One of my most treasured memories from childhood is homemade shrimp pickle. My mom would prepare it and we would finish a jar within a week! The ginger and garlic based masala was finger-lickin good. I remember so many nights when I would go to the kitchen and make a midnight snack of bread and…
Mushroom Hot and Sour Soup
If you go to an Indo-Chinese restaurant, you are bound to order a portion of Hot and Sour Soup. It is one of the most popular dishes on the menu and the best way to start your meal. Soups are the best during cold and rainy weather, and with the monsoon coming in India, this…
Baked Cajun Chicken
Crispy Chicken is my weakness…I can eat a bucket of it in one sitting….feeling a bit guilty at the end of it. So I had to come up with a crispy chicken recipe which was not deep fried. I had some extra chicken thighs in my freezer this weekend and decided to make some spiced…
Idiyappam (String Hoppers)
Idiyappam is rice flour dough pressed into a noodle form and steamed. It goes by many names as the dish which originated in Kerala is now available in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Malaysia. In Malaysia, it is called puttu mayam. Idiyappam may be served as a savory dish with a meat gravy, coconut egg curry, vegetable stew…
Bell Pepper Coconut Curry
I’m a coconut nut. Probably comes from my Kerala Genes. Coconut goes into so many of my curries. It’s creamy, rich flavor is a great substitute for heavy cream and gives the dish a tropical touch. If you haven’t cooked with coconut yet, oh my god please do and see if you enjoy it. We…
Egg Molee
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…
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…
Avocado Egg Breakfast Sandwich
I love filling, nutritious breakfasts that set a happy tone for the rest of the day. There are days when I love my breakfast so much that it ends up being lunch and dinner lol. Here is one of those recipes that get carried through the day. I love avocado and when they are spread…
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…
Alisha Cooking 