The famed Malabar Chicken Biryani is made by layering an aromatic and herby chicken masala with fluffy rice, crunchy fried onions (birista), nuts, dried fruits and ghee in a large pot. This is then sealed and cooked slowly in steam (dum method) to get this incredibly aromatic and toothsome chicken biryani that is quite literally…
Spiced Buttermilk Drink (Sambhaaram/Majjige/Chaas)
This traditional spiced buttermilk drink is old-school but brilliantly effective in the summer heat. Spiced buttermilk or yogurt drink is known by many names throughout India (sambhaaram, morum vellam, majjige, masala chaas, mattha) and is a healthy way to beat the heat. We are in the middle of a heat wave with heat indices well into the 100s….
Easy South Indian Chutney Recipes
This trio of fresh chutney recipes are a must-have at South Indian breakfasts. Get recipes for coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and green chutney (coriander-mint chutney). So… I promised you guys in my epic Idli/Dosa post that I would post the recipes for common South Indian chutney recipes soon. I had actually shot the chutney pics…
Almond Yogurt Chicken Korma
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ProgressIsPerfection #CBias #CollectiveBias This creamy chicken korma curry made with almond milk yogurt is naturally dairy-free, making it a great option for those who are lactose intolerant. Mildly spiced and fragrant, it goes great with rice and Indian…
Failproof Idli & Dosa Batter | Crisp Dosas & Fluffy Idlis Every Time
Idli & Dosa are two of the healthiest and most popular South Indian breakfast foods. Learn my fail-proof method for perfectly fermented batter to make crisp dosas and fluffy idlis every time. Idlis and dosas are probably the most popular breakfast foods in India. Though they originated in South India, idlis and dosas have gained…
Palak Puri With Tomato Chutney
Perfectly puffed palak puri (spinach puffed breads) served with a quick spicy-sweet tomato chutney makes for an easy and wholesome Indian meal. I get so excited when puri is on the menu. When I used to live in a hostel during my college and early career days, every time I visited home, I had one…
Thandai Sheet Cake With Saffron Frosting
Thandai mix is a fragrant mixture of nuts and spices used to make beverages and desserts. Here, this homemade thandai mix is used to make an eggless sheet cake. Decorated with saffron whipped cream cheese frosting and tons of colorful sprinkles, it makes for a stunning Holi dessert! Do you like sprinkles? I love them…
Sabudana Kheer/Javvarisi Payasam
Simple but heart-warming, this creamy kheer made with sabudana or javvarisi (sago pearls) is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I know you haven’t heard from me in a while. The last week was a bit busy and stressful. On top of that, my external hard drive conked after a freak power outage. It had…
Undan Pori {Whole-Wheat Banana Fritters}
These rustic, deep-fried fritters made with whole-wheat flour, jaggery and banana are a popular snack from Kerala. Undan pori is best enjoyed with a hot cup of chai! Undan pori which translates to ‘fried dough balls’ are a charming, rustic teatime snack from Kerala. They are a staple at road-side chaya kada or small eateries…
Beef Ularthiyathu {Kerala Beef Fry}
Tender chunks of beef are slow-roasted with aromatic spices, coconut pieces (thenga kothu) and curry leaves to make this classic Kerala style beef fry. My son who is super picky about several Indian foods (mostly because he doesn’t like the way curry sticks to his fingers) goes absolutely bonkers when beef ularthiyathu is on the…
Everyday Chicken Masala/Curry
An easy Indian chicken masala dish that you can make at home with a few pantry staples makes for a great weeknight meal along with rice or flatbreads. Hello and Happy New Year! I am here with my first recipe in the new year and this is an easy but delicious one. Everyone loves a…
Top 17 Of 2017 – A Recipe Roundup
A list of the top 17 recipes of 2017. Pin them, save them or bookmark them to make in the New Year! I can think of nothing but the oft-used expression of someone at the threshold of a new year, “Oh my, how time has flown! I cannot believe that we’re at the end of…
