Chutney is a condiment that originated in the Indian subcontinent and is widely used in Indian cuisine. It is a versatile accompaniment that adds flavor and zest to a variety of dishes. Chutneys are typically made by grinding or blending various ingredients together to create a thick, flavorful sauce-like consistency. There are numerous types of chutneys, each with...
Delicious & healthy steamed oats puttu… Oats are a healthy ingredient & a variety of dishes can be made out of it. One of the dishes I love making with it is oats puttu or steamed oats. Puttu is a popular breakfast in Kerala, layered with wet rice flour & coconut & steam cooked. Puttu can also be made with oats & can be layered with different...
Shrimp masala stuffed idiyappam or string hoppers, it’s a Kerala delicacy… Idiyappam or string hoppers is a delicacy in Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Srilanka. It’s like steamed rice noodles, tastes much better than rice noodles though. Idiyappam can be enjoyed with literally any kind of curry. One of my favorite ways of serving idiyappam is by stuffing...
Turned apples into a delicious dessert… Payasam for South Indians & Kheer for North Indians, is a traditional Indian dessert that is typically made by simmering rice or vermicelli along with milk and sugar, flavored with cardamom, saffron, or rose water. While making kheer, this time I’ve added apples. Roasted the apples in ghee, added thin vermicelli...
Healthy & nutritious vegetarian curry made in the Instant Pot… One of the greens I grow in my vegetable garden is Swiss chard, it grows so well without much care & can be harvested till September. I make a variety of dishes with it- Kerala-style thoran or stir fry with coconut, curries with lentils & legumes, etc. One of the dishes I enjoy is Swiss...
Flavorful mutton or goat roast, Kerala style… In Kerala, one of the dishes enjoyed by all meat lovers is mutton or goat roast, apart from chicken and beef. Freshly butchered goat is available there, which is one of the reasons why the goat roast tastes delicious. Although I’m not an ardent fan of mutton, once in a while, I indulge in this mutton pepper...
Cripsy pakoras with shrimp, perfect snack for any day… Pakoras are a popular Indian snack or appetizer that consists of onions, mixed veggies, or minced chicken mixed with a batter made from chickpea flour and spices and then deep-fried until crispy. The other day I made shrimp onion pakoras. Shrimp pakoras are not that common in India; chicken, onion or vegetable...
Delicious Kerala-style fish masala in coconut milk… Fish masala in coconut milk is a popular & traditional seafood dish of Kerala. This dish typically features a variety of aromatic spices and coconut milk, which are used to create a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with the delicate flavor of fresh fish. For making this I’ve used Salmon,...
Kerala bakery-style egg puffs, crispy flaky goodness… Egg puffs are a popular snack in Kerala that consists of a baked pastry filled with a savory mixture of eggs, onions, and spices. They are commonly sold in bakeries and street food stalls in Kerala and are enjoyed as a quick and tasty snack. The pastry shell of an egg puff is made from puff pastry, which...
Instant dahi vada is a popular Indian snack made with semolina fritters, known as vada, that are soaked in spiced yogurt and topped with chutneys and spices. Unlike traditional dahi vada, which requires soaking the vadas in water for several hours, instant dahi vada can be made quickly without any prior preparation. Once the vadas are fried, they are immediately...