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Thank you for stopping by.

Welcome to this blog space. I’m Seema, and I am so glad your search landed you here.

Stay, spend some time and get to know more about our food site.
I’m sure we are all tired of the version of Indian vegetarian food that is defined by repetitive trends which soon fizzle out. Sugar loaded curries dripping in cream, rubbery paneer that’s a dental workout, they are all out!

So what’s in?

Let’s take another look at Indian vegetarian food in a way that is realistic, achievable on a busy schedule, and offers a healthy balance. This is what we aim to achieve through this blog.  Not by taking store-bought sauces and dunking them in the pan, but rather by focusing on a wholesome food approach: seasonal ingredients and a gentle nudge from the spice mixes.

How am I qualified to blog about food?

I am not a professional chef. My initiation into blogging was 14 years ago with the food blog Mildly Indian and my family as my gastronomic guinea pigs.  Over the years, I learnt to measure by touch, understand different kitchens, work with any ingredients available, and wrangle heat to create flavourful content that my followers loved, recreated and incorporated into their own lives.
This blog grew up with my children, and even moved three countries with me. One of the biggest realizations it gave me was that no restaurant really compares to the satisfaction of the final seasoning on a classic, homecooked recipe. This sense for home cooking is one that I can confidently say I have instilled in everyone I have taught to cook. 
Here’s another, I do not have the patience to spend hours over the stove on a week night. So, I meal prep and figure out clever ways of putting the appliances in my kitchen to the best use. If my husband is not reading this, I will admit I am in love with my dishwasher!

Here is a few other things more about me.

  • I adore the movie Ratatouille, and truly believe ‘anyone can cook’.
  • I prefer black pepper over red chilli
  • I like sweet breakfasts and hate kadak overboiled chai.
  • My mother and mother in law still don’t let me cook in their kitchen. They are the queens of my culinary life. 

Why is this blog called Mildly Indian?

Well, for starters, I simply can’t tolerate the heat from chillies and prefer milder home style food! That’s one reason for calling this site Mildly Indian.
The main reason however, is that on this blog, you will find a melting pot of global cuisines alongside a mainly Indian menu (both modern and traditional). Hence, not entirely Indian, mildly leaning towards it.

How to use MildlyIndian food site to the best?

Firstly, the blog is divided into pages.
The biggest section is called gastronomic delights. This is where you find all the recipes, grouped into sections like drinks, mains, desserts etc.
The second page is dedicated to the diet preference recipes. Whether you’re looking for support with weight loss, you are gluten free or vegan, this section is made for you.
The next page features kitchen basics perfect for a beginner to dabble in and feel confident around the kitchen.
The last page is a new one created to provide a bit more insight into the ingredients and spices that make the recipes iconic.

How do I find a recipe on Mildly Indian?

Have you located the search option on our blog?

Usually this appears on the right hand side on a laptop or the bottom of a post on the cell phone view. Type in the exact name of the recipe or a generic title around the recipe you are looking for. The moment you hit enter, the recipe or a collection appears for you to check which one is more suitable.
You can even type in the main ingredient, a cuisine type, the cooking method or specific festivals into this and see what we have in store.
Still not finding the recipe, leave us a comment on any if the posts and lets follow it up with the exact link for you. Dont forget to check back on it.

What do you get from each post?

Each post offers:
– Ideas to help you adapt the recipe into a staple for your kitchen.
– The level of difficulty in this recipe.
– Details about ingredients and where they can be sourced
– The equipment used, sources and  recommendation
– Extra tips and tricks tl help to make the recipe as successful as it can be!
– Variations to make the same recipe for dietary or flavour preferences
– Meal prep details: how to preserve the food for longer.
– Similar recipes that use the same main ingredient

Stay connected

Our community is founded on sharing experiences, and future ideas! Whether you are a beginner or a versatile cook, but there is always something more to learn. Use the comments to share your thoughts with us and rate recipes you have made.
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Seema

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