Paneer Bhurji….ahhh! Comfort food in my home. If you have picky eaters in your family, give this a try. It is a favorite in the buffet line up at the local Indian restaurant I visit. Paneer has some great health benefits. Namely, it is a good source of protein and is supposed to be an…
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Coconut Cabbage Poriyal
Cabbage is considered a superfood because of its wealth of nutrients and disease-fighting powers. I started cooking with cabbage a year ago and it opened up a whole array of dishes. One of my loved childhood recipes is coconut cabbage poriyal a.k.a sauteed cabbage with coconut. It’s a popular South Indian dish that goes hand in hand with…
Kerala Shrimp Fry
Kerala has long been known as a spice haven and is referred to as the “Garden of Spices”. It was the largest spice exporter in the world for a long time, going all the way back to 3000 BC. This made it one of the busiest trading ports in the world. When Columbus set sail…
Gobi Mattar Curry
Gobi Mattar Curry is a spiced onion gravy as the base with the addition of cauliflower and peas. I could devour gobi mattar with some rotis in a matter of minutes! It tastes nourishing and homely. I took my regular gobi mattar recipe and made a small change. I added Ghee! I have always loved…
Creamy Paneer Bhurji Curry
An alternative to scrambled eggs, paneer bhurji is made from crumbled paneer sauteed in Indian spices. It is enjoyed in many North Indian households as a breakfast dish as it makes a tasty, quick and filling meal. Most paneer bhurji recipes are dry (no gravy) but I wanted some gravy and winged a different recipe. This…
Fish Molee
Kerala has long attracted visitors from across the globe. These visitors left a lasting impression on Kerala cuisine and created some of the most loved dishes. Fish Molee is a fish curry which originated in Kerala through the Portuguese influence. During the British Empire, the dish spread across South East Asia and was well appreciated….
Capsicum Potato Stir Fry
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…
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…
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