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White Biryani Recipe – Masala Free Yoghurt Based Biriyani This is a Royal Khansama Biryani – A deliberately White Biryani. The Khansamas (Court appointed male stewards who took on the role of chefs) catered to Royalty as well as the British, during their rule. That’s probably why the spice is reduced. No …
Kaju Gobi – Cauliflower Stew with Cashew nuts Cauliflower, cooked tender in a cashew – coconut based stew with simple flavors makes for a rich and delightful, creamy stew. You are here: Home > Vegetarian & Egg Recipes > Kaju Gobi Recipe Name: Kaju Gobi Recipe Type: Vegetarian / Curry Author: Shana c/o …
Masala Fish Fry A dish is only as good as its ingredients. This holds especially true in the case of fish dishes. I have loads of great recipes for fish and I am heartbroken at the outcome sometimes because the fish just wasn’t cutting it. When ever I get the …
Spinach Pakora 50/50 This is my version of Palak Pakora aka Spinach Pakora. Pretty Awesomely Simple! Finely chopped Indian Spinach (Palak) is combined with a few other ingredients in a chick pea based batter and fried till golden and cooked through. Serve hot at tea time! Curious about the name? I …
Paneer and Potato Tikka Skewers These Paneer and Potato Tikka Skewers are reminiscent of the crisp chill, and fresh scents of luscious mountain tops. Fresh greenery, crisp vegetables, luscious paneer and tender marinated potatoes make these ‘Pahadi Paneer and Potato Tikkas HIGHLY TASTY ! The tangy, creamy marinade is made of my …
Indian Beef Roast Succulent Beef Cooked in Aromatic spices and Shallots before being stir fried with Onions Garlic and Ginger to perfection. Finger Licking Good! Indian Beef Roast
Prawns Biryani – Shrimp Biriyani What’s the only thing that is even better than homemade? *?*?*?*? GIVE UP? MOM MADE!:) Don’t you agree? Once you are married and living on your own, there’s nothing better than coming home to have some of your moms cooking. I’m just …
Nadan Mathi Curry – Spicy Tea Shop Sardine Curry Jayamma, runs a tea shop that serves lunch daily to hundreds of people. She has regular customers who keep coming back due to the quality of her ingredients and the taste of fabulous curries. She has been gracious enough to teach …
Tasty Prawns Fry – Fried Shrimp Who doesn’t get tempted by a platter full of delicious fried prawns? My kids often fight over who got more. Who am I kidding? I used to be the same before motherhood took its toll. 😉 This recipe is quite simple. It involves cooking the …
Boatman Fish Curry – Kumarakom – Kerala Kerala is known for its beautiful panoramic backwater stretches, lavish green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. One major backwater location is in the Kottayam district, where a network of rivers and canals empty into the great body of water called the Vembanad Lake. Located at Kumarakom, the …
Soft Fluffy Bhatura – Indian Puffed Bread using Yeast (Bhatoora) Bhatura is Fried, Puffed Indian Flat Bread that is leavened with Yeast. The addition of an egg yolk makes it soft and fluffy. Although there are many recipes for Bhatura, this yeast based one provides a softer bread, that remains …
Biriyani Tea / Masala Tea made at home Have you ever heard of Biriyani Tea? I never heard of it till my cousin mentioned it to me. A spiced and awakening tea much needed after a heavy meal such as Biriyani and other similar dishes at restaurants. One for the road! The …
Tomato Curry with Coconut Milk – Simple Kerala Style This Tomato Curry with Coconut milk is one of those recipes I fall back on… It’s quite yummy and quick to prepare too! God knows the troubles we face every day deciding what to cook for our families. I usually take more time …
Aloo Tikki Burger – Potato Patties Burger Under 30 Minutes Who said a Vegetarian Burger has to be tasteless? This Aloo Tikki Burger – Potato Patties Burger Under 30 Minutes is packed full of flavor. And it’s so easy that it can be made at any time! If you like McDonald’s McAloo Tikki®, you’ll …
Kadai Prawns – Creamy Wok Cooked Shrimp Creamy Yummy Kadai Prawns. This tasty prawns / shrimp dish is so easy to make. A very creamy, lip smacking gravy coats the prawns to make a very tasty dish indeed. My family enjoyed my last minute idea for a late Sunday Lunch. Serve with steamed …
Aloo Paratha – Stuffed Indian Flatbread with Cooked Potato Filling Aloo Paratha or Potato Paratha is an Indian flatbread that is rolled out, stuffed with a potato filling, folded into a little dumpling and then rolled out again to give you a stuffed flatbread. This is a hugely popular breakfast …
Kara Kuzhambu – Spicy Tangy South Indian Gravy with Vegetables Kara Kuzhambu (Kulambu) is a spicy thick gravy similar to Sambar. Unlike sambar, it usually contains 1-2 vegetables and not more. The combination of vegetables are varied. Tamarind is soaked ahead of time to get the sour juice extraction. This is …
Colocasia Root and Stem Curry with Jackfruit Seeds (Chembu, Chembin Thal, Chakkakuru Curry) I posted a very nice and simple curry for Chembu Asthram earlier. This dish takes it to another level by combining the stem of Colocasia along with Jackfruit Seeds to provide several layers of flavor! Thanks to …
Colocasia Curry – Taro Root – Chembu Curry (Asthram) Colocasia Curry or Chembu Ashtram- A nice comforting curry to be had with rice or ‘Kanji’ ( Rice Gruel / Porridge) Colocasia/ചേമ്പ് /Chembu, is also known as Elephant-ear, Taro, Cocoyam, Dasheen, and Eddoe in different languages. The smaller-sized ‘baby’ roots are best for this curry. This …
Capsicum Chicken Kadai – Shimla Mirch Chicken Kadhai I always love a good Kadai (Wok) cooked dish. My mouth watering Creamy Kadai Chicken, Red Kadai Chicken and Mango Kadai Chicken are all a testament to this. Yet another Kadai Chicken Recipe that incorporates a ground green chutney comprised of green capsicum …