Days are getting shorter, leaves are falling, slight chill in the air. We’re gliding into autumn slowly. That means, it’s time to enjoy every last bit of summer. When I shared the okra masala recipe, I’d told you about the big okra harvest we had this summer. Well, now it’s time to share one…
Beef Biryani
Have you ever thought about the wonderful things that festivals and celebrations bring to your life? From little moments of joy to everlasting precious memories, they always behold a special place in my heart. Apart from family and
Okra Masala | Vendakka Masala
Summer. The perfect season to grow your own vegetables. Sowing seeds, waiting for the tiny sprouts, watching them grow into big plants, harvesting. There’s something really special about all those little wonders of nature. We’d so much fun sowing some okra seeds last spring. Fast forward three months, and voila, we’re blessed with okras…
Aloo Gobi | Indian Potatoes and Cauliflower
Indian potatoes and cauliflower a.k.a Aloo gobi. Cubes of potatoes and cauliflower florets coated in spices, accentuated by a sprinkle of garam masala. It’s always my first choice for dinner on a super busy day. It’s quick, easy, and very healthy. Moreover, perfect when I want to cook simple meals for the family. With…
Prawns Drumstick Curry | Chemmeen Muringakka Theeyal
Around this time last year, I was preparing for a visit to India. Although the prime focus of the trip was my brother’s grand wedding, it was also fantastic in a delicious way. Last week, on a lazy day, I was looking through the pictures, and I came upon the delicious seafood lunch we had…
Spinach Yogurt Curry | Palak Moru Curry
Spinach. Yogurt. Do you hear the word “healthy”? Yes, yes, it’s everywhere. (Oh no, I’m not going to introduce you to another fad diet). In Kerala, curries made with yogurt are so popular, we tend to experiment all sorts of veggie yogurt combinations. The raw banana yogurt curry (kalan), and papaya and yogurt curry (pulissery)…
Tandoori Roast Chicken
Tandoori roast chicken – Whole chicken marinated with homemade tandoori paste and then baked to perfection! A classic yet surprisingly easy to make at home. When I talk about Indian food, tandoori chicken is the first dish that comes to my mind. Ok, maybe the second, right after butter chicken. Anyway, these classic recipes hold…
Homemade Tandoori Paste
Make a list of your favorite Indian dishes. I’m sure tandoori will be on it, that too somewhere at the top. The real tandoori dishes are cooked in a ‘tandoor’. It works like like an oven but is made of clay. Tandoor cooked dish just means awesome flavor. I’d love to have this amazing gadget…
Classic Spicy Fish Curry – Kerala Style
In every cuisine, there are recipes that are hand down generations after generations – the kind that we cannot live without. Some of them undergo serious transformations overtime, while some others remain the same, never losing their classic touch. This classic fish curry is at the heart of Kerala’s cuisine, and you
