By Reena Shimoga
Home Chef, Traveller, Reader, Blogger, Visual Storyteller and YouTuber, Reena was born and brought up in India. She moved to Canada in the year 2000 and now lives in Ontario with her husband and two children. She has a Masters in Social Work, but has many years of experience working in the area of Human Resources.She loves cooking and all of the recipes posted here are tried and tested in her own kitchen and shared with friends and families around the world.
“Mutta Choru” (literally meaning egg rice in Malayalam) is a simple, tasty recipe. Often cooked with leftover rice, it is very different from the other Asian recipes. It is a easy recipe to follow and can be enjoyed with some …
This is a healthy, light soup recipe which can be made in under 20 minutes.
Aloo Gosht is a red meat (lamb, goat or beef) and potatoes dish. Here is a simple recipe for making aloo gosht.
Garam Masala is a blend of different spices used in fine East Indian cooking. The name literally means “hot spices” in Hindi, and it gives a unique spicy element to the dishes. Different regions in India have their own variations …
Pesto is a paste which is made with leafy greens along with some nuts, garlic and spices. It originated in Northern Italy and is now popularly used in many European cuisine. Here Kale leaves and walnuts add a nutty flavour …
Thai Chicken Bites is a spicy, tangy appetizer recipe using chciken brest and Thai flavourings. The chicken pieces are deep fried and then tossed in the sauce.
Beets are good enough to be eaten as a raw vegetable in salads, but when you roast them in the oven, it is even more delicious and brings out its natural sweetness…
Sambar is an wholesome stew popularly served along with idli, dosa and rice in South India. Any South Indian meal is not complete without a sambar. Here is a homemade recipe for making the sambar powder. This spice blend can …
Rasam Powder or Rasam Podi as it is popularly known in southern states of India is an integral ingredient in any South Indian kitchen pantry. Rasam is a kind of soup and any South Indian meal is not complete with …
Lemon Rice is a widely popular rice dish from South India. In the state of Karnataka, it is called Chitranna. It’s the turmeric powder which gives this rice the yellow colour. Traditionally in this recipe, they do not use onions …