Dhungar Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a staple vegetarian/ lentil dish from India. It is known for it comforting flavor, versatility and ease to prepare and nutritious quality.
Kerala Orange Peel Pickle (Orange Tholi Achar)
Orange peel is a rich source of Vitamin C. It contains even more Vitamin C than the fleshy part of the orange. Here’s a comparison: Orange peel: 1 tablespoon (6 grams) of orange peel provides 14% of the Daily Value (DV) of Vitamin C. Orange flesh: The inner fruit of an orange provides less Vitamin …
Keerai Paruppu
Keerai Paruppu (South Indian Creamy Spinach Dal) Keerai Paruppu or South Indian style Dal with Spinach is a creamy textured preparation of dal, without adding any cream. It is a hearty and tasty vegetarian Dal Curry that may be served with white rice or roti. This recipe is more of a Tamil style of preparing …
Simple Potato and Chicken Soup (Feel Better Soup)
Simple Potato and Chicken Soup (Feel Better Soup) This Simple Potato and Chicken Soup is the quickest simplest and most effective ‘Feel Better’ Soup you can make. It can be made Vegetarian by skipping the chicken entirely or switching it with beancurd cubes. And the best thing is, this is not just for when you …
Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice)
Thayir Sadam (South Indian Curd Rice) Today we’re making a wholesome, easy-to-make, South Indian Comfort food called Thayir Sadam or Curd(Yogurt) Rice. Thayir Sadam, is the Tamil name, where ‘thayir’ means yogurt, and ‘sadam’ means rice. Furthermore, across Southern India, it has other names too such as, Daddonjanam (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) and Mosaranna (Karnataka). …
Creamy Tom Yum Soup
Creamy Tom Yum Soup Today, I am sharing the authentic preparation recipe for Creamy Tom Yum Soup. It is also known as Tom Yum Nam Kon (ต้มยำน้ำใส) or Thick Tom Yum Soup, referring to the ‘thick broth’ in the version, which is created by adding Carnation evaporated Milk. For those who care to understand the …
Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry)
Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry) Madhura Curry or ‘Sweet Curry’ is a wonderfully sweet and slightly sour, curry, laced with minimal spice…that is mostly served for special occasions, especially ‘Sadhya’. Over the years, many people have made it a point to include the Madhura Curry in their Onam Sadhya Menu. My …
Raw Mango Salad (with Torch Ginger)
Raw Mango Salad (with Torch Ginger) This is very my version of Green Mango Kerabu Salad, keeping it a little more simple. Kerabu salad often includes Chopped Mint and sliced Shallots. I have skipped these, although you may like to add them. A tongue-tingling, refreshing fresh salad , that is a great side dish. I …
Cherupayar Thoran (Easy Mung Bean / Green Gram Stir fry with Coconut)
Cherupayar Thoran (Easy Mung Bean / Green Gram Stir fry with Coconut) Cherupayar thoran is one of those quintessential ‘Comfort foods’ in Kerala. It is often made along with rice porridge, served with some coconut chutney, papad, and pickle on the side. It is a great side dish with rice too. Keralites love to have …
Turkish Roasted Eggplant in Yogurt (Yogurtlu Patlican Kozleme / Koz Patlican)
Turkish Roasted Eggplant in Yogurt (Yogurtlu Patlican Kozleme / Koz Patlican) Many cuisines, feature eggplant in salads and dips. The Levantine Baba Ganoush or mutabbal, might be more popular. However, roasted eggplant is used in lots of cuisines. In Turkey, one such preparation is very similar to Mutabbal, but is served differently. I am totally …
Padavalanga Curry (Snake gourd Curry with Tomato and Coconut)
Padavalanga Curry This Padavalanga Curry (Snake Gourd Curry) is extremely simple to prepare and goes wonderfully with rice. If you need a quick curry for rice, this is a great homely recipe. At my house, we cook most of the gourds quite regularly. Snake gourd has anti-inflammatory properties, excellent for diabetes, and wards off constipation. …
Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara)
Cluster beans Thoran (Kothamara) Cluster beans Thoran OR Kothamara Thoran is a stir fried dish, made with chopped cluser beans, coconut, onion and spices.
Savoury Tea time Tapioca – Easiest Preparation
Savoury Tea time Tapioca – Easiest Preparation Tapioca is loved throughout Kerala. People love it in all forms, savoury, sweet, fried chips.. One item that will always cause any Keralite to salivate just by the thought is Kappa and Ulli Chamanthi (tapioca with shallot relish/chutney). It is prepared by simply boiling fresh tapioca till tender …
Fish Curry without Fish – Vegan Fish Curry
Fish Curry without Fish – Vegan Fish Curry It tastes just like Kerala Fish curry, yet it is Vegan. And no it is not a Millenials recipe, it’s actually a traditional one. It’s a lovely curry for my Vegan friends to try out. You need raw plantain with is our substitute for fish in this …
Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut
Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut Bitter gourd has such a bad reputation, especially among the kiddos. I feel that this is a taste that grows on you as you grow older. I for one love Bitter gourd. In this recipe, we make a Pavakka Thoran. Thoran refers to any …
Panchratna Dal Palak ( Mixed Dal and Spinach )
Panchratna Dal Palak ( Mixed Dal and Spinach ) Panchratna Dal is a dal (lentil) dish that is very popular in India. As the name suggests, it is made by combining five of the common to Indian households. It is also known as Panchmel dal. The word “Panchratna” means Five Jewels. Lentils are an integral part of …
Kale Thoran
Kale Thoran | How to cook Kale and make it Yummy! Are you still someone who has not included Kale into your diet? If you are not having fun including Kale, into your salads, you might want to try cooking with it. It’s delicious! Kale is King Do you know that Kale is one of …
The Best Avocado Toast
Millennials just love Avocado toast. So much so, that Americans spend around $900,000 per month ($10.4M a year) on just this particular snack alone. Mashed Avocado, slapped on a piece of toast, with a topping of choice, comes with a hefty price tag, costing anywhere from $6-$11. Why on earth are we spending that much …
Easy Chopped Salad to Serve with Salmon
Easy Chopped Salad A no fuss, quick, chopped salad that doesn’t require any dressing. This is great with grilled fish or chicken.
