Pumpkin Erissery a.k.a Kerala’s traditional pumpkin dish is an essential part of the Onam Sadya. Erissery meaning a traditional Kerala recipe makes use of a ground coconut paste and then the pumpkin is finally seasoned with roasted coconut. I do love pumpkin and its subtle sweetness. When this dish is made at home, we compliment…
Wake me up Sandwiches
Mornings have always been a sluggish time for me. I need something to wake me up and the best way is a scrumptious breakfast. These wake me up sandwiches will fill you to the brim with excellent fresh flavors. I have eaten so many similar sandwiches like these at restaurants and coffee shops, but there…
Smacktastic Tacos
People love tacos for good reason! It can feed a large family, tastes amazing, and is incredibly simple to put together. Every time I make tacos at home, we eat so many in one sitting cause it is so hard to stop. Here is a smacktastic taco, so good you are going to be smacking your…
Okra Fry
Calling all okra lovers to try this dish! I didn’t want to take away from the natural flavor of okra so this is minimally seasoned with spices. Okra has prominent levels of Vitamin A, B, and C as well as some zinc and calcium. This makes it an ideal vegetable for pregnant women to consume. Pregnant…
Palak Paneer
Time for some good ol’ palak paneer! Whoever came up with the idea to mix spinach and paneer is absolutely brilliant. I mean what better way to get all that iron whilst enjoying soft cubes of paneer….ahhhh heaven. I swear by this recipe when it comes to palak paneer. Everything else pales in comparison and…
Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies
Last weekend we had a friend come over, and I wanted a quick, delicious, melt in your mouth cookie as a welcome home. I decided on a salted caramel sugar cookie, and it was sooooo yummy! I love sugar cookies, and when they come straight out of the oven, they taste divine. The buttery sweet cookie combined…
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…
Buttered Corn Fried Rice
All of us love rice….it’s versatility allows us to enjoy it with a variety of food and it takes a few minutes to put together. A better version of rice is fried rice. In my home, we always cook fried rice with butter rather than oil. The butter transforms the flavor of regular fried rice…
Thai Beef Basil
I’ve been obsessing with dishes that combine meat and basil lately and this one is the latest. Thai Beef Basil combines the best sauces to make one of the most delicious stir fry dishes ever! It tastes so good that I felt transported to a Thai street food stall. Next time you want some beef…
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…
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