Puzhukku is a dish made of boiled/steamed root vegetables mixed with seasoned coconut paste. These are served either by itself or with Kanji (rice) and a spiced chutney. Thiruvathira Puzhukku is made with a mix of seasonal root vegetables and beans. The tubers are nutritious and filling while the beans are a source of protein making it ideal for ladies who forgo rice based meals as part of the Thiruvathira rituals. Read More about Thiruvathira Puzhukku – Root Vegetable Medley
Hard to believe it is almost 2018 !!! Here is something for the New Year’s Eve party – 5 absolutely fun mocktails from a few of my favorite food bloggers. These are drinks that you can safely share all night long, along with the usual suspects. These are perfect if you are throwing …
Chicken and vegetables are slow cooked with warm spices in a tomato based broth. A bowl of this is just what you need on a cold evening. As you take care of the evening errands, this soup slowly simmers and fills the kitchen with warm aromas ! Add your favorite vegetables and make this into a one pot meal .
Plum Cake in India, and especially in Kerala, is an old fashioned spiced cakes filled with dried fruit and nuts. These are packed with flavor and a popular tea time snack. Here is an individual serving version of the plum cake. There are a lot of raisins and nuts held together by the soft cake. …
An old fashioned cake from Goa, Bathika or Baath Cake is made with semolina and coconut. The taste and texture of this cake is unique and the flavors are very south Indian. Give it a try !
This is an easy dinner for 2. It takes about 11/2 hours from start to finish , but only 15 minutes of hands own time. A delicious high protein dinner is ready with 15 minutes of elbow grease – isn’t that worth celebrating ?
Garam Masala is a popular spice blend used in Indian and other south east Asian cuisines. There are many regional variations of Garam Masala. What ever the spice blend is it is always aromatic and adds a hint of warmth to the dishes.
This homebrew with grapes locally known as Munthiri wine is brewed with care at homes in the western ghats of India. Homebrewing has been part of human culture from the time we started wondering about what to do with the excess harvest. This grape wine is the result of such attempts by generations. Contents Homebrewing …
Roasted Whole Cauliflower is an easy dish to make . It is flavorful and is a treat to the eyes. The cauliflower is flavored with tandoori inspired spices and the cilantro chutney adds fresh flavors.
If you are a sardine lover this is will make you very happy ! It is an easy fish curry The green tomatoes adds fresh tart flavors perfectly complementing the fish. Canned sardines takes only a few minutes to absorb the flavors and you have a bright and creamy creamy curry in under 30 minutes.