Kalathappam is a traditional sweet snack from the Malabar region. This traditional recipe seems ridiculously simple, and tastes delicious. It is also known as “Cooker Cake” as pressure cookers are the utensil of choice to bake this cake in. Rice and jaggery makes up the body of this cake with onions,Read more
Just like the Dosa and Idli of the south stuffed parathas are the choice of breakfast for many in the north. Aloo paratha – potato stuffed whole wheat flat bread is the most popular of them all . Fresh made Aloo Paratha served with a bowl of curds (yogurt) and a spicy pickle makesRead more
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
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
Let me be honest, I am not above using canned coconut milk. With every passing year the canned milk seems to get better with less and less additives and more creamy coconut taste. But nothing compares to the taste of freshly extracted coconut milk. Food tastes heavenly when slow cooked in thin coconutRead more
Bright yellow lemon rice is a perfect for a picnic or in the lunch box. A bit tangy and spicy , and absolutely delicious. Plain rice becomes a delicious treat just by the addition of a few ingredients. Lemon rice pairs well with many side dishes – spicy fried seafood, chickpea curry, papads, coconut chutney orRead more
Chole or Chana Masala is a popular North India dish made with chick peas/ Garbanzo Beans. Chick peas are a good source of lean protein. Garbano beans and flour is used in soups, stews , curries , breads and deserts. It is perfect to be scooped up with any bread or served over rice. ThisRead more
Red onions soaked in vinegar turn beautiful shade of pink. We love these pickled onions or Sirke Wale Pyaz. The only thing I remember from my first ever Punjabi thali are these beautiful pink onions. Wonder how many years (decades!) ago was that ? I am glad that I could remember anything atRead more
Ishtu is a simple breakfast side dish. Vegetables and sometimes meat cooked in coconut milk and a few assorted spices. Mild and flavorful this is the side dish of choice to be served with assorted appams and other breakfast breads.
Looking for a vegan snack ? Here is one – Parippu Vada or Lentil Fritters . These are popular in parts of South India, and SriLanka. This region gets heavy monsoon rainfalls lasting nonstop for days at a time . Guess what everyone craves for on days like those ? –Read more