The Goan Cuisine – The Best Of Goa
- 31
- July
- 2017
The cuisine of Goa is so unique in many ways. It still traces its humble Indian (Hindu origins), and highly influenced by Portuguese style. About four hundred years of Portuguese colonization and prolonged Mughal (Islam) rule has changed the cuisine in an incredible fashion. So, here you go…my humble take on the touch of […]
Kannadiga Oota – The Karnataka Meals
- 26
- July
- 2017
Oota in Kannada means a major meal of the day. The cuisine of Karnataka has a very long history of its own. Most of the famous South Indian dishes like Masala Dosa, Udupi Sambar, Mangalore Rasam, Mysore Pak traces its origin to Karnataka. A typical Kannadiga Oota (Karnataka meals) may include Chitra Annam, Palya, Gojju, […]
North Indian Thali – Weekend Specials
- 12
- July
- 2017
Full course meal is often neglected in our busy weekdays cooking. No one has time nor energy to prepare a complete five course meal! And, if you’re on zero-carb, no-meat diet (like my hubby) your entire course has to be prepared with soy protein and vegetables! And, that’s too much of chopping and mincing! So, […]
Kadai Paneer – Restaurant Special
- 25
- May
- 2016
When true foodies dine outside, they never fail to order this basic dish! A must in every Desi Restaurants! For some reason…we South Indians crave “Paneer”. So, on the other day…when I spotted this fresh paneer in the Indian store, I bought it purely out of an impulse! Ingredients 250 gms paneer, cubed 1 onion, […]
Malar’s Signature Dish – The Language Of Love
- 19
- December
- 2014
What is the best expression of love? People show their affection in one or in many ways! Well…spending quality time together comes as first choice; exchanging gifts, works for materialistic people; acts of care and service is definitely a way to go; physical touch, caresses and patting, tops everything up; and last but not least […]
Chili Mushroom – When Temperatures Drop
- 26
- November
- 2014
Thanks to my Indian genes…Like me, if you grew up hating your extended family (a.k.a relatives). Let me tell you all one thing. They’re there. Everywhere. Wherever You Go, their Network Follows; The most jealous cousin is always smarter than the FBI agents (in India read it as CBI & if you are […]
Kashmiri Rogan Josh – Rich and Dreamy Dish
- 27
- December
- 2013
The creamy rich Rogan Josh is an ultimate comfort food. I love curling up on the couch with a hot bowl of dinner. And, the leftovers are great for the next day’s lunch. Slow cooking the meat until tender is one of my favorite method of preparing them. If you are in a hurry, you […]
Paneer Butter Masala Dosa – The Culinary Saga
- 15
- April
- 2013
If there is one thing, that I think fondly about India is…its about food! That’s because my gray cells are all wired and coded that way! I remember people and associated memories only through food or underlying relationship with food! I admit it, am a foodie. There you go…I said it! And a self-made compulsive […]
Malai Chingri – Shrimps in Creamy Sauce
- 07
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Shrimps Malai Curry. Malai Prawns. Iral Kurma. Iral Stew. Shrimps in Coconut Sauce. Prawn Coconut Curry. Prawns in rich coconut sauce. Creamy Shrimps. Malai Jhinga. Chingri Malai Curry. This is one of those dishes I sort of threw together. Grabbed couple of fresh ingredients to work with…fresh shrimps, picked right out of […]
The Legendary Thalappakatti Biriyani – Dindigul Special
- 11
- March
- 2013
After a long gap, I prepared a fabulous biriyani to share with you all. This is yet one more version from the regional hit recipes. The legendary…Dindigul special ‘Thalapakattu Biriyani’. When I first heard the name…it sounded bit weird and funny. But, it did not stop me from sampling the food:) Looks like, Thalapakattu is […]
