hypnotic rhythm of stirring, the earthy wheat and lentils warm you up even before being consumed. That is the beauty of comfort foood.

Monthly Mingle Round up and Journey Kitchen's First Magazine Feature

I must admit I'm having a time of my life back in India with my family but I miss blogging. I miss being able to visit your blogs and it is kind of difficult for me to explain it to others. Anyway because of the crazy schedule, I'm sorry I'm late for the monthly mingle round up but I'm here now. I'm so thrilled with the amazing entries food bloggers and friends have send along. Also, I have great news to share with you. I was thrilled to contribute to Kuwait's leading English magazine Bazaar, for a feature on Frozen Desserts for their September issue. If you live in Kuwait, don't forget to grab this month's issue of Bazaar Magazine. The scan is certainly bad but I was too excited to wait till I got back for a decent scan. I will be sharing the recipes and pictures when I'm back.