Crab Roast
Kerala Style Crab Roast or Njandu Roast (ഞണ്ടു പിരളൻ) is a popular seafood delicacy in Kerala. The crab is cooked in shallots, onions, and tomato and simmered in flavorful aromatic …
Varutha Thenga | Roasted Coconut for Curries
Roasted coconut with spices that can be made and stored for preparing curries… For every Malabar curry, a paste of roasted coconut is a must, especially during Ramadan. …
Jesheed ~ Emirati Minced Shark
An Emirati special spiced dish made of minced baby shark… I was hoping that once I get back, I will be able to get back to blogging like …
Wool Roll Bread
Food trends like fashion tend to keep changing from season to season. The pandemic meant more people were spending a lot of time at home and in the kitchen. Bread …
Lauki ka halwa (Bottle gourd halwa)
Last Updated on September 15, 2021 Lauki ka halwa is a quick indian sweet made with bottlegourd, milk, sugar and ghee. Easy lauki ka halwa with step by step pictures …
Jeera rice recipe (2 ways)
Last Updated on September 12, 2021 Jeera rice is a popular dish made by cooking basmati rice with jeera (cumin) & other spices and flavored with the tempering. There are …
Irish Cream Coffee {Non-Alcoholic!}
A deliciously creamy non-alchoholic Irish Cream Coffee, for your next friend get-together… I had initially kept this post on schedule to complete before I travelled from US. But …
Jamaican Ital Pumpkin Soup
Jamaican Pumpkin Soup is a traditional Saturday hearty soup/ stew which is cooked in most households. My Jamaican Ital Pumpkin Soup is a perhaps less authentic that a typical Pumpkin …
Kozhukattai recipe, How to make kozhukattai
Last Updated on September 7, 2021 Kozhukattai recipe with thengai pooranam along with step by step pictures and video. It is the favourite sweet dish of Pillayar hence commonly made …
Paneer Pakora
Its monsoon season in my part of the world so it’s raining pretty heavily most days. One of my favourite things to do during the rains is find a quiet …
Kerala Style Avial
Kerala Style Avial Recipe Kerala Style Avial or Sadya Aviyal is a traditional mixed vegetable curry that is one of the important dishes in Kerala Sadya. It makes use of …
A vegan French cassoulet inspired from the Borough Market
Recipe for a Vegan Cassoulet with Indian spices inspired by my visit to the Borough Market in London A trip to Borough Market in London Alight at the London Bridge …
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Pav Bhaji Recipe (Instant Pot & Stove Top)
Pav Bhaji is a popular street food of India. Enjoy this delicious and finger licking delicacy made easily at home in just 15 mins using Instant Pot or stove top …
Tricolor Cocktail Idli | Tiranga Mini Idli
Tricolor Cocktail Idli is a delicious and colourful twist to regular Idlis and is a perfect recipe to celebrate Indian Independence Day. Different purees are added to the batter to …
Mambazha Pulissery – Kerala Ripe Mango Curry
Want a mildly spiced and an aromatic curry to eat with rice?, then you need to try this mambazha pulissery which happens to be a curd based gravy for your …
Weekly Menu Plan – Healthy Vegetarian
Some years ago, I would religiously share weekly menu plan on my blog. I thought of spending some time on this and doing it for the coming week. Weekly …
Komola Kheer Recipe – Orange Kheer
Komola Kheer or Orange payasam is a delicious and rich kheer or payasam made with sweetened and thickened milk, fresh oranges with lots of crushed nuts that makes for one …
Biscuit Rotti + Video!
Biscuit Rotti is a puffy-poori like snack with a savoury, sweet & spicy filling. It’s crispy yet hard exterior is probably what gives it it’s name as it mimics a …
Ginjinha | Portuguese Cherry Liqueur
Ginjinha is a delicately flavoured cherry liqueur with notes of cinnamon, cloves & nutmegs is a speciality of Portugal. When served in chocolate cups makes for a delicious after dinner …
Banana Stem in Brine | Kolachi Kandi + Video!
I had recently posted a recipe for banana stem juice as it is believed to be nature’s cure to prevent & flush out kidney stones. Besides this home remedy there …
Marinated Paneer Toast with some Native Australian Ingredients
Recipe for a marinated paneer toast using native Australian ingredients I have been a die hard fan of Masterchef Australia ever since it started airing in India. Every season, they …
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Pavakkai Podi / Spiced bitter gourd powder
Bittergourd when used in our cooking gives us numerous health benefits. However, this is the vegetable least preferred by many. That is because of the bitter taste. It does not …
Karuvepillai podi / Curry leaves powder
Karuvepillai podi: Curry leaves podi or karuvepillai podi is an essential spiced powder in many south Indian tamizh homes. If you have attended the south Indian tamizh wedding, then you …
Matar Paneer Samosa
Samosa the snack most sought after especially in this rainy season. Yes, this year there has been copious rain all across our country. Chennai is already having its share of …
Vegan Tropical Fruit smoothie bowl
Tropical Fruits in the Smoothie Bowl which is vegan as well! Do I need to say anything more? Studded with tropical fruits like pineapple, Mangoes and coconut blended nothing can …
Avarekaalu Tovve / Thove (Hyacinth Beans / Val Beans Dal)
Avarekaalu or Avarekaayi is known as Hyacinth Beans or Val Beans, is a versatile legume which is used in savory and sweet dishes in India! A simple dal made with …
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Eggless Ghee Cake Recipe – Clarified Butter Cake Recipe
Spread the Joy! Eggless Ghee Cake Recipe – Clarified Butter Cake Recipe with step wise pictures. This clarified butter or ghee cake has the perfect texture even without adding eggs. …
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Chicken Kuzhambu Recipe – Easy Chicken Curry Recipe
Spread the Joy! Chicken Kuzhambu Recipe – Easy Chicken Curry Recipe with step wise pictures. Spicy and flavourful chicken curry or kuzhambu recipe which is perfect to enjoy with some …
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Patal Potato Bhaji
Patal potato bhaji is an authentic Goan recipe which we have been making since ages. Patal potato bhaji means potato subzi with slight gravy. This is a delicacy and served …
Tomato Rice
Tomato rice made using pressure cooker is a recipe which my daughter loves. She wants different types of dishes in her lunch box everyday. Oh Yes! She knows that her …
Dough Balls #Pizzahut style #Vegan
These Delicious fresh Dough Balls are made from scratch and are great as a starter, appetizer or as a snack. They are so soft and addictive pizza hut style. Served …