These rustic, deep-fried fritters made with whole-wheat flour, jaggery and banana are a popular snack from Kerala. Undan pori is best enjoyed with a hot cup of chai! Undan pori which translates to ‘fried dough balls’ are a charming, rustic teatime snack from Kerala. They are a staple at road-side chaya kada or small eateries…
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…
Winter Spice Orange Tea
Cinnamon and cardamom infused tea is sweetened with freshly squeezed orange juice to make this delicious and soothing winter spice orange tea. It’s the perfect hot beverage to enjoy on winter days or cool summer nights. How has winter been treating you so far? It has been absolutely brutal here; by Texan standards, that is….
Cheerios Yogurt Caramel Tartlets
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias These mini tarts have a crunchy cereal crust and are topped with fruit yogurt, fresh berries and a homemade caramel sauce. A great snack or light dessert made in under half an hour! Do you…
Everyday Chicken Masala/Curry
An easy Indian chicken masala dish that you can make at home with a few pantry staples makes for a great weeknight meal along with rice or flatbreads. Hello and Happy New Year! I am here with my first recipe in the new year and this is an easy but delicious one. Everyone loves a…
Top 17 Of 2017 – A Recipe Roundup
A list of the top 17 recipes of 2017. Pin them, save them or bookmark them to make in the New Year! I can think of nothing but the oft-used expression of someone at the threshold of a new year, “Oh my, how time has flown! I cannot believe that we’re at the end of…
Vanilla-Lemon Pound Cake With Cranberry Glaze
Not a big fan of Christmas fruit cake? Actually, me neither. This soft, buttery and moist vanilla-lemon pound cake with a festive cranberry glaze is perfect for you then! Hey, you guys! I hope you are enjoying winter wherever you are and enjoying time with loved ones on Christmas break. I’ve been baking cookies with…
Vanilla-Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These melt-in-the-mouth vanilla thumbprint cookies are filled with silky chocolate ganache and topped with a touch of sea salt. They are perfect for Christmas or any time! I am back with another cookie recipe, just in time for Christmas. I love thumbprint cookies, they are just so cute! My son doesn’t like jam filled thumbprint…
Chai Tea Crinkle Cookies
These chai tea crinkle cookies made with milk tea and chai spices make a delightful and unique addition to your Christmas cookie platter. Best enjoyed with a cup of tea! Hello, my dear lovelies. Hope you are well and ready to indulge, because this is the season for cookies, cakes, puddings, and all things nice….
Orange-Cinnamon Hot Chocolate
A mug of spiced hot chocolate is just what you need to warm up on cold December evenings. This hot chocolate made with fresh orange zest, dark chocolate and a touch of cinnamon is thick, creamy, and simply out-of-this-world delicious! Hot chocolate is the quintessential winter drink that warms the heart and nourishes the soul….
Pear Yogurt Cake
A rustic yogurt cake topped with sweet, soft pears and a dusting of cinnamon sugar is worthy of both your dessert and breakfast tables. I have been researching a proper yogurt cake. Not a cake that has a spoon or two of yogurt, but one which has the distinctive light tang from full-fat yogurt. It…
Vegan Thai Iced Tea
Enjoy creamy iced tea swirled with almond milk in this vegan version of the famed Thai iced tea. I know what you are thinking. An iced tea recipe in December? Well, if you live in the south, it shouldn’t surprise you that much. I mean, it has been touching 80 degrees Fahrenheit lately, no kidding….
