Egg molee has been inspired by fish molee giving it the same rich coconut milk curry but this time with egg. This dish originated in Kerala through the influence of the traders and the legacy they left behind. It was this blend of cultures, imported spices, and local produce that brought together this fusion dish. I…
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Sun Dried Tomato and Mushroom Pasta
A great addition to pasta is sun dried tomatoes. These sun-kissed beauties are a concentrated source of nutrients. The more you have them, the better! Recently, I wanted to put together a good vegetarian pasta (I have to come up with ways to eat my veggies). When I don’t have much time but want something…
Jhatpat Bell Pepper
Excited to share this delicious jhatpat bell pepper recipe with you all! You don’t have to be a fan of bell peppers to love this. It is so quick and simple that I feel it’s one of the best recipes to enjoy on weekdays. You get your share of nutrition and a yummy meal in…
Beef Fried Rice
I have been enjoying a lot of fried rice lately. It’s been my go-to recipe every time I’m unsure of what to cook. Instead of cooking one type of fried rice, I have mixed it up to try something new! I have previously posted egg fried rice and vegetable fried rice. Those who have tried those came…
Thai Basil Chicken
The first time I had Thai basil chicken it was love at first sight. The addiction grew over the years and every subsequent visit to a Thai restaurant, this dish enjoyed a place on the table. Thai food and I go back to almost the time I was born. It has given me so much happiness…
Bottle Gourd Curry
Bottle gourd is considered one of the healthiest vegetables with multiple benefits. It is a cooling agent, helps in weight loss, reduces fatigue, prevents diabetes and other diseases. That’s a lot of benefits packed in this delicious vegetable. One of my favorite ways to prepare bottle gourd is the curry form. This recipe is something…
Steamed Soy Fish
A well-steamed and seasoned fish is one of the best dishes you could eat. You know it is steamed just right when the fish falls apart easily when you cut with a butter knife. And the glorious moment when you taste it is so worth it I recommend non-fish lovers to also try it. This…
Sesame Chicken Meatballs
Once in a while, we all need a good meatball in our lives. Something incredible happens when you mix ground meat with bread, herbs, and seasoning. This dish is a fusion of east meeting west. I love sesame on almost anything, and it just seemed to work brilliantly on meatballs! Try this over the weekend…
Coconut Milk Egg Curry
During my road trips with my family from Trivandrum to Cochin, we used to stop at a cozy restaurant by the highway. They served appam and egg curry which remains one of the best fusions I have tasted. I was reminiscing about the egg curry recently and ventured down the path of discovering it in…
Silken Soy Tofu
Tofu is made by coagulating soy milk and then pressing it into blocks. You will find that it comes in different textures of soft, medium, hard etcetera. Tofu is said to have originated in China. The story goes that over 2000 years ago, a Chinese cook accidently curdled soy milk when he added nigari seaweed. Ever…
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