This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetenYourSummer #CollectiveBias A cold, sweet and creamy milkshake is a worthy indulgence any time, especially during the hot summer days. This peanut butter coconut caramel milkshake is ready in 3 simple steps. I bet there is no one…
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…
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…
Coconut Burfi {Indian Coconut Fudge}
Coconut burfi is one of the most popular Indian sweets around festival time. Get the fast and easy recipe to make perfectly set coconut burfi every time. Coconut burfi or thenga burfi is one of my most favorite sweet treats ever. I’ve only ever had it homemade with freshly grated coconut, flavored with freshly pounded…
Pineapple Pachadi {Pineapple In Spiced Coconut-Yogurt Curry}
Pachadi is a mildly spiced coconut and yogurt based curry made with seasonal vegetables or fruits. This pineapple pachadi is sweet, tangy and spicy, providing a delicious accompaniment to the traditional Kerala sadya (vegetarian feast). Can you believe that it is almost September? Granted that summer school holidays seemed to stretch forever this year, but…
Carrot Chai Coconut Cake With Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
This incredibly moist carrot cake made with organic sweet carrots, brewed tea, chai spices and coconut is topped with brown sugar cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut flakes. Stunning and delicious, this carrot-chai-coconut cake makes for an amazing Easter brunch dessert. Can you believe it’s almost Easter? I was just going through our schedule for…
Chocolate-Dipped Almond & Orange Cookies
These easy to make slice and bake cookies dotted with toasted almonds and bright orange zest are dipped in melted chocolate and topped with coconut flakes, for an enticing Christmas treat. Winter break is here. It’s Christmas week. And baby, is it cold outside!! But, this is the perfect weather for warm cookies, enjoyed with a hot cuppa…
Shrimp Coconut Curry {Kerala Style Chemmeen Curry}
A toothsome shrimp curry made with a spicy coconut sauce, straight from the land of coconuts and seafood, Kerala. Enjoy this delicious shrimp or prawns curry with rice and your favorite vegetables. When we were little, eating shrimp or prawns was a treat. There were certain seasons when it was freely available and at certain…
Simple Gluten Free Banana-Coconut Bread {Made With Rice Flour}
This simple beginner’s recipe for a moist gluten free banana bread uses regular rice flour. Coconut flakes add interest and texture to the bread. A great recipe using simple everyday pantry essentials. So, this is banana bread recipe number 4 on the blog; number 6, if you count the two variations of muffin recipes with…
Apple Coconut Burfi
Make these colorful and easy apple and coconut fudge bars (burfi or barfi) for a delicious treat. Soft, slightly chewy and utterly delicious, these moreish burfi are made with the goodness of juicy red apples and fresh coconut, flavored with cardamom and saffron, and topped with pistachios and almonds. As I sit down to draft…
Papaya, Banana & Coconut Muffins
Muffins are my go-to snacks. I started my muffin love-affair by baking regular muffins and gradually tried to make them healthier and more delicious by adding or removing various ingredients. Nowadays I use whole wheat flour or oat flour, omit the eggs and butter, and still end up with perfectly fluffy, most and delicious muffins….
Beans Thoran/Poriyal {South Indian Style Green Beans And Coconut Stir Fry}
Whenever I post a new recipe, people have either one of two reactions. If it is someone who has known me for a while (read, since childhood), they are truly amazed at my culinary transformation. As for the rest, well, there are some who offer constructive criticism and others who even request certain recipes. But…
