This traditional spiced buttermilk drink is old-school but brilliantly effective in the summer heat. Spiced buttermilk or yogurt drink is known by many names throughout India (sambhaaram, morum vellam, majjige, masala chaas, mattha) and is a healthy way to beat the heat. We are in the middle of a heat wave with heat indices well into the 100s….
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…
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…
Mom’s Spicy Chicken Roast
This is the most indulgent, lip-smackingly delicious chicken preparation I’ve ever shared on the blog. It is an old family favorite. In fact, mom prepares chicken this way most of the time. Chicken roast refers to a method of cooking rather than any special recipe or ingredient list. It is different from a regular chicken…
Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
Today’s recipe is a true gem, borrowed from the small island nation of Sri Lanka just south of India. Sri Lankan cuisine shares many similarities with South Indian cuisine, especially those of Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu cuisines. This probably has to do with geographical and cultural similarities. In my quest to try different kinds…
Fish Moilee {Keralan Fish Stew}
Kerala, the tiny Indian state on the west coast, literally means the land of coconut trees. It is no secret that the diet is heavily dependent on coconuts – coconut flesh, coconut milk, coconut oil, tender coconut water, anything and everything is used. And since it is a coastal state, the protein of choice is…
Chettinad Chicken Curry {Chicken In A Spicy, Roasted Coconut Curry}
Chettinad cuisine from Tamil Nadu is known for its spicy and delectable creations. There are many variations of roasted coconut curries in the South, but the Chettinad one is special because of the use of a host of aromatic spices. The spice list consists of dried red chilis, coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper, cloves, cardamom…
Spicy Shrimp/Prawn Roast With Cumin (Jeera)
My Facebook followers will remember my post showing you pictures of delicious curries/entrées good enough for entertaining this Holiday season. This shrimp roast is an easy to make, lip-smacking recipe from dear mom. She makes it when a simple shrimp/prawn curry or shrimp fry won’t do. It can be tricky to infuse a lot of…
Kongunadu Chicken {Country Style Spicy Chicken}
This is my go-to chicken recipe, especially when I am hard-pressed for time and require something easy yet flavorful. It is also one of the few recipes I’ve tried and absolutely loved from a cookery show on television. I don’t remember the exact name of this particular dish. Maybe it doesn’t have one since it…
Easy Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk
It is no secret that I am a big fan of coconut milk. And also chicken. Whenever I tire of the fiery hot chili or black pepper based chicken curries, I turn to coconut milk for relief. This curry is not exactly the popular Keralan chicken stew, but close. This is somewhat a twisted creation,…
