Methi Poori – Delightful Brunch
- 18
- December
- 2013
Looking back, it was one of the best brunch I have ever made! It was a cold winter day…like any other boring weekend, I had all those predictable errands to run! Yet, I managed to cook this dish! Well, its a strange choice for a midday meal, I admit! But, guess what? It turned out […]
Roasted Pistachios – A Snack To Live On
- 11
- December
- 2013
Most of the snacks from the market are only ‘ready to eat processed junks’! Generally low in nutrition and high in calories. Sometimes also with too much of addictive like…salt, sugar preservatives and high fructose corn syrup. All pretty unhealthy stuff to rely on. Well, if you got plenty of time like me…you can fix […]
How To Make Tomato Sauce
- 10
- December
- 2013
The basic tomato sauce is a good foundation to many Indian recipes. I can’t imagine a feast without this secret ingredient in my pantry. Tomatoes are rich in flavor and high in liquid content. So, when you thicken it up into a sauce it turns out its potent qualities even more. Whenever time permits, I […]
How To Make Rice Flour
- 10
- December
- 2013
Today’s how to’s is a simple recipe of homemade rice flour. Yet, very demanding ingredient in an Indian household. If you are already smart enough to prepare this at home…give yourself a quick pat on your back. Oh yes, you are not only saving money, also practicing a healthy lifestyle. We are using quite a […]
Radish Raita – Relish The Freshness
- 03
- December
- 2013
Mullangi Thayir Pachadi. Mulli Raita. Here is an easy recipe of simple radish raita, that will also be a great side dish to your meal. Generally, I love cooking this salad during peak summer. Its crisp, refreshing taste lingers in my mind! And, the absolute freshness makes me to crave for it even now in […]
Crunchy Fried Calamari – Entice Your Guests
- 02
- December
- 2013
This is a perfect appetizer for this cold weather. You can put it together with minimal fuss, so this is also a great dish to prepare on a busy working day. Its a flexible recipe…use any kind of coatings as you like. I rolled these squids in lemon juice, followed by all purpose flour (sprinkled […]
Ilaneer – Drink The Nature
- 29
- November
- 2013
I feel terrible to give you all a recipe for ‘Tender Coconut Water’. I mean, that’s really nothing from my part, right! Just break open the nature’s best harvest and empty the contents, that’s it. So, to add some twist to this humble common man’s drink…I topped it with some shredded tender coconut pieces and […]
Chutneys – Great Dips and Spreads
- 27
- November
- 2013
Nothing says, “this tiffin rocks”, unless until…you spread those great dips around. People are generally thrilled to see more side dishes for their basic carbohydrate diet. Thus, these (otherwise bland) idlies and dosas get an instant enrichment. If you still don’t agree with me, try this test yourself! Do not take pain to make any […]
Gourmet Food Gift – Happy Thanks Giving
- 25
- November
- 2013
We are rapidly approaching the busy holiday season, here. And, there are still some more festivals left on the calender! Well…I am single-handedly unprepared for the rush of the upcoming events! How are you guys, holding up there? So…for today’s recipe, I didn’t invent anything new. Just assembled bunch of ingredients that I fancied into […]
Meen Pollichathu – Aromatic Treat
- 24
- November
- 2013
Other Names: Fish fry in plantain leaf wrap. Grilled fish in plantain leaf wrap. Kerala Style Meen Varuval. Vazhailai – Poricha Meen. If you have been keeping up with this blog since 2005, you would see the pattern here. I am a sucker for seafood. I also feel that no other food is worth making. […]
