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
Jowar or Sorghum rotis , flat breads, are popular in many parts of South India. In fact we had our first taste of taste of Jowar Roti at Hampi in Karnataka. These Jolada Roties, as they were called locally, are soft and extremely delicious. They have more of a melt in the mouth quality comparedRead more
Isn’t this beautiful ! This loaf is made with ube commonly known as the is purple yam or purple sweet potato. In fact Ube should be for uber beautiful and Uber healthy too.These are loaded with vitamin A & C, potassium and Anthocyanin. Suffice to say that if you don’t want to drinkRead more
This chapathy kurma dinner always takes me back to the road trips and the roadside dinners in India. Mix vegetable kurma is a standard fare in many South India restaurants . Quite rightly too , as these go well with rice dishes like Pulao, or Biryani or can be servedRead more