The Story Of Krishna and Sudama
- 13
- November
- 2020
Story-telling is my new-found entertainment at home! From my Indian background, one of the oldest and most durable stories that have enthralled generations is mythologies! So, recently I happen to tell Lord Krishna and Sudama story to my little one. A True Friendship – Lord Krishna and Sudama This is a story that demolishes the […]
Kashmiri Shufta – A Sweet Medley
- 01
- January
- 2018
True cooking without handheld smartphone videos and plethora of food blogs to lean on! Hmmm, hard to believe, right? Looks like…I am still in the wonderland! I pretty much rely on the wisdom of culinary skills that has been passed on through generations! Just…close your eyes…dream back to your childhood, recall the fainest aroma that […]
Pineapple Gojju – Hot, Sweet & Tangy
- 22
- July
- 2017
On the other day…while flipping through the old-oldest log, I came across this lovely recipe. Pineapple Gojju — Hot, Sweet and Tangy dish. Its one of the wonderful recipe that I somehow missed to post! It was like “forever” in my draft! Anyway…nothing is too late. So, please feel free to check this out. Ingredients 2 […]
Mutton-Potato Korma – The Predictable Platter
- 30
- July
- 2014
I have got this weird idea of pairing the meat with whatever vegetables I come across! My hands can never repeat the item I have experimented, twice in a row!! So, there is no predictability in my kitchen! Absolutely…off the hook!!! However, there are some occasions, I go by the plan, you see! Do, follow […]
Paal Paniyaram – Snowy Day Breakfast
- 25
- March
- 2014
Another snowy day sets in and the ice-age has began! Given the cold and icy weather…a warm breakfast seemed in order this morning. I browsed the pantry for a while and decided on ‘Paal Paniyaram’. Its technically a dessert, and calls for too much of sugar than I would normally use, but the day needed […]
Coconut Fudge – Treat Yourself
- 22
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Coconut Burfi.Thengai Burfi. Nariyal ki Burfi. Coconut Fudge. Candied coconut. I love Madras Shree Mithai special ‘Nariyal ki burfi’ . Although I don’t want to rule out their other house specialties like ‘gajjar ka halwa (carrot fudge), badam kheer (almond milk), soan papdis and jilebis. If given a chance, I would gladly […]
How To Grate Fresh Coconut!
- 27
- March
- 2013
Now a days, Wiki How teaches you everything! And its so irresistible to refrain from trying few things, immediately. Right now, I am hooked up with ‘Kitchen Essentials’ kind of stuff! So, here you go…my take on How To’s. Stick around, more such postings are coming up… Select a good quality coconut. Shake them and […]
Chicken Ishtu – Irresistible Kerala Style Ishtu!
- 19
- March
- 2013
Also Known As: Chicken Stew, Chicken Moilee. Chicken Molee, Kozhi Thenga-Paal Curry. Over the years, my taste in food has changed, and so are my recipes. I hope, this blog will continue to chronicle those changes. This is one such recipe, I found very convincing to try. I can say,…I was very pleased with my […]
Thai Basil-Coconut Shrimps Curry – Aromatic It Is!
- 18
- June
- 2012
Also known as: Thai Green Curry with Shrimps, Thai Coconut Shrimps Curry. Honestly, I couldn’t recall the exact recipe of the above pictures. I know, it sounds ridiculous…but I whipped this several months ago during a cold winter-spring night. Oh, I was so excited to spot a fresh bunch of basil leaves in the market […]
Cous Cous Pudding – Indian Style
- 28
- August
- 2011
Couscous-Siruparuppu Payasam: Couscous Kheer. Couscous Pradhaman. Ingredients: Wheat couscous 1 cup Split mung dal 1/2 cup Jaggery/brown sugar 3/4 cup Fresh coconut milk 2 cups Cardamom 3 crushed Cashew nuts 10 Raisin 1 fistful Ghee few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat ghee. Fry the nuts and raisin. Set aside. In the same oil, […]
