Grilled Whole Chicken – Using Homemade Marinade

Yay, I grilled whole chicken, Yes I did, Yes I did… Last Friday, we fired up our grill, the first and the much awaited grilling of this Summer. I didn’t even let the thoughts of grilling chicken wings or legs… »

Chicken Pilaf or Pilau and Beetroot-Carrot Raita

Easy, flavorful one pot meal that can be made ahead of time… Hope everyone is staying calm and safe in Boston, Middle East and India. My heart goes out to all the innocent victims in Boston. Natural calamities are hard… »

Shrimp Tikka Masala Recipe – Easy to make

Succulent shrimp tikka masala… It was a beautiful weekend, weather wise. But I was so sick and stayed home blowing my nose and drinking chukku kaapi. On last Friday I dined at a Thai restaurant and had tom yum goong,… »

Jaggery Kinnathappam- Baked and Gluten Free

Kinnathappam with a twist, jaggery or brown cane sugar is added instead of granulated sugar… Remember my kinnathappam post? If you haven’t read that post yet, here you go. Kinnathappam is my mom’s speciality dessert, I continue to brag that… »

Green Chilly Beef Roast

I like my beef cooked this way… I would like to point out that in North America roast beef means beef roasted in an oven, usually it’s a large slice of beef and it’s not cubed or cut into chunks…. »

Saffron Rice Pudding – Gluten Free

Anything with a hint of saffron tastes heavenly… My weekend started off with a bang. Yesterday, London link magazine’s special 2nd anniversary issue was launched. I was extremely delighted to see my interview and my recipes, the beautifully written article… »

Peach and Dried Cranberry Chutney

One of the most delicious chutneys I had in a while… I am so much in love with this chutney. This was one of the side dishes that I served for yesterday’s thanksgiving dinner and was a big hit. I… »

Chicken Fry – Kerala Style – Mom’s recipe and the best recipe

  The best chicken fry in the whole world… One of my fondest memories of Eid is waking up to the mesmerizing smell of fried chicken. My mom knows that nothing could possibly wake me up but the smell of… »

Chatti Pathiri or Layered Crepes and Chicken made in a pan – Malabar Speciality

Yet another favorite Malabar dish… Hope everyone had a wonderful Eid celebration. We had a double celebration, Eid and my hubby’s birthday with our dear friends. I had spent most of the time in the kitchen over the weekend. Last… »

Shrimp Moli or Moilee

Hands down, the best shrimp dish ever… Wishing everyone a happy ramadan. In Canada, ramadan has started on last Friday. Since it’s Summer the Sun sets at 9 pm, so we are having a long fasting day. One way its’ good… »

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