Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Savoury Tea time Tapioca – Easiest Preparation Tapioca is loved throughout Kerala. People love it in all forms, savoury, sweet, fried chips.. One item that will always cause any Keralite to salivate just by the thought is Kappa and Ulli Chamanthi (tapioca with shallot relish/chutney). It is prepared by simply …
Kozhi Pidi (Malabar Special Curried Chicken and Dumplings) Kozhi Pidi is a special Malabar dish, that is prepared on occasions, like for the new groom, soon after the wedding, or special guests. It is also cooked by cooking enthusiasts whenever they are in the mood for something special. The process may …
Mutta Bajji | Egg Bajji | Battered Fried Egg Fritters Kerala Thattukada Egg Bajji. This is how I love to serve Kerala ‘Thattukada’ (street vendors) Mutta Bajji or ‘Egg Bajji’ at home. This is the perfect batter if you are looking for it. The Bajjis are nice and soft, yet …
Chicken Doner Kebab Wrap I love wraps! It’s one of my favourite things to eat at any time. Whenever I go out (for eats) with my sister or cousins, I usually end up getting a wrap of some sort. There’s something about warm pita bread and, hot-spicy-creamy fillings that make …
Fish Curry without Fish – Vegan Fish Curry It tastes just like Kerala Fish curry, yet it is Vegan. And no it is not a Millenials recipe, it’s actually a traditional one. It’s a lovely curry for my Vegan friends to try out. You need raw plantain with is our …
Pavakka Thoran | Kaippakka Thoran | Kerala Bitter gourd with Coconut Bitter gourd has such a bad reputation, especially among the kiddos. I feel that this is a taste that grows on you as you grow older. I for one love Bitter gourd. In this recipe, we make a Pavakka …
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu, Chicken and Mushrooms Chinese Hot and sour soup (酸辣湯) originates from the Northern part of China. Sichuan style hot and sour soup is spicy, sour, savoury and extremely tasty! This soup is said to aid in digestion and also increases appetite. I have …
Paneer Lababdar – A delicious Recipe for Restaurant Paneer What does Lababdar mean? The word Lababdar has a Mughal origin. And those dishes termed Lbabdar, no doubt have some Mughal influence. Although there is no exact translation to the word, it is used to describe delectable, rich dishes that are …
Special Pachadi (My special Pachadi with Eggplant and Bitter Gourd) My special Pachadi, is a recipe adapted from my mother’s recipes. She is always making delicious Yoghurt based dishes like this. Eggplant and Bitter gourd are two vegetables, that get hated on a LOT! Try this recipe, where eggplant …
Dalgona Coffee #Trending Social Media Coffee during the Covid-19 outbreak Dalgona Coffee is the current Viral sensation, A thick, creamy, frothy iced Latte. What’s the fuss? It is eye capturing, making it a hit on your Social Media feeds, and it is delicious!! The froth stays thick and creamy till …
Parippu Vada – Lentil / Dal Fritters If you ask me what my favourite Kerala tea-time snack is. I will instantly say Parippu vada! Not that I don’t like popular choices like Pazham Pori and Uzhunu Vada. Parippu vada is just my favourite. I gravitate towards it in a tea …
Zaira’s Chocolate Cake | Classic Chocolate Zaira, my eldest, turned 16 on the 13th of March, 2020. Sweet sixteen. My baby girl has always been a sweet soul. She is kind, and always giving us such immense joy, since the day she was born. I used to pray before I …
Medovic – Russian Honey Cake The ‘Medovic’ is the Russian Honey Cake, A labour of love, but with this recipe, you can get fantastic results. 10 Super thin semi-Biscuit like sponge cake layers held together with a whimsical Whipped cream topping, flavoured with Dulce de leche (caramel) and ‘Burnt Honey’… Yes, …
Panchratna Dal Palak ( Mixed Dal and Spinach ) Panchratna Dal is a dal (lentil) dish that is very popular in India. As the name suggests, it is made by combining five of the common to Indian households. It is also known as Panchmel dal. The word “Panchratna” means Five Jewels. Lentils …
Kale Thoran | How to cook Kale and make it Yummy! Are you still someone who has not included Kale into your diet? If you are not having fun including Kale, into your salads, you might want to try cooking with it. It’s delicious! Kale is King Do you know …
The video for this Recipe is only available on my Malayalam Channel. Kalyana Veetile Biryani – Chicken Dum Biryani In Kerala, people are passionate when it comes to Biryani. Each region may have its signature style of Biryani. Everyone may have their favourite type of Biryani, but something we all …
(Video for this recipe is available only on My Malayalam Channel) What is Manjali Biryani? Manjali / Manjaly is a small village in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. Manjali is famous for Halwa (sweet) and more recently a variety of Biryani. My sister in law is also from there. So here’s …
Kerala Crab Masala – All in one pot and delicious. I tried to make this Crab Masala as simple as possible… Really, once you’ve cleaned the crab, the rest is just a 1-2-3 recipe. I am a little squeamish when handling the live crab. I follow the humane method of placing the …
Millennials just love Avocado toast. So much so, that Americans spend around $900,000 per month ($10.4M a year) on just this particular snack alone. Mashed Avocado, slapped on a piece of toast, with a topping of choice, comes with a hefty price tag, costing anywhere from $6-$11. Why on earth …
Mandi Spice Mix can be used to marinate your chicken or flavour rice for Mandi Rice dishes. Very little of this spice mix is needed as, it is a robust and strong blend. I would use only 2 tsp for 1 kg of Chicken. Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, Tomato paste and …