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…
Aam Panna {Indian Green Mango Summer Cooler}
This recipe has been on my bucket list for the blog for such a long time now. Most of the recipes on this blog are happy accidents or delightful surprises from my kitchen. I rarely chart a proper course of action as to what to post and when. But I was adamant that aam panna…
Fish Moilee {Keralan Fish Stew}
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…
Garlic Butter Pasta With Herbed Chicken
I love a good pasta dish, but sometimes the sauce instead of elevating the dish, weighs it down and becomes too heavy for a weeknight dinner. If you’ve ever felt that way and do not include pasta too often in your meal plan, then this recipe is for you. This pasta recipe is light and…
Red Wine-Braised Chicken And Mushrooms {Almost Coq Au Vin}
I thought lady winter had forgotten all about us Texans. I was wrong. She just decided to pay us a late visit. Winters are hard, no doubt, even in this time and age when our homes are automatically heated with the flip of a button and our bodies are hugged by the warmth of fabric….
Chettinad Chicken Curry {Chicken In A Spicy, Roasted Coconut Curry}
Chettinad cuisine from Tamil Nadu is known for its spicy and delectable creations. There are many variations of roasted coconut curries in the South, but the Chettinad one is special because of the use of a host of aromatic spices. The spice list consists of dried red chilis, coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper, cloves, cardamom…
Herb Roasted Chicken With Vegetables
There is nothing as quintessentially western as a dinner of roast meat with a side of vegetables. Today I bring you my tried and tested method for oven-roasted chicken and vegetables. Extremely comforting and easy to put together, perfect for the cold wave hitting us right now. Just fill up a baking pan, place it…
Chicken Tikka Kebabs And Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is as Indian and as non-Indian you can get at the same time. Developed originally in Britain to satisfy the population’s craving for mild curry, tikka masala holds a prominent place in Indian restaurants around the world. Its beauty lies in the fact that it is quite easy to prepare at home…
Baked Parmesan Eggplant Fingers With Cilantro Tzatziki Sauce
Here, take a closer look at these beauties. I will wait till you ogle, drool and maybe whistle at these lovely things. These are eggplant/aubergine/brinjal finger ‘fries’ – thick slices of a fresh, plump eggplant coated with shredded parmesan cheese and baked in the oven till golden crisp. Aren’t they absolutely beautiful?!! I couldn’t decide…
Egg Drop Soup
Which is the easiest and most popular soups of all time? Some would say it is chicken noodle soup. But I would say it is the egg drop soup. If you are feeling low, in a real hurry or just need a comforting bowl of soup, all you need on hand are two ingredients –…
Fish Tacos With Pan-Seared, Herb-Crusted Tilapia And Fresh Salsa
Yoo-hoo… I am back! I hope you guys missed me. Please humor me and say yes, won’t ya? I took some time out, traveled to India, and met with our dearest family. Except for the occasional blog post, I was pretty much out of the loop and offline. And guess what? I kind of liked…
