Recipes & journal
Stories from the Being Foodies kitchen
Seasonal recipes, sourcing notes from partner farms, and pantry guides that help you cook the way home cooks across India actually do.
FeaturedNotification test post
Notification test post
Latest reads
7 articles
Masala storiesGaram masala from scratch — and why store-bought rarely cuts it
Whole spices, a heavy pan, and seven minutes. The small-batch ritual we use in our kitchen and on the packing line.
8 Mar 20261 min read
RecipesA weeknight dal that tastes like Sunday
A quick, flavorful dal with proper tempering and ghee — Sunday comfort in under 30 minutes, even on a busy weeknight.
24 Feb 20263 min read
Pantry guidesHow to taste an oil before you cook with it
Colour, aroma, and a spoon on the tongue — what good cold-pressed oil should tell you.
10 Feb 20261 min read
Sourcing notesWhy we pack pickles within 48 hours
Fresh oil, fresh masala, and jars that never sit in a hot warehouse.
28 Jan 20261 min read
Pantry guidesMamra vs regular almonds — what you are paying for
Size, crunch, and why the small nut commands a premium.
15 Jan 20261 min read
RecipesBuilding a honest masala box for a new kitchen
Six jars that cover 80% of everyday Indian cooking without clutter.
20 Dec 20251 min read
More stories on the way. Tell us what to write about.