Around two years ago, one of my friends gave me a tiny seedling which eventually grew into a type of green brinjal that are only found in South Asian countries. I love the way this plant protect its produce by hiding them under dense leaves, and the super sharp thorns are well equipped to fight…
Mango Kichadi
Mangoes have become a staple in our house especially in summer. Maybe it’s because they are not available throughout the year. Or maybe the tangy flavor that it imparts to a dish is highly irresistable. Seriously, I wish I could plant a mango tree in my backyard. And a papaya tree… The list just goes…
Long Beans Stir Fry | Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti
Raita | Indian Yogurt Sauce
Great accompaniment to a spicy Indian meal and easy to throw together – that’s my definition for this wonderful yogurt salad (raita). Without a doubt, it is a must addition to your Indian recipe repertoire. Even though I chose cucumber and carrot for my raita, the recipe is completely flexible. Feel free to create your…
Raw Mango and Carrot Pickle
Summer and raw mangoes – they go hand in hand. (By the way it’s officially summer season where I live). Even the main purpose of visiting the farmer’s market these days is grabbing a bagful of those lovely summer fruits. The first batch went into making a very classic raw mango pickle. With the rest…
Easy Unniyappam / Fried Rice Cakes
(If you are looking for the recipe for unniyappams with jaggery, click here) Unniyappams are traditional snacks from the state of Kerala (South India), and are made in special pans that resemble Dutch pancake makers. If you don’t have this special pan, you can always deep fry them in a regular pan. Traditionally, these rice…
Yogurt and Coconut Curry (Pulissery)
Busy lives often force us to find short cuts for everything we do. Cooking is no different; we always gear towards quick and easy recipes. But sometimes I tend to get a lot more organized, and put more time and attention to every detail of the recipe. It just means cooking a dish the traditional way….
Raw Mango Pickle |Kadumanga Achar
Last week, surprisingly, I came across raw mangoes in our local Asian grocery store. I added “surprisingly” because you don’t usually find them at this time of the year. Mangoes belong to summer. Even when they are in season, sometimes, it’s hard to find raw ones. So, obviously, I was so happy the other…
Mushroom and Coconut Stir Fry | Mushroom Thoran
Mushroom thoran – Kerala style mushrooms stir fried with grated coconut and spices is a lip-smacking simple side dish with rice. While I was going through my recent posts, I noticed that I haven’t posted a South Indian recipe for a very long time. So, I thought this time I’ll post one of my favorites…