Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Thalassery Biriyani – for my readers with love This post for Thalassery Biriyani was first published on Aug 27, 2014. It has been shared extensively across all platforms and has been duplicated and customized on countless sites and YouTube channels. So I hope you won’t mind me saying – It’s a good recipe! It was …
Malai Tikka Kebab – Skewers marinated in cream cheese Malai Tikka Kebab – These skewers are mouth watering delicious! A smooth creamy mixture of cream cheese and sourcream or thickened yoghurt, combined with some fresh cilantro offer the perfect marinade for these delectable bites. The key is to keep the skewers moist. Don’t cook till …
Kai Pathiri – with grated Coconut Kai Pathiri is a traditionally made version of Rice Pathiri which incorporates the flavors of fresh coconut, shallots and fennel seeds. It is hand pressed by flipping a small disk of the dough between the palms, till stretched, flattened and forms a circular roti shape. It is then roasted …
Kannur Chicken Curry Special This Kannur Chicken Curry is special because of the method in which it is prepared. Onions are fried to a crisp golden colour and ground to paste for the tasty gravy. Black pepper is also a star ingredient. It’s very easy to prepare and goes especially well with Porotta. It also …
Mutta mala and Pinjanathappam – Malabar Dessert made of Eggs One of the classic Malabar Desserts. This sweet ensemble is made entirely of eggs – ‘Mutta’.The yolk and whites are separated prior to cooking. The yolks make lacy necklaces – ‘Mala’ using the yolks by drizzling into a sugar syrup. The whites are whisked with the …
Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry Thattukada Chicken Curry is a delicious, spicy Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry. You can make it as spicy as you like or cut down on the chilli powder/flakes to keep the heat to a medium. My recipe for Thattukada Chicken Curry is only moderately spiced. ‘Thattukada’– The typical Street …
Zafrani Pulao – Saffron Scented Rice Watching the cute movie ‘ Cheeni Kum’ always triggers the need to taste some delicious Hyderabadi Cuisine. ‘Khas kar ke’ – Above all the Zafrani Pulao. The saffron scented rice can be served plain as part of a Vegetarian Feast or with Mutton Cooked in the ‘Dum’ method. Zafrani Pulao …
Pepper Chicken Chettinad Chettinad is a region in Tamil Nadu, India and is famous for its ‘Spice rich’ Non – Vegetarian dishes. The ‘Chettiar’ community here is famous for using a variety of freshly ground spices to enhance their dishes. Pepper Chicken Chettinad is one of the most popular Chettinad creations. The chicken is spiced …
Badam Kulfi – The Delectable – Ice cream made with Ground Almonds Kulfi – The delectable Indian Ice cream. It’s one of those desserts that you enjoy – slowly, hoping it lasts just a bit longer. Served in small portions (it’s rich). It’s a delectable treat and surprisingly easy to make. This is the classic …
Badam Milk Drink – Almond Milk with Saffron and Cardamom You know how certain foods or drinks bring back certain memories or remind us of someone or some place. This refreshing Badam drink brings back the memory of a day out shopping with my sister. We were out looking for material to have some …
Onion Rava Dosa / Thosai – Quick and Simple This dosa recipe is great because there’s no soaking, no grinding and you don’t need to wait overnight to make the dosa! Mix the ingredients. Do a quick tempering. Let it sit for fifteen tot twenty minutes and you’re set to make dosa as usual. Plain …
Soft Idli Recipe The perfect Idli is soft, white, spongy and bouncy to the touch. The surface is smooth without stickiness and they feel light. Having tried all methods of making Idli over the years, ( with ground rice, with rice flour, different types of rice etc..) I have found this to be the best …
Kerala Fish Curry with Gambooge – Kudampuli Meen Curry ‘Ayala porichathundu, Karimeen varuthathundu Kudampuli ittu vecha Nalla Chemmeen Curry Undu…..’ These lines from an old Malayalam song are enough to get any Keralite craving for a Mouth Watering Fish or Prawn Curry. This Kudampuli Meen Curry is made delicious with spices and the smoky, sour taste …
The Signature dish in many a Kerala home. This is my home style Kerala Fish Curry. ‘Thenga Aracha Meen Curry‘, translates to Ground Coconut Fish Curry’. Thenga (Coconut) is ground to a smooth paste along with shallots, green chillies and spices. This paste is then diluted with water to make the curry base. The fish is simmered …
Tangy Methi Chicken Recipe ‘Methi’ (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) is North Indian Cuisines answer to parsley! Widely used in plenty of vegetarian and non- veg dishes. Strongly Aromatic and slightly bitter : a little goes a long way. I don’t believe you can be on the fence with this one. You either love it or …
Simple and Tasty Green Peas Curry A truly simple but tasty dish. This Green Peas Curry is great served with Indian Bread like Paratha, Bature, Chapathi or Naan. It’s also yummy with Appam, Idiyappam or Puttu. My favorite is Green Peas and Paratha. It is a flavorsome curry and great for a quick and …
Puttu Recipe – How to make the best, softest Rice Flour Puttu Puttu – A breakfast item made by steaming rice flour and coconut into a cylindrical/log shape. Served with curries or banana. It’s very simple, yet it still takes a special hand to make a good, soft light and fluffy puttu! It’s like …
Kozhi Pidi – Kerala Style Curried Chicken and Dumplings Kozhi Pidi – A Kerala Muslim Dish that is made on special occasions.This is also made by Christians of central Kerala although the style might be different. Hand – rolled Rice dumplings cooked in a coconut based gravy add texture and bite to a delicious …
Fried Pomfret Recipe – Crispy, Crusted Fried Fish The crust on this fried fish is what makes it so great. Super simple. Super Tasty. A unique preparation that you are sure to enjoy. Serve hot with Rice or even as a starter! Delicious Fried Pomfret Recipe from the South of India.
Delicious Fish Tikka – Tangy Smoky Fish Kebabs My family loves Kebabs! I make kebabs and tikkas so often, but I’ve been trying to get the kids to eat more fish. I tried these tikkas and the result was superb! My daughter thought it was chicken. These kebabs are tangy and succulent and smoky! …