Category: Indian

  • Masala Chai or Indian Spiced Tea Recipe

    Masala Chai or Indian Spiced Tea Recipe

    Masala Chai or Spiced Tea is the most popular drink in India. It is rich, creamy, sweet, spicy, and aromatic – A luscious drink perfectly blended with all flavors that relaxes your body and soul. And it comes together just in 15 minutes with only 7 ingredients in one pot. What is Masala Chai? Masala…

  • ALMOND MANGO LASSI

    ALMOND MANGO LASSI

    Lassi drinks are my all-time favorites. It is a popular summer drink from the Indian subcontinent. The recipe I am sharing is a sweet lassi recipe, which is combined with almonds, mangoes and curd/yogurt. A well prepared lassi is rich, smooth, creamy, thick and hearty with pouring consistency. That is why this almond-mango lassi is…

  • SALMON FISH PICKLE /MEEN ACHAR RECIPE

    SALMON FISH PICKLE /MEEN ACHAR RECIPE

    Fish pickle or Meen Achar is a spicy – tangy tasty dish, which is quite popular in Kerala Cuisine. It is a perfect side dish for rice and always has a prominent place in lunch boxes.  Usually King Fish is used to make the fish pickle, but you can choose any firm flesh fish for…

  • BANANAFLOWER CUTLET/VAZHAIPOO CUTLET

    BANANAFLOWER CUTLET/VAZHAIPOO CUTLET

    A mildly spiced cutlets made with Banana blossom or vazhaipoo, potatoes and seasonings. The banana flower adds a unique texture and taste to this cutlets, which made it irresistible for both vegetarians and/or non vegetarian foodies. I grew up eating this delicious cutlets as snacks and appetizers and we call this Vazhakoombu cutlet. The outer…

  • Palak Paneer Paratha/Spinach And Cottage Cheese Paratha/Flatbread

    Palak Paneer Paratha/Spinach And Cottage Cheese Paratha/Flatbread

    A healthy flavorful paratha, an Indian flatbread, with spinach puree and paneer masala stuffing. Palak Paneer or spinach paneer paratha is a super delicious, healthy Indian flatbread recipe. The paratha is made with wheat flour mixed in palak / spinach puree and is generously filled with paneer/cottage cheese masala. This is ideally served with pickle…

  • Ethakka peera | Green Plantain with Shredded Coconut | Kerala Style

    Ethakka peera | Green Plantain with Shredded Coconut | Kerala Style

    Ethakka peera is an easy delicious Kerala (South India) side dish. Pacha Ethakka or Green Plantain mixed with grated coconut, green chilies, ginger and other spices, with the fresh aroma of coconut oil and curry leaves. What I appreciate about this dish is its simplicity. A perfect dish for busy weekdays, which has all the…

  • Watermelon Olan തണ്ണിമത്തൻ ഓലൻ

    Watermelon Olan തണ്ണിമത്തൻ ഓലൻ

    Kerala Olan is an easy yet essential side dish in Kerala Sadhya – A dish that gives out the unique tastes of Kerala. This simple delicious coconut milk curry is mildly spiced with green chilies and has the flavor of coconut oil and curry leaves. Traditionally, Olan is made using vegetables like ash gourd or…

  • Fried Idli or Masala Idli – An Easy Teatime Snack

    Fried Idli or Masala Idli – An Easy Teatime Snack

    Fried idli or masala idli is a spicy crunchy South Indian snack. It is made by frying the leftover idli till they are crisp and then toss in spices. Idli is a traditional South Indian breakfast made by steaming the fermented batter of rice and lentils. Fried Idli can be made from fresh idlis. But…

  • MANGO DELIGHT- CREAMY MANGO CUSTARD RECIPE

    MANGO DELIGHT- CREAMY MANGO CUSTARD RECIPE

    A simple yet tasty mango dessert, which is creamy and is full of fresh mango bites. Mango Delight is made using mango cream and mango custard layered with fresh mango pieces. It is a very refreshing dessert for the summer heat. This dessert relies more on natural sweetness. So if you like mangoes, then you…

  • KERALA STYLE CHICKEN STEW

    KERALA STYLE CHICKEN STEW

    Chicken pieces in a creamy thick sauce of coconut milk, spices and vegetables. A delicious side dish for steamed rice, bread, appam or string hoppers. Kerala Chicken Stew is a mildly spicy dish but rich in flavors. It is a traditional dish from Kerala, a southern State in India. Kerala Cuisine is known for its…