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…
Spicy Salmon Tikka
Spicy, tangy, succulent pieces of salmon fish grilled to perfection makes for a delectable treat. Enjoy with rice, naan, rotis and other breads. Though fish is an essential part of our diet, I am easily bored making the same fish curry or masala fried fish over and over again. We love this Amritsar style fried fish, but…
Semiya Payasam {A Rich Indian Dessert}
A rich and sweet pudding made with milk and vermicelli, laced with fragrant saffron and cardamom, this payasam or kheer is a beloved Indian dessert. I wrote out a draft for this post in 2013, back when I started this blog. I had always wanted to document the recipe for my favorite Indian desserts of…
Mushroom, Corn & Peas Pulao
A delicious and aromatic one pot rice dish, this pulao recipe uses tons of colorful vegetables like mushrooms, corn, peas and carrots. Great for packing in lunch boxes too. It is the last weekend of summer holidays and Boy will start first grade on Monday. It seems as if we did nothing and everything this summer….
Banana Chocolate Malt Shake + Wolf Gourmet Blender Giveaway
A delicious way to shake away those mid-morning or late afternoon blues, this banana and malted chocolate shake is so easy to make. Disclaimer: This is a product review article written for Wolf Gourmet in exchange for receiving their High Performance Blender for my personal use. All opinions stated here are mine and are true to my personal…
Sweet-Potato Bhajji {Chickpea Flour Battered Sweet-Potato Fritters}
The most basic and simplest of Indian snacks, a plate of piping hot bhajji (bhajiye or pakore) is an all-time favorite. Usually made with potatoes, I have used sweet potatoes to add a surprising twist to these spicy chickpea flour battered fritters. I am back with yet another Indian snack recipe. And as a bonus, this…
Mango Kesari {Mango Flavored Semolina Pudding}
Mango kesari or mango flavored semolina pudding is a simple but utterly decadent summer dessert. Made by cooking semolina with cardamom flavored sweet mango pulp, this golden dessert is a treat for the senses! Mangoes are still here and if you haven’t got enough of this sweet, golden fruit, I have a delightful recipe to…
Zucchini Corn Fritters
These delicious pan-fried fritters are the healthier cousin of our beloved vade and pakore. Bursting with the flavors of fresh zucchini and corn, these are a snap to make and goes great along with your evening cuppa or even as a side for your main meal. There’s something about fried foods that holds a universal allure for the…
Sparkling Mango Mint Lemonade
Fresh and zingy, this sparkling mango lemonade with hints of mint will have you looking forward to the hotter days. Summer, bring it on!! So here’s the deal. By the time you guys read this, I’ll be somewhere up in the clouds, flying home to India for our vacation. I’ve been humming “I’m leaving on…
Adai Dosa {Savory Mixed Lentil Crepes}
Adai dosa is a kind of savory lentil crepes made in South India. Apart from the soaking time for lentils, the adais come together really quickly once the batter is made. Great choice for a healthy breakfast, after school snack or even light dinner. You must have heard of dosa, the ubiquitous South Indian breakfast…
Rose Lemonade
There’s nothing like a tall, cool glass of homemade lemonade to beat the summer heat. This pretty-in-pink rose lemonade made by adding rose syrup to a rosemary infused lemonade is a delicious twist on the classic. I cannot believe that we are almost halfway through the year. Time seems to run in leaps and bounds,…
Savory Aloo Masala French Toast Rollups
These savory French toast rollups filled with a flavorful aloo (potato) masala and served with two kinds of chutneys are easy to make, delicious, and perfect for Sunday brunch. Also includes recipes for a fresh & spicy green chutney made with cilantro & chilies, and a sweet & tangy chutney made with dates & tamarind….
