Today I paired a healthy salad with our Asian lunch (fried rice and sesame chicken). So I took my sprouts recipe from the past and changed it up a little bit. The result was a fresh, crunchy, sprout salad with a spicy kick. We loved it and hope you will too! Time: Prep time –…
Category: Appetizers
Parippu Vada
When I think of tea time in Kerala, parippu vada always comes to mind! Spicy, crunchy, and delicious, these little dal fritters are addictive and packed with flavor. They go very well with black tea on the side and are sure to lift your spirits with every bite 🙂 Time: Prep time – 4 hours Cook time…
Salad with Peanut Hoisin Sauce
Who says healthy eating can’t be yum? This salad was so good, I could eat this for a while to come. The best part is the creamy peanut dressing (lol no judging me :D). I’ve been tripping on salads lately in an attempt to eat cleaner and this is my latest addiction. If you need…
Classic Coleslaw
Coleslaw is one of those salads that I can eat copious amounts of and not complain.This creamy side dish is a perfect addition to your meal. Most of you probably remember KFC’s coleslaw which was perfect with a bowl of fried chicken. This recipe is inspired by the KFC coleslaw dish, and the dressing is finger…
Sharbat Toddy Palm Fruit Drink
Palm Fruit! The most refreshing summer fruit you can have. My sister and I were always at odds over who would get a larger portion of this fruit. One of those things that siblings do lol. It grows best in tropical regions as it’s great for cooling your body. Combine it with some sharbat and you’ve…
Peanut Cucumber Salad
The summer heat has arrived, and I need something to cool down, please! Bring those soaring temperatures down and beat the heat with this refreshing peanut cucumber salad. It’s perfect for those sweltering days! I ended up having this Asian-inspired salad for lunch and it was just what I needed to help cope with the…
Pazham Puri
Pazham Puri a.k.a ethakkappam or banana fritters are a common snack in Kerala. Recently, I was told that it is not only a common snack in Kerala but also a favorite in the Caribbean islands especially Jamaica and Cuba. The tropical weather in these regions allows the abundant growth of banana trees and hence bananas…
Cucumber Mint Cooler
“Cooler” and “Cucumber” are words that are almost synonymous. You must have heard the saying “Cool as a Cucumber”. The saying comes from research which has shown cucumber to have immense cooling properties. It soothes your body and refreshes your mind. It is the perfect antidote to the poison of summer. Here is a drink…
Shrimp Pickle
One of my most treasured memories from childhood is homemade shrimp pickle. My mom would prepare it and we would finish a jar within a week! The ginger and garlic based masala was finger-lickin good. I remember so many nights when I would go to the kitchen and make a midnight snack of bread and…
Mushroom Hot and Sour Soup
If you go to an Indo-Chinese restaurant, you are bound to order a portion of Hot and Sour Soup. It is one of the most popular dishes on the menu and the best way to start your meal. Soups are the best during cold and rainy weather, and with the monsoon coming in India, this…
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