Homemade Mango Wine Recipe
A simple homemade mango wine made with just one mango, sugar, water, and yeast — naturally fermented, golden, and ready to drink or age for months.
Wine & Drink
Recipes for wine and drink concoctions from different cultures!
This Mother’s Day, We Will Try Everything. Mum Will Want Only One Thing.
No gifts allowed, boiled egg chilly fry for breakfast, and everyone at the same table. This is how our family celebrates Mother’s Day, Mumbai East Indian style.
Spicy Red Pepper or Red Chili Wine/Liquer
If you thought ginger wine was spicy, think again. Made with red chillies or spicy red peppers of your choice, this wine will give you a real kick! Can also be turned into a liqueur.
Making Potato Wine At Home
Sweet and full-bodied, this potato wine (you could call it a potato
liqueur) is a sweet accompaniment to any meal.
Green Chilli Wine (or Chilli Liqueur)
If you thought my ginger wine recipe was spicy, think again. Made with green or red chillies of your choice, this wine will give you a real kick! Plus, if you want it subtler, it can also be turned into a liqueur.
Celebrating East Indian Feasts
How Mumbai’s East Indians celebrate feasts. Traditional East Indian celebrations by the people of Poinsur.
What to Cook (Prepare) For Easter Lunch?
What is a traditional Easter lunch? Here's what East Indians cook for Easter Lunch to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
Boilermaker Cocktail Recipe (Whiskey & Beer Drink)
Boilermaker is a beer cocktail that is made by mixing beer and whiskey. All you have to do is dunk a shot glass of whiskey into a pint glass of beer and your drink …
Beer and Vodka Cocktail (U-Boot Recipe)
U-Boot is a beer cocktail that is made by dunking a shot glass of vodka into a pint glass of beer!
What to Cook for East Indian Dinners & Christmas?
East Indian food is so delicious and tasty, once you’ve tried it, you’ll be craving for more. From appetizers or breads, to main courses or desserts, you’ll be left drooling!
Homemade Rose Petal Wine (Not Rosé)
Homemade rose petal wine is a heady wine drink with the aroma of roses. After some experimentation, we made this earthy wine with dried rose petals, and it’s perfect for celebrations or regular days in.
Homemade Ginger Wine Recipe (Ready in 2 Weeks)
Homemade ginger wine is a light and refreshing drink for any occasion. Using ginger root, we make this spicy traditional East Indian ginger wine in 2 weeks with a few added flavors.
Homemade Raisin Wine Recipe (or Currant Wine)
The East Indians of Mumbai make a traditional currant wine for Christmas, Easter and other festivities. Here’s how to make this homemade currant wine.
Easy Homemade Pineapple Wine Recipe
This easy pineapple wine recipe is a fruity, homemade wine ready in about 3 weeks — perfect for festive gatherings, made the traditional Bombay way.
Homemade Fresh Grape Wine (Black or Green)
The East Indian recipe for grape wine uses fresh black or green grapes or a mix of the two. Easy to make at home for a cheap table wine.
Kimad: The East Indian Spiced Drink (Like a Hot Mulled Wine)
So some nights it’s really cold outside and you need a liquid to warm your bones. That’s when the East Indian kimad makes a warm entrance into the hearth and home. Quite similar …