I have always been a big fan of colorful dishes. Nutritionists recommend having 2 dishes which are in the following color groups per day : Red, Purple, Green, Yellow, and White. This dish will give you the benefits of 4 colors in one meal! Not only does it taste delicious but it looks fantastic! I…
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Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta is my go to recipe on many days. It’s a simple, wonderfully flavoured dish that will keep you full for hours. It also has the added goodness of loads of spinach and mushrooms so you will not miss out on important nutrients. If you have picky eaters in the family you…
Grilled Corn Tikki
Enjoyed for breakfast or as an evening snack, corn cutlets are a favorite dish in India, especially during the monsoon season. This recipe does not have flour which makes it much healthier and nutritious. Crunchy on the outside, sweet and spicy on the inside it is a perfect match with tea 🙂 Time: Prep time –…
Rajma Curry
As a kid, I used to cringe at the thought of eating rajma (kidney beans). Once upon a time, it was high on my list of dislikes. Over a period of time, this subsided and I was able to eat it every now and then. Nowadays, I can’t believe I ever disliked rajma! Funny how…
Eggcellent Masala
First, you are probably wondering about the title. Lol, that was a recommendation from my brother in law for a unique and tasty egg dish. I think it’s quite catchy! Coming back to the dish, this is a really quick Kerala egg masala recipe that’s great to serve if you have a large family. We…
Bean Sprout Noodles
Bean Sprouts and Noodles make an amazing pair. This is your go-to recipe for a weeknight. It can feed a family of four in a matter of minutes! Good with some bbq duck on the side 🙂 Time: Prep time – 5 minutes Cook time – 15 minutes Ingredients: Egg Noodles – 350 g or 12…
Curd Rice
Curd Rice also known as yogurt rice is a popular dish in southern India. While the easiest preparation for this involves mixing boiled rice with plain yogurt, there are many elaborate ways to prepare this dish. Curd rice is often accompanied with South Indian pickles, I enjoy it with my kadu manga pickle which you…
Poppy-Sesame Brinjal Curry
Andhra Pradesh in India has a wide spread of eggplant recipes. Today’s recipe is inspired by Andhra cuisine, a delicate and tasteful gravy with the goodness of eggplant. I find baby eggplant tastier than regular eggplant, so you will find my recipes use only the baby variety. That said, this curry has the wonderful subtle flavour…
Okra Fry Masala
Who doesn’t love quick recipes?? Somedays when I don’t have time, I prepare okra masala. This is a popular dish in many Indian homes and is one of the easiest to prepare. It’s got all the masala flavor and the okra goodness to create a memorable dish. It’s best had with chappatis or phulkas. So good!…
Meehoon Goreng
Meehoon Goreng is a vermicelli noodle stir fried dish with egg, shrimp, and chicken. This dish from Malaysia is so popular that many across the world have their own variation of it. For those who enjoy it, you have probably experienced the craving for it now and then. I surely have and that’s why you will…
Alisha Cooking 