About Monica Bhide
Monica Bhide is an engineer turned much-praised food writer whose work has appeared in The New Times, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, and Town & Country. She has written three Indian cookbooks, Modern Spice, The Everything Indian Cookbook and The Spice is Right. Monica was born in India and moved to the United States in 1991. She currently resides in the Washington, D.C. metro area with her husband and young sons. Visit her at monicabhide.com.
Rice Pudding and Mango Parfait
Apr 20, 2009 by Monica Bhide
This Indian rice pudding recipe isn’t only tasty but has a very striking presentation. The bright yellow mango against the white rice is stunning.
Saffron Mussel Stew
Apr 20, 2009 by Monica Bhide
An utterly simple, Indian-inspired recipe. Mussels are bathed in a savory saffron broth, bright with ginger, garlic, peppers, and curry.
Hot Shots
Apr 20, 2009 by Monica Bhide
Golgappas, are a popular street food in India. In this recipe they’re served as a tapa. To eat, just pop one in your mouth and then drink the soup.
Mother and Son, Minding Peas and Cues
May 23, 2008 by Monica Bhide
Food writer Monica Bhide uses cooking and languages to bridge worlds and cultures to answer some of the difficult questions posed by her curious son, Jai.
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