Kerala, the tiny Indian state on the west coast, literally means the land of coconut trees. It is no secret that the diet is heavily dependent on coconuts – coconut flesh, coconut milk, coconut oil, tender coconut water, anything and everything is used. And since it is a coastal state, the protein of choice is…
Strawberry Ice Cream
My love for ice cream is legendary, so much so that my hubby has to keep a close watch on me whenever we pass the frozen dessert aisle at the grocery store. My all-time favorite flavor is creamy vanilla, there is something so comforting about a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Then comes coffee, butter…
Asparagus, Peas And Egg Masala
I love it that we are introduced to so many varieties of produce here, some familiar and some not so familiar ones. The end of winter is always a welcome sign. Spring brings with it some gorgeous produce. Not that I don’t enjoy winter melons and squashes. Still, I feel there is something special about…
Papaya Agua Fresca
The papaya is a highly under-appreciated fruit. When you think of tropical fruits, pineapple and mango comes to mind, but papaya seldom makes an impression. Growing up, we always had a tree or two of papaya in our garden. It is an extremely easy crop to grow if you have the right tropical conditions, of…
Oats, Quinoa And Almonds Breakfast Bowl With Plum Sauce
Breakfast is an area I have neglected on the blog. I seem to have shared just a couple of my favorites with you guys. On days when we are not having a traditional South Indian breakfast, a quick egg sandwich or a fancy fruity pancake, I resort to a bowl of cereal. Cheerios it is…
Saag Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese And Greens Curry) With Instant Naan
Nothing can compare to those carefree school days. Of course, kids have issues of their own to sort out when young. But all the huge issues that boggled us back then, seem almost inconsequential in the light of real life problems right now. I have very sweet memories of school. Like any school kid, I…
Homemade Strawberry Jam
Strawberries! How I love them!! When warmer temps roll around, I cannot wait to get my hands on some fresh, juicy, red strawberries. Then it’s milkshakes, popsicles, ice creams, puddings, breads and what-not all the time at our home… much to the amusement of the guys! This year, we went strawberry picking and came back…
Falooda {Rose Flavored Indian Dessert Beverage}
Every school kid looks forward to Friday evening. I know, mine does. I used to be the same when I was his age (ok, even now!). Growing up, Friday nights (or sometimes Saturday nights) were special. That’s when we went shopping, and most often, dined out. When I was a school kid in the 90s,…
Chicken Gyro Wraps {With Homemade Flatbreads, Grilled Chicken And Tzatziki Sauce}
If I had to survive on only one type of cuisine (other than Indian food) for the rest of my life, then that would be Mediterranean. I love Greek food, which makes up a part of Mediterranean cuisine. My favorite Greek food are gyros – lamb or chicken, it doesn’t matter. I have had it…
Murgh Saagwala {Chicken And Eggs In Spinach Gravy}
Whenever I make chicken curry or chicken masala (that refers to a a semi-gravy like Indian preparation), it always ends up being slightly different from the last time. And I sort of like it that way. I may add a pinch of something extra here, I may not have a usual ingredient that day or…
BBQ Chicken Sourdough Panini And Fried Shrimp Sub Sandwiches {For H-E-B #PrimoPicks}
Howdy! Today I get to combine two of my favorite things. Delicious sandwiches and an opportunity to try out products from my favorite grocer, H-E-B. Remember, I’ve told you before how I was never a great cook all along and how relocating thousands of miles away from home with a small baby kind of forced…
Mango Ice Cream Sundae {With Honey Roasted Cashews, Raspberries And Chocolate}
Drop what you’re doing and just ogle at this beauty, will ‘ya? You know you want it, I know you do! This is my second homemade ice cream recipe for this season and I went all out this time. Last month, I tried my hand at a vegan coconut milk version, but seriously, if you…
