Skip to content
  • Recipes
    • Big Plates
    • Small Bites
  • Reflections
  • ABOUT

Pakoda Stories

Food and Stories in One Place

Big Plates Recipes

Think You Hate Brussels Sprouts? It Might Be The Cooking Technique

June 28, 2026June 24, 2026

This is not a gloat post. But I have never understood why people hated Brussels sprouts. I make roasted Brussels sprouts quite often in our household. If I’m in the mood for something a bit more elaborate, I pair the roasted brussels sprouts with rice noodles and a mean peanut sauce from Isa Chandra Moskowitz….

Read More
American Seasonings: A Culinary Miss or A Capitalistic Win? Reflections

American Seasonings: A Culinary Miss or A Capitalistic Win?

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Have you ever wondered why American seasonings feel different from the ones you have used in another country? Maybe you’ve even dreamed about recreating a dish with one specific seasoning in mind? I have. Because some dishes simply aren’t the same without that one crucial ingredient. And while you can find the closest alternatives, they…

Read More
Dear Zojirushi, I love you. But I have one tiny complaint. Reflections

Dear Zojirushi, I love you. But I have one tiny complaint.

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

We’re still months away from National Bento Month. Yes, if you didn’t know, such a phenomenon exists. I didn’t either until I came upon this as I was bouncing from one tab to another on my browser to research my next blog topic. That said, this isn’t a topic that needs a ton of research…

Read More
Why Palak Paneer Tastes Different Every Time Recipes Big Plates

Why Palak Paneer Tastes Different Every Time

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

I’m not a food historian or from the North Western part of India. But I am a food enthusiast and I love dissecting food and analysing the whys, the hows, and the why nots of cooking. Home cooked or restaurant-style, it doesn’t matter. Today I dissect a recipe that is easily in my top 5…

Read More

Posts navigation

Older posts

Subscribe to my Newsletter

WANT MORE?

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LATEST FROM ME!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Categories

  • Recipes (24)
    • Baked Goods (1)
    • Big Plates (6)
    • Small Bites (1)
  • Reflections (21)

Archives

  • June 2026
  • May 2026
  • March 2026
  • January 2026
  • April 2023
  • July 2022
  • February 2022
  • November 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020

Subscribe to my Newsletter

WANT MORE?

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE LATEST FROM ME!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Categories

  • Recipes (24)
    • Baked Goods (1)
    • Big Plates (6)
    • Small Bites (1)
  • Reflections (21)

Archives

  • June 2026
  • May 2026
  • March 2026
  • January 2026
  • April 2023
  • July 2022
  • February 2022
  • November 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020

Categories

  • Baked Goods
  • Big Plates
  • Recipes
  • Reflections
  • Small Bites

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Substack
Copyright © 2026 Pakoda Stories · Theme by Studio Gem