A quick stir-fried rice recipe that uses green papaya, mango, turmeric and a tadka of simple spices and nuts to make a one-pot meal that is ready in under 10 minutes. Great to pack in lunch boxes as well. Papaya was one fruit which I never valued when it was growing wildly in our backyard back…
Godhumai Pidi Kozhukkatai {Sweet Wheat Flour Dumplings}
Steamed, healthy, easy to make, sweet wheat flour dumplings (kozhukkatai) are the perfect after-school snack or breakfast. When I was little, one of my favorite foods (read – ‘the only breakfast that I ate without making a face’) were steamed, sweet kozhukkattai a.k.a, dumplings. Traditional kozhukkatai is made with rice flour with some freshly grated…
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…
Mutton Chukka Varuval {South Indian Mutton Fry}
This pan-roasted mutton fry is made by cooking tender goat meat in caramelized onions, ginger, garlic and other spices. The meat is done when it is dark, spicy and falls off the bone. Pairs great with rice dishes and flat-breads alike or as a side with cocktails. It is probably not the best thing for…
Mango-Berry Layered Lassi Popsicles
Fruity, creamy and delicious, these colorful layered lassi popsicles are made by layering mango lassi and berry lassi. With a hint of cardamom and mint, these yogurt pops are the best summer treats! My favorite summer activity is coming up different kinds of popsicles. No kidding. And fruity ones are my absolute favorite. Remember I…
Cardamom Mint Lassi
One of the most delicious and healthiest summer drinks ever, the traditional sweet lassi (Indian yogurt beverage) is really easy to make. This recipe has been flavored with cardamom and fresh mint leaves for a creamy, delightful drink. Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Sometimes it is sunny and warm like spring…
Paneer Badam Kheer
Contrary to what people think, food bloggers do not spend 24 hours slaving over a stove. Or do they? Am I missing out on something? I don’t think so. I think that depending on the situation, cooking can either be a chore or fun. It cannot be fun all the time, can it? But if…
Egg Masala
A simple egg masala is probably the one recipe I have made the most number of times. It is so basic and such a regular fixture in our diet, I can make it with my eyes closed. Egg masala is what we have when we don’t want to eat meat yet need something substantial than…
Chicken Cutlets {Indian Chicken Croquettes}
Piping hot, freshly fried, spicy cutlets are a favorite tea time snack. They are not exceptionally hard to make but do require a little bit of free time to prep.The only downside to these is obviously the deep-frying part. But we must indulge once in a while, don’t you think so? I spent my childhood…
Meethi Seviyan Parfait
Okay, a small disclaimer first. This was a totally unexpected dessert. I set out to do something else and ended up with something entirely different. But hey, if it works, everyone wins, right? It all began when I spotted a call for action posted on FB by a dear blogger buddy Sonal (Simplyvegetarian777) asking us…
Spicy Mutton Curry {Rajasthani Laal Maas}
There are some days when a spicy curry seems absolutely essential to a good meal. Mutton or goat is the preferred meat of choice throughout India and depending on the region, there are many signature dishes. One such recipe comes from Rajasthan, the land of deserts, palaces, mystique and spicy food. As the name signifies,…
Amritsari Fish Fry
Amritsari fish is a spicy and tangy deep-fried snack native to the Punjab region. Every culture in the world has their version of fried fish. There is something deeply satisfying about fried stuff, no doubt. Amritsari fried fish is made by coating fish in a spicy and tangy chickpeas flour batter and then deep-frying in…
