Satisfy your sweet tooth with this brownie, ice cream, and jam combo. There is no mistaking the homemade goodness of a freshly baked batch of brownies. The rich, fudgy texture is a perfect way to end your meal. And, your house is going to smell insanely good! They also make an incredible late night snack, you…
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…
Kappa Puzhukku
Kappa and meen curry a.k.a tapioca with fish curry is a specialty in Kerala that has been enjoyed for generations. I love the smooth, creamy texture of kappa, and with the right ingredients, it transforms in flavor! Kappa is best enjoyed with some Kerala red fish curry. I have posted fish curry recipes before so you can…
Tea Time Cookies
My family loves tea time! With a steaming cup of chai, you need a few snacks. I love to keep a mix of both savory and sweet snacks to compliment the tea. For the sweet snack, here is a much-loved tea time cookie recipe that is perfect for your afternoon. This buttery, lightly sweetened cookie, is…
Dal and Drumstick Leaf
Here’s something for all my vegetarian buddies. If you are bored with the same old veggies, drumstick leaves are a must try. It comes with the added bonus of being protein heavy. Drumsticks leaves are well known to be nutritional powerhouses and considered a superfood. This along with dals make an amazing dish that you can’t…
Parmesan Baked Baby Potatoes
Yesterday was a lazy Saturday, with a lot of food and movies. I made some hot cajun chicken and a portion of these amazing parmesan baked baby potatoes. It made the perfect setting for movie day and by the end of it, we had wiped our plates clean. Potatoes are food for the soul. When…
Shrimp Eggplant Curry
Shrimp and eggplant make a surprisingly good combination. The eggplant’s soft texture with the shrimp’s briny flavor work so well together. I recently ate eggplants stuffed with shrimp with a sweet chilli sauce poured over. I was hooked and wanted an Indian equivalent. So here is an Indian inspired eggplant shrimp curry 🙂 Time: Prep…
Tawa Paneer
Tawa Paneer, a much-loved dish that is a perfect balance of paneer with bell peppers. I love bell peppers so I had to try! The bright colors make it all the more pleasing and are a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Tawa meaning flat pan/gridle is the traditional way to cook tawa…
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…
Alisha Cooking 