Tasneem Rajkotwala

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Distracted, enthusiastic housewife and a mum of a toddler living as an expat in Dubai. I am a dreamer and love to pen what I see, think and feel. I will be rambling about my life and experiences in this magic land! I am living a life I've always imagined. Love my husband and son beyond words can describe. You cannot call me blunt but I hate hypocrites and keep them at a distance. I sing loudly and alot - in my bathroom ofcourse!

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Thoughts over chai http://thoughtsoverchai.wordpress.com/
I blog about eveything I see, think and feel mainly of living my life as an expat in Dubai. Sharing some unforgettable experiences of mine which you may enjoy over a cup of tea.

LATEST ARTICLES ( 157 )

We Have Moved

Gives me so much pleasure to see this little blog grow and nurture it everyday. After two years into the blogging world, Thoughts Over Chai gets its own domain... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Strawberry Yogurt Cake {& My Top Baking Secrets}

Whenever I am at a baking aisle of the supermarket or my local grocery store, I cringe at the ready to use boxes of cakes and brownies. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Celebrate Homecooks : Linda, La Petit Paniere

One of the earlier friendships I formed when I started this blog was with Linda. She came to be very pious offering constant support to her peers yet no attitud... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Celebrating Homecooks – Sawsan, Chef in Disguise

Today, on the first post to Celebrate Homecooks, we have with us a woman with an angelic soul. I first met Sawsan on the sets of Philips 30DaysofHomemade and... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Zaatar Chicken Fingers

Cricket fans, raise your hands!With the ongoing back to back season of T20 and Indian Premier League my house has somewhat turned into a club house, especially... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Modern Dining (and Science) at Tresind, Dubai

Our first time at Tresind last year left us in awe and we loved how Chef Himanshu Saini carefully curated an Indian menu with a unique touch. Read more
Posted on 21 April 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Mutton Keema Egg Fry

By now all of you who have been hanging around here for a long time know I fall for recipes that don’t take much of my time in the kitchen. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
No-Bake Healthy Peanut Butter Truffles

Spring break has come to an end and with that Little A starts a new phase of life from today. ‘Big boys goes to big school’, he tells me these days. And with... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Handi – Street Style Potato Canapes.

Living for over a decade in Bombay, food sold off the streets of Bhendi Bazaar embodied an immortal relationship with my college/work life – an affair so... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Meatballs in Onion Tomato Sauce

Do you remember the recipe of Kofta Curry in Coconut Milk I posted a few months ago? Meatballs are a kind of staple in my house and a heirloom recipe being... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Kurkuri Bhindi {Crispy Air-Fried Okra}

I am so glad this week is drawing to a close. I have hardly had time to put my feet up but also pleased to be able to put up new content on the blog, develop ne... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Dabba Gosht – Mac, Cheese, Mutton Casserole.

You know what is so fascinating about living in different parts of India? That the essence of food change with every mile in Indian territory is well known,... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Chai Iced Tea

Summer is officially making its way to Dubai as the days keep getting longer and hotter. As the season approach, I take shelter in my iced tea glasses for they... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Mom’s Egg Curry

My mom was born and lived most of her life in Hyderabad before we could call Bombay our home; the place where spicy curries and Biryani’s and Qubani ka Meetha... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Apple Crumble Pie

We have just been back from a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka, of which I have a lots to talk about! But first, I’d like to share another Philips... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Creamy Spinach, Broccoli and Cilantro Soup.

If there is one meal that has caught major attention in this home are various kind of soup bowls; as if it is just enough to satiate us all our lives. And I... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Roasted Tomato Soup with Herbed Croutons

It’s been such a lovely chilly weather in UAE recently, a great respite from terrible heat we face most part of the year. It is although sunny outside as I writ... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Meaty Meal at The Meat Co., Souk Al Bahar

Souk Al Bahar has become one of our favorite places in Dubai to escape the crazy crowd of The Dubai Mall and watch the fountain whenever we have guests... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Atana Musandam – a Short Escape to Nature.

Two weeks before Christmas when everybody was prepping up for the holiday season, we took an escape to Oman to spend quality time before we got back to attendin... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2016 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION
Spinach, Corn & Feta Mini Tarts

Before heading out for a short break in Oman last weekend, we had the pleasure of bringing in little festive cheer into our home after the bags were packed and... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2015 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION