Collection of our favorite recipes
Coconut Chutney with Peanuts is a thick and creamy chutney. This is the kind of hearty coconut chutney that goes well with most Indian tiffin (light meals) items like poori, dosa , upma etc.. The peanuts makes it extra creamy and nutty. This chutney stays fresh for a few hours and isRead more
I simply love this blue berry muffin ! The picture does not do it justice – here is the reason why , I never get a chance to get a good snap . These do disappear faster than I would like. One of these days, I have to make them when no one isRead more
Dosa is by far the most popular South Indian Dish. This is a healthy crepe made with a naturally fermented rice and lentil batter. These are so popular that, many households have a a container of Dosa batter in the fridge all the time. There are many variations of the basic recipe ,Read more
This is a typical Coconut Chutney prepared in Kerala homes. This creamy, red coconut chutney has smokey undertones and a tinge of tang. I have had it umpteen times – mom, granny, countless aunt’s and a few friends are all experts when it comes to making Coconut Chutney. The taste isRead more
Excuse my lame attempt at rhyming, but this is indeed a curry in a hurry. This is an easy dish to prepare when unexpected, but welcome dinner guests show up or when you simply do not have much time. Egg drop curry or or Mutta Pottichozhicha Curry, as it is called in Kerala, is aRead more
What can be better than sweet spongy Rasgulla ? Sweet and spongy Orange Rasgula – of course !!! Komola Bhog is the orange flavored cousin of the popular Bengali sweet Rasgula. Well I was recently chastised for calling it a Bengali sweet. It is not just popular in Bengal, many neighboring regions lay claim toRead more
Swirls of bright or contrasting colors on white or yellow cake look dramatic. Chocolate marble Cake – simple to make, beautiful to gaze at and delicious by the mouthfuls. These is absolutely no need for any frosting, glaze or garnishes. This is a delicious cake that can be made from scratch easily – no needRead more
This is one of the most common fish curries made in Kerala homes. Fresh caught fish , fresh coconut milk , green chilies and curry leaves right from the backyard or fresh from the market, coconut oil and kokum , these are the ingredients that make this dish irresistible to sea food lovers. NotRead more