Some days, cooking feels heavier than usual. Not because the recipe is hard - but because everything else feels like a lot. What makes cooking feel difficult for you on those days? No right or wrong answers here.

Ingredients 1½ cups basmati rice 2 tbsp ghee 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1 bay leaf 2 cloves 1 small cinnamon stick 3 cups water Salt to taste Method Wash the rice until the water runs clear and soak for 20 minutes. Heat ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon; sauté for 30 seconds. Drain the rice and add it to the pot. Gently stir for 1–2 minutes. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Tried Creamy Iffa Chicken today using bone-in chicken thighs in my cast iron skillet. The sauce is quite light—it coats the chicken rather than becoming a full gravy. Definitely one I'll make again. Ingredients For the chicken marinade: 125g Greek yogurt 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp black pepper powder ½ tsp garam masala 1 tsp salt 1 tsp vinegar 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs For the creamy sauce: 2 boiled egg whites 2 garlic cloves 1 slice cheese (about 25g) 1 tsp vinegar 80ml milk ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp sugar Method - Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. - Add the chicken and coat well. Let it marinate while you prepare the sauce. - Blend together the egg whites, garlic, cheese, vinegar, milk, salt, and sugar until smooth. - Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. - Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side. - Continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the marinade has thickened. - Lower the heat and pour the creamy sauce over the chicken. - Cover and cook for about 3 minutes. - Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve. Nutrition (entire recipe) Calories: 835 Protein: 123g Fat: 31g Carbohydrates: 17g Would you pair this with rice, naan, or a salad?

Hey everyone! Hope you are doing well. Sorry I have been MIA. It has been a rough few weeks. How have you all been doing? What's been cooking?