Cranberry Bread
Cranberries are a kind of berries grown on evergreen dwarf shrubs or vines. These are mostly grown in North America (mostly US & Canada) and also in parts of Europe. These berries are used in many dishes around Thanksgiving & …
Methi Thepla (Fenugreek Flatbread)
Theplas are whole wheat breads from the state of Gujarat. These are usually made with vegetables like bottle gourds, spinach, fenugreek greens, zucchini or carrots. Methi theplas are very popular with the young and the old. They are a healthy …
Chicken Pulao Rice Recipe
This is an adapted version of the “Yakhni Pulao”, a popular dish from the state of Kashmir. “Yakhni ” stands for meat-broth or meat-stock. This is my simple method that can be made in under 30 minutes. I made this …
Chole Aloo Tikkis
Aloo tikki is a popular Indian street food and is part of the chaat family. Though often served as an appetizer or snack food, it is a complete meal in itself. This dish is potato patties (aloo tikkis) served with …
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani or maa ki dal is a popular Punjabi dish.
Mooli Sambar Recipe Two Ways – Pressure cooked And Instant Pot Method
“Sambar” is a vegetarian stew made with lentils and vegetables. This dish is from South India. Sambar can be made with lentils and a single vegetable or with a mix of vegetables. This is an easy sambar dish made with …
Lehsuni Baingan (Garlic Eggplant)
This is a spicy dish from Gujarat, made with eggplants or brinjals.
Oven Baked Chicken & Baby Potatoes In Mushroom Sauce
Here is a baked chicken recipe. It is an easy to make dish for a cold day with few ingredients from your pantry. Chicken and potatoes are a universal favourite too!
Chettinad Egg Curry – An Egg Dish From Tamil Nadu
An egg curry made with a blend of spices and ground coconut. A paste is made by grinding all the spices with fried onions, dried or fresh coconut, poppy seeds and tomatoes. This dish is made without garlic or ginger.
Kerala Style Erissery (Mung Bean & Plantain Curry)
“Erissery” is a coconut based curry dish from Kerala. Here is an easy erissery recipe. You can use either plantain or green bananas for this recipe.
Vegetable Pakoras
Pakoras are a delicious snack from India made usually with gram flour (besan) or chickpea flour and vegetables. It can also be served as an appetizer. Any vegetables of your choice such as onions, potatoes, eggplant, fenugreek leaves, spinach, cauliflower …
Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Biryani is an exotic Indian dish that is very popular. It is important to cook the rice and meat separately and then layer them together. Cooking authentic biryani is an art and it takes time and effort. You can indulge …
Boondi Raita
Boondi Raita is a side dish made with boondi and yogurt. Boondi, also known as Buniya, Bundi or Bonde is a snack made with fried chickpea flour. These are tiny round or pearl shaped fried fritters. A batter made of …
Vegetable Cutlets
Cutlets refer to different things in different cultures. In North American cuisine for example, a cutlet is usually a thin slice of meat, poultry or fish, dipped in egg and batter/bread crumbs and then fried in oil. Whereas in Indian …
Kerala Fish Curry
This recipe also known as the Kottayam style fish curry is fiery red in color & is equally fiery (spicy) in taste. It is for only those who have like to enjoy spicy meals. But once you have acquired a …
Pomfret Recheado
“Pomfret Recheado” is a fish dish from the state of Goa. Recheado means stuffed in Portughese. This is a recipe shred by one of my Goan friend, Adele.
Rice & Moong Dal Chaklis
Chaklis are circular/spiral shaped snacks which are usually made in the Western & Southern parts of India. In Gujarat, it is known as chakris and in the south it is called murukkus. It is often made during…
Cauliflower With Pomegranate
Cauliflower With Pomegranate is a semi-dry Indian curry dish made with cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes and a garnish of pomegranate seeds. This festive looking dish is a fresh take on the globally popular Indian ‘aloo-gobi’ recipe. Aloo stands for potatoes and …
Cherupayar (Mung Beans) Thoran
Cherupayar (Mung Beans) Thoran is a coconut based Kerala recipe with simple seasonings. Moong (or Mung) Beans is one of the best sources of protein. On Good Friday, Syrian Christians from Kerala eat mung beans thoran and kanji (a porridge …
Palak Khichdi – Spianch with Lentil and Rice
Khichdi served kadhi is a digestive food in India. There are many different variations of khichdi. It is a staple for old and young people during times of ailments. It is the vegetarian alternative of the East as chicken soup …
Aloo Paneer Samosas
Samosas are these delicious deep fried treats which one craves for during rainy days & cold winters. There are various different kinds of samosa found in many parts of the world, most popular of therm being the potato filled ones. Here is my version of a vegetarian samosa. These are made with ready to make spring roll pastries.
Kerala Appam – Palappam
Appam is a type of pancake made in Kerala with fermented rice batter & coconut milk. The name itself suggests its a cake made of milk – “pal” stands for milk in Malayalam language & appam is a type of pancake. This dish is also very popular in other states in the south & elsewhere in countries of Southeast Asia. In Srilanka, it is known as rice hoppers. The appams are made in a special pan called appam chattis (usually nonstick) so you don’t need to use oil for preparing it. The shape the palappam resembles a bowl -thin around the edges & soft & fluffy in the middle or centre. In the olden days, toddy or palm wine made from coconut palms was used to ferment the batter. Nowadays of course, people use yeast instead.
Nadan Kozhi Roast (Kerala Style Roast Chicken)
‘Nadan’ means desi or country. During my childhood visits to Kerala visiting grandparents, I had never eaten broiler chicken. All homes there had chicken along with other farm animals like cows and buffaloes. Now of course, times have changed and …
Rava Idli
Idli is a common breakfast dish for most people in South India. Although a very healthy dish (it is a steamed rice/lentil cake and uses very little oil), you need to plan making the dish as the rice and dal need to be…
Coconut Chutney
The coconut chutney (nariyal chutney) dish is a popular South Indian condiment. You can use red or green chillies to prepare this dish. You can add tamarind paste or lemon juice to give it a sour taste. This is a …
Dal Fry Tadka
“Dal” is a popular lentil dish from the Indian sub – continent. An Indian meal is not complete without a dal dish of some kind. Here is a popular dal recipe.
Spicy Grilled Chicken With Lime And Cilantro
Chicken breasts are healthy as it is low in fat content and is a lean protein. But some people find it boring as it has a bland flavour. Here is a perfect recipe to spice up the taste. It is …
Shrimp with Green Mango Curry
Shrimp with Green Mango Curry is a simple and easy seafood dish from Kerala.
Cucumber Raita ( A tasty yogurt and cucumber side dip )
Cucumber Raita is the most common Indian side dish or dip. It is served with spicy rice dishes like pulao and biryani. The cooling and mild flavours of cucumbers, mild herbs and yogurt are combined together to make this wonderful …
Navratan Korma
Navratan Korma is a popular Mughlai dish from India. Mughals ruled the Indian sub continent from the 17th to early 20th centuries. This style of cooking developed in the royal kitchens became known as Mughlai cooking. Nav means nine in …
Handvo (zucchini squash cakes)
Handvo is a type of savoury cake made traditionally with a mix of rice & different types of lentils such as moong dal, tuvar dal,chana dal, urad dal & masoor dal. It is a very popular dish originated in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Handvo is soft on the inside with a crusty outer top. It is usually served for breakfast or as tea time snacks.
Fried Anchovies
Anchovies are a small variety of fish found in the Atlantic, Pacific & Indian ocean. They are known as Netholi or Kozhuva in Malayalam. Fried anchovies are a popular dish in the state of Kerala. It is usually served with …
Dudhi Dhokli Nu Shaak (Bottle Gourd & Chickpea Dumplings In Tomato-Yogurt Gravy)
“Dhokli Nu Shaak” is a spicy dish from the Kathiawar region. While Gujarati recipes are often sweet & tangy, In Kathiawari cuisine, there is a generous dose of spice. Because of the dry weather, not many green vegetables grow in …
Coconut curried Mahi-Mahi
Some of the simplest recipes to make are the most delicious ones and coconut curried fish is one such. It takes only about 30 minutes to make make this dish but serve it over white or brown rice & a …
Sooji Halwa (Sheera)
Sooji Halwa is a sweet dish made with semolina, ghee, cardamom and sugar. This dish is often made during religious festivals in India and served as an offering in Hindu temples. Sometimes, fresh fruits like banana, apples or pineapples are …
Rose Cookies (Achappam)
Rose Cookies are the traditional Christmas snack from the state of Kerala. The Malayalam name for this is Achappam. “Achu” means mould & appam means anything made out of a batter. These cookies are very similar to…
Coconut Cranberry Laddu (Ladoo)
Laddu is a type of sweet dish. Laddu or sometimes spelt ladoo is round in shape. Coconut laddus are a popular type of laddu. Here I have added cranberries to the recipe to make it a festive treat for Christmas …
Mutton Malvani
Malvan is a coastal region in Konkan as as the name suggests Malvani cuisine is from this region. Malvani food is popular in India. As it is a coastal region, most the dishes have coconut.
Shrimp Green Peas Masala (Jhinga Mattar)
Jhinga Mattar is a delicious recipe from India using shrimp & shelled green peas. During season, you can substitute the green peas with snap peas or snow peas, add some coconut milk and you can enjoy a nice variation to …
Baked Tilapia with Garlic Butter
This baked tilapia dish is a mainstay in our home and I make this at least once a week.
Fish Broccoli Manchurian
“Manchurian” is often served with rice and noodles. The spices used are Indian but the dish itself has Chinese origin. Here is a Manchurian dish made with fish fillets and broccoli.
Kopra Pak (Coconut Fudge)
“Kopra Pak” is a kind of sweet. They are made with coconut and milk. It is very popular in South India where it is made with fresh coconut. But the recipe can easily be made with desiccated coconut also. It …
Mutton Roast – Kerala Cuisine
Mutton Roast is a classic spicy dish from Kerala and a must try recipe.
Cabbage Thoran (Stir Fried Cabbage With Coconut)
“Cabbage Thoran” is a simple Kerala style stir fry dish.
Stir Fried Chinese Long Beans (Kerala Achinga Payar Thoran )
“Achinga Payar Thoran” is a delicious dish from Kerala and is often served with rice. This is a long bean recipe (Chinese or yard long beans). This dish is easy to make but he only tricky part is cutting the …
Lemon Rice
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 …
Rasam Powder
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 …
Sambar Powder
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 …
Garam Masala
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 …
Aloo Gosht (Mutton Curry With Potatoes)
Aloo Gosht is a red meat (lamb, goat or beef) and potatoes dish. Here is a simple recipe for making aloo gosht.
Home Style Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry is a universally loved recipe among chicken lovers all over the world. Every family has their own version of curried chicken. Here is a recipe from our family kitchen. My mother makes a spicier version but the best …
Soya Nuggets Masala
Recently, our son decided to go vegetarian for a few weeks. Dal and lentils are an excellent source of protein. So this is a dish that my meat loving son loves. The secret to this dish is soaking the soya …
Venn (Ghee) Pongal
Pongal is a harvest festival in South India, celebrated around the second week of January. It often coincides with the festival of Makar Sankranti & Lohri festivals of the north. Pongal denotes prosperity & abundance and is celebrated by the …
Sev Tamatar (Chickpea Noodles In Tomato Gravy
Sev Tamatar, also called Sev Tametu is a vegetarian recipe from Western parts of India. It is popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan. While growing up in Gujarat, we used to call this dish the Gujarati version of American Chop suey. …
Parathas
Parathas are thick home cooked bread made from whole wheat flour. The wheat flour is kneaded into a smooth dough.Whole wheat breads are a staple food in North India. You can find popular types of paratha across the world. For …
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes are high is vitamin C, beta carotene and carbs. This is a variation from the classic dish using sweet instead of regular potatoes. Instead of cream/milk, I have used coconut milk in this recipe.
Tandoori Chicken
The word tandoori is actually a form of cooking and is an adjective meaning, “pertaining to tandoor”. So what is ‘tandoor’? – let us explore more – a tandoor is a kind of a clay oven & is cylindrical in …
Samosa with Potatoes and Peas Filling
Here is a recipe for the all time favourite Indian appetizer -the vegetable samosas!
Curried Mixed Vegetable (Mixed Sabji)
This is a dish that my mom made at least once a week. It goes very well with roti, paratha or nan. One can make this dish with any leftover uncooked vegetables in the fridge. You can adjust the spice …
Gobhi Masala
“Gobhi Masala” is a delicious curry dish popular among vegetarians.
Methi Dhania Muthias (Fenugreek Cilantro Dumplings)
Muthias are a staple dish of Gujaratis in India. They are fist shaped dumplings. The name muthia is derived from this shape as fist or hand gripping is called muthia in Gujarati langauage. This is a vegetarian dish. The Jain …
Kerala Style Spicy Egg Roast
Kerala style egg roast is a popular dish that is served with traditional dishes such as appams and puttu. It also makes a great side dish for rotis, parathas, bread and dinner rolls. This is a mildly spicy dish.
Mutton Korma (A Creamy Mughlai Style Mutton Recipe )
Korma is a mild curry that originated in the Middle East. It is also called Kurma, Khorma or Qurma. This dish was introduced into the Indian sub continent by the Mughals.
Vegetable Upma ( A Recipe Of Semolina With Vegetables )
Upma is a South Indian recipe. It is easy to make and considered to be nutritious & healthy. Upma is made with rava or sooji ( wheat semolina ). It is packed with nutrients and is easily digested. Here is …
Biryani Masala
Grind some spices to make your own homemade biryani masala & taste the difference in your rice recipes or biryani. You will never opt for the store bought masala again!
Ringan Methi Nu Shaak (Eggplant Fenugreek)
Ringan Methi is a dish made with eggplants and fenugreek leaves. Eggplant is a good source of Vitamin C, clacium and potassium, while fenugreek leaves are rich in vitamins too.
Moru Curry (Spiced Buttermilk)
This is a staple dish from Kerala which goes very well with rice dishes. This is a favourite in our home and my daughter loves it. It is the South Indian version of the North Indian ‘Kadhi” , the difference …
Rasam Mysore Style (Tomato Saaru)
Rasam is a kind of South Indian soup, usually eaten with rice. There are many types of rasam. Black peppers and tamarind are a key ingredient to rasam. It can be made without lentils, with lentils, with tomato, lemon, tamarind …
Potato Mezhukkupuratti (Kerala Style Fried Potato)
“Urulakizhangu mezhukkupuratti’ is an easy to make potato fries recipe from Kerala. This dish tastes very good with rice and curries.
Soya Nuggets Keema
Soya chunks is made from soy bean flour. It has a meaty texture. It is an excellent alternative for meat dishes and is very high in protein. Kheema is made with ground meat. Here is a vegetarian kheema recipe made …
Dalia (Broken Wheat) Upma
Dalia is made from broken wheat and is very popular in India as a healthy food. Dalia is low in cholesterol and fat, and is a good source of carbs, iron and fiber. It is considered especially beneficial for diabetics. …
Methi Chicken
Chicken with fenugreek popularly known as methi murg is a popular Indian dish. This dish can be made with fresh methi leaves during winter months when fresh fenugreek leaves are in season. But it tastes really good with dried methi …
Masala Chai Tea Recipe With Homemade Chai Spices
In many homes in India, drinking tea is a ritual. A warm cup of spiced tea is enough to drive morning blues or fatigue away! This tea is also recommended for chasing away the sniffles. For making authentic Indian chai, …
Kerala Mutton Stew (A Mildly Spiced Mutton Recipe )
The Kerala stew looks bland but it more than makes up for as it packs a powerful punch of spices. The state of Keral has always been the spice capital of the world. This stew is a great accompaniment with …
Aloo Paneer
“Aloo Paneer” is one of my son’s favourite dishes. It is an easy recipe and tastes good with rotis, parathas and naan.
Onion And Bell Pepper Omelette
An easy egg omelette made with onions and bell peppers. Enjoy it for breakfast, main course or even as a mid day snack.
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with spinach and Indian cottage cheese. Palak is Spinach and Paneer stands for cottage cheese. This spinach dish paired with cottage cheese or paneer is a popular dish in India. Spinach …
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana khichdi is a dish often made during fasting days in many parts of Northern India especially Maharashtra & Gujarat. “Sabudana” is also known as tapioca pearls & is high source carbohydrates. It is an easy to digest food & …
Aloo Bharwa Baingan (Baby Potatoes And Eggplants In A Garlic Peanut Sauce
“Bharwa Baingan” is a popular eggplant dish using small rounded eggplants. Here in this recipe, I have added potatoes too.
Moong Dal Tadka
Tadka moong dal (split yellow moong beans) is an everyday comfort food in most Indian households. It is nutritious on it’s own like a soup or with rice as a side dish.
Rajma Masala (Curried Kidney Beans )
Rajma Masala (Curried Kidney Beans) is the ultimate comfort food for most North Indians and the people of Nepal. In India, rajma is known as rajma, rāzmā, or lal (red) lobia. A surprising fact about rajma or red kidney beans …
Cheera Thoran (Spinach Thoran)
‘Thoran’ is a dry curry dish from Kerala. It is an easy dish to make and the main ingredients for a thoran are coconut, cumin and green chillies. Cheera is a type of red spinach, also called amaranth.Growing up, cheera …
Mango Phirni
Phirni is a North Indian sweet dih made with rice and milk. It is similar to rice pudding. The rice is soaked and then coarsely ground for the dish. Some phirni recipes also use rice flour. I made this recipe …
Spinach and Mung Bean Sprout Soup
This is a healthy and nutritious soup with spinach and moong sprouts.
Kerala Dry Chicken Roast – Nadan Kozhi Roast
Nadan Kozhi literally means country chicken or desi chicken in Malayalam language. During my childhood, on our annual visits to Kerala to visit grandparents and relatives, I have never heard of anyone going to buy broiler chickens. Chicken was something …
Spinach Rice (Green Rice)
Spinach Rice is a healthy rice recipe which looks great too. Here is my version.
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi is a popular chicken dish and it has its origin tied to eastern state in India. The word “jhal” comes from Bengali language and it means spicy. The word “frezi” (Parhezi) comes from Urdu language and it means …
Air Fry Kurkuri Bhindi – Crispy Fried Okra
Okra also known as lady fingers is a popular vegetable in South Asian cuisine. One popular recipe in North India is crispy fried okras. This recipe is called “Kurkuri Bhindi”. It is a deep fried recipe where the okra is …
Kerala Chicken Stew
Here is a Chicken Stew recipe from my home state of Kerala. This delicious stew is often served with Kerala style pal appams.
Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa)
Carrot Halwa is probably the easiest Indian dessert or sweet dish recipe. The word halwa or sometimes spelt halva originates from the Arabic word meaning “sweet”. It is usually a sweet dish which is either flour based or nuts and…
Tandoori Gobhi (Indian Spicy Marinated Cauliflower Baked)
Tandoor is a type of clay oven. Tandoori dishes are quite popular in the Indian sub continent. The trick for a tandoori dish lies in it’s marinade. Cooking cauliflower in an oven is more prevalent these days in the absence …
Dum Aloo (Spicy Potatoes in a rich yogurt gravy)
“Dum Aloo” is a popular potato dish from Kashmir. . It is made using a slow-cook method called “dum” or “dumpukht” which is similar to the modern day crock pot or slow cooker recipes. The Mughals brought this technique to …
Mung Bean Sprouts Salad
Sprouts are living foods which are healthy for the body & mind. They are high in vitamins, minerals & proteins and in ancient Indian Ayurvedic science said to be good for all the three dosas (or body types). Making sprouts …
Homemade Naan Bread
Naan is a type of bread which originated in the South Asian subcontinent but which has gained immense popularity in the west over the past few decades. Traditionally naan is made using a clay oven called “tandoor”. It is made …
Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is the quintessential street food of Mumbai and across India and now a famous one dish meal of Indians across the globe. The name pav bhaji literally means bread and vegetables. Pav or pao is the word for …
Pav Bhaji Masala
Pav Bhaji Masala is simply a blend of spices that is used for cooking the quintessential street food of Mumbai, the pav bhaji. There are a number of pav bhaji masala brands easily available at most Indian groceries…
Besan Ladoo
Besan Ke Ladoo is an Indian sweet recipe. It is made with chickpea flour, sugar and ghee. Like many other Indian sweets, these sweet treats are high in calories.
Stuffed Bread Rolls / Indian Potato Croquettes
Bread rolls are really the Indian version of the popular potato croquettes. They are a common and popular tea time snack in Gujarat. It brings me memories of my university days. We never liked what was usually in the hostels, …
Dragon Paneer
Dragon Paneer is an Indo-Chinese recipe. It is popularly served as an appetizer or also as an accompaniment with fried rice or noodle dishes.
Aloo Bhindi (Okra with Potatoes)
Here is a recipe for Indian Gujarati Style Okra with Potatoes. This is a family favourite and we make it in our place at least once a week. It goes very well with Indian whole wheat breads like phulkas and …
Long Beans Stir Fry (Payar Mezhukupuratti)
The long runner beans is also called Chinese long beans or yard long beans. It is commonly found in the Indian sub continent. In Kerala, it is known as Achinga Payar or Valli Payar. Here is a very easy-to-prepare dish …
Mix Vegetable Sambar Recipe
Sambar is a type vegetarian stew made with lentils and vegetables. This dish is from South India. Sambar can be made with lentils and a single vegetable or with a mix of vegetables. In Kerala, sambar is made with mixed …
Gujarati Kadhi
Gujarati Kadhi is a traditional sweet and tangy preparation. The most common way of making this is to blend yogurt, besan and spices, and serve it with a traditional rice dish called Khichdi. The rice dish Khichdi is the Gujarati …
Medu Vada
Medu vada is a very popular South Indian snack recipe. It is usually served for breakfast in the southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is served with sambar and a coconut chutney on the side and sometimes even along with idlis. These vadas are shaped pretty much like doughnuts but that it is where the similarity ends. Unlike doughnuts, this is a savoury dish.
Kerala Style Tindora Stir-Fry (Ivy Gourd Stir-fry)
Giloda is part of the gourd family of vegetables and is known as the ivy gourd or gherkins. It looks like a mini version of cucumber. You can find this vegetable in many parts of India. The vegetable has several …
Saffron Shrikhand
‘Shrikhand’ is a sweet dish made with yogurt. It is very popular in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. This dish often served for festivals, weddings and special occasions. It goes very well with deep fried whole wheat bread called …
Tiranga Pulao (Tri Coloured Rice )
India is a diverse country. So, the food choices of Indians are quite diverse too! However, the staple food for most Indians is wheat and rice. Not a single Indian feast is complete without one dish of either wheat or …
Avial
Any vegetarian feast (called sadhya in Malayalam) in Kerala is incomplete without Avial on the menu. It is a pure vegetarian dish. You can prepare this dish by using vegetables that cook slowly (for example; plantains, yam, green bananas, green …
Spicy Baked Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a popular vegetable among veggie lovers. This spicy baked version is easy to make and very delicious too.
Whole Roasted Chicken – Kerala Style
Here is a spicy roast chicken made with ground spices – perfect for a thanksgiving meal or a family dinner.
Palak Roti (Spinach Flatbread)
This roti is a kind of unleavened flatbread. The basic recipe uses whole wheat flour, salt, oil & water. Here the use of fresh spinach adds a whole new variation to the plain roti -nutritious & delicious! You can even …
Cauliflower And Potatoes – Aloo Gobi (Air Fryer Recipe)
Aloo Gobi is a quintessential Indian vegetarian dish. Aloo stands for potatoes and gobi means cauliflower. This dish goes very well with Indian breads such as roti, parathas or naan. There are many methods of cooking this dish. Here I …
Balushahi/Badusha
Badusha is a popular mithai or sweet recipe made especially during Diwali & other festivals. It is made of flour, deep fried & then dipped in syrup.
Dahi Bhalle Vada
Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalle are deep fried fritters soaked in thick yogurt. These is a popular dish during the summer months in India. Here I am showing how to fry dahi vadas in a slotted pan cake pan using …
Curried Collard Greens
Collard Greens belong to the same vegetable family such as cabbage and broccoli. Here is a curried version of this healthy vegetable using potatoes and mild Indian spices. You can substitute collard with cabbage, broccoli, spinach or kale in this …
Mung Bean Sprout Chilla
“Chilla” is a type of pancake. It is a popular dish in North West India.
Lemon Pepper Salmon
This baked Lemon Pepper Salmon is a simple but tasty recipe.
Butter Chicken (Murg Makhani)
One of the most popular Indian dishes is the butter chicken. It finds a place in most Indian restaurants all over the world. Here is my version of this popular dish. I cook the onions, cashew nuts and tomatoes in …
Kerala Style Bitter Gourd
Kerala Style Bitter Gourd is a quick and easy bitter gourd recipe. Bitter Gourd or Bitter Bitter Melon is commonly found vegetable in the Asian sub continent. There are mainly 2 kinds of bitter gourds. The Chinese bitter gourds or melons …
Paneer Fried Rice
Vegetarian Fried Rice made with paneer instead of tofu.
Phulka Recipe /Chapati/Roti (Puffed Indian Bread)
Phulka is a type of Indian flat bread. It is usually served with curries or vegetables. It is are called phulka because as you fry them, they puff up into a spherical shape. (Phulka means blooming or puffed up in …
Jowar Bhakri
Jowar Bhakri is a kind of Indian bread made from jowar (white millet). It is also called Jolada Rotti. Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is …
Baingan Bharta (Spicy Smoked EggPlant)
“Baingan Bharta” is a an egg plant dish made by grilling the vegetable on charcoal and then mashing it. This gives it a smoked flavour. The best baingan bhartas I have had has been on the roadside “dhabas” that line …
Sabudana Vada
Sabudana Vadas also known as sago tikkis are a popular snack from India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. It is made from tapioca or sago pearls, potato & peanuts. These are delicious, tasty tea time treats…
Spinach Soup
This is a creamy, delicious soup made with spinach.
Batata Tindora Nu Shaak (Giloda with Potatoes)
This is a tindora dish from Gujarat and goes well with rotis.
Baingan (Begun) Bhaja – Crispy Pan Fried Eggplant
“Baingan Bhaja” is a popular recipe from the state of West Bengal. It is an egg plant recipe. Serve this amazingly easy dish with rice and dal.
Instant Pot Mutton Curry
This is a meat recipe made in the instant pot. Mutton cooked in a rich gravy of onions. tomatoes and spices.
Kadala Curry (Brown Chickpeas In Coconut Gravy)
Brown Chickpeas (desi chana) have a very earthy taste, unlike it’s famous cousin the white chickpeas or chole. This is a recipe from Kerala. The sliced coconut in this recipe is optional but gives it the authentic touch.
Pazham Pori Recipe ( Kerala Style Plantain Fritters )
This is a recipe from Kerala. Pazham Pori or Ethakka Appam is a delicious sweet snack. Large bananas or plantains slices are coated in an all-purpose flour batter and then deep fried.
Aloo Paratha
Aloo Paratha is a dish Indian bread dish. A dough is made using wheat flour. This dough is stuffed with a potato filling. Aloo Paratha is often made for breakfast in most of Northern India, especially in Punjab. It is …
Quinoa Tikki
Tikki is a type of mini cutlet made with potatoes and vegetables. A new twist on this popular recipe, these are made with Quinoa seeds as the main ingredient. Healthy, nutritious and refreshingly different!
South Indian Puttu (traditional steamed rice recipe )
“Puttu” is a kind of steamed rice cake made with coarsely ground rice flour, salt, grated coconut and water. In olden times, puttu used to be made in bamboo logs, which gave the dish a lovely aroma. You need a …
Baingan Masala (Stuffed Baby Eggplants in a Spicy Gravy )
Baingan Masala is a popular recipe from Northern India. It is made with baby eggplants or brinjals. There are many versions of this recipe and the eggplants are usually made with a stuffing of the spices. As tender baby eggplants …
Rose Custard – Instant rose flavoured Fruit Custard Dessert
Here is a classic twist on everyone’s favourite summer time dessert.
Tomato-Onion Raita ( A yogurt side dish from Kerala )
This is a yogurt dish from my home state of Kerala. It has a distinctive Kerala flavour because of the curry leaves added to it. Onions have cancer fighting properties and is a radical killer, probably that is why it …
Beetroot Pachadi ( Spiced Yogurt DIsh Made with Beetroot )
Beetroot Pachadi is a dish made in Kerala with beets and yogurt. Pachadi is made with yogurt, coconut, green chillies, curry leaves and mild spices. Single vegetables such as carrots, beets, cucumber, okra or even pineapple are added to the …
Jackfruit Seeds With Green Mango ( A Tasty Curry Recipe )
This is a Kerala cuisine. Jackfruits are these delicious fruits grown in tropical regions. This curry is made from the seeds of jackfruits.
Gulab Jamun Trifle (A Trifle With Fruits And Gulab Jamun)
Trifle is quintessential dessert from England that is now a world favourite. It is a treat made with pound cake soaked in sherry and layered with jelly or some kind of fruits/custard. It is often served in a footed glass …
Shrimp Aloo Matar Gobhi ( A Spicy Indian Shrimp Recipe )
This is one of the easiest curry recipes which goes really well with Indian flat breads or rice. I first saw this recipe online on Food Network and ever since then, this is a dish I make often. It is …
Vazhakka Thoran (A Stir Fry Plantain Recipe from Kerala )
Kerala Vazhakka Thoran is a dish made with raw plantains. It is a popular dish made for sadhyas and festivals like Onam. This dish goes very well with rice, dal and sambar.
Nadan Mutta Curry (Egg Curry In Coconut Milk)
Nadan Mutta Curry is an easy and tasty egg curry from the state of Kerala. Nadan means native and mutta stands for eggs in Malayalam language. So as the name suggests this egg curry is made in traditional Kerala …
Instant Pot Mutton Keema ( Spiced Minced Mutton Recipe )
This curried minced lamb/mutton is an all time favourite. Here is an easy way to cook keema in the instant pot.
Spicy Omlette Bites Recipe (An Indian Spiced Egg Recipe )
Here is an egg recipe which are made in an “appe pan” or “paniyaram chatti”.
Pan Fried Basa Fillet With Cilantro-Walnut Pesto
An easy Pan Fried Basa Fish Fillet recipe
Vegetable Stew (Kerala Style Vegetable Stew )
Kerala Vegetable Stew is a mildly spiced vegetarian curry made with coconut milk. Whole spices – cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns and bay leaves add to the aromatic flavours of this dish. Unlike other Kerala curries, this dish is not spicy …
Masala Bhakri ( A Spiced Flat Bread )
Masala Bhakri is a kind of flat bread popular in the western states of India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka). Bhakri is a thicker version of roti and is knead with little water and rolled out thicker. These flat breads …
Delicious Coconut Fish Curry
There are certain days when you are short on time but crave not for a take-out meal but a simple home cooked meal. This Delicious Coconut Fish Curry is the answer for those days! It is a pretty uncomplicated recipe …
Matar Paneer
Matar Paneer is a popular vegetarian recipe made with green peas and Indian cottage cheese and a rich tomato based sauce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattar_paneer Paneer has a mild flavour and because it does not melt easily is commonly used in many Indian …
Leftover Rice Pakoras (Fritters)
Leftover Rice Pakoras (Fritters) is the perfect recipe if you ever wonder what to do with leftover rice. It is usually served as a snack or appetizer with a hot cup of tea especially during rainy days. I like to …
Paneer Stuffed Bell Peppers (Capsicums)
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Capsicums) is a popular dish to make. Stuffed vegetables is fun and delicious lunch or dinner to make. Capsicums or bell peppers are easy to stuff because of it’s shape. In India, bell peppers are commonly stuffed …
Vegan Butter Chicken
Vegan Butter Chicken is a dish made with no butter or chicken. But it tastes as delectable and delicious as any home style butter chicken! This dish has Tofu instead of chicken and is made with coconut cream instead of …
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry is a semi dry dish made with bitter gourds (or bitter melons), onions and spices. This is a recipe from the state of Gujarat. This is very unlike the Kerala style bitter gourd fries https://relishdelish.ca/recipes/bitter-gourd-karela-fried-recipe/ Bitter …
Thai Eggplant Curry
Thai Eggplant Curry is a flavourful dish made with Thai eggplants, coriander, ginger garlic based green sauce and coconut milk.Thai eggplants are quartered and sautéed in oil till tender and crispy and then cooked in a simple yet aromatic green …
Instant Rice Pudding (Kheer)
Instant Rice Pudding (Kheer) is an Indian origin dessert. It’s made with rice, milk and sugar. Cardamom, saffron and nuts like almonds, cashews and pistachios are added to bring out the flavours of this dessert. The sweet and delectable taste …
Pesaha Appam and Pesaha Paal
Pesaha Appam and Pesaha Paal is an unleavened bread made on Maundy Thursday by Kerala Christians. Maundy or Holy Thursday is the day before Good Friday. This is a traditional recipe handed down from generation to generation. Pesaha stands for …
Kanji (Congee) Cherupayar Recipe
Kanji Cherupayar is a poplar recipe from Kerala. Kanji is a type of rice porridge or gruel made with cooked rice and water. The rice breaks down well and turns silky smooth. It is a comfort food and aids in …
Mango Fruit Custard
Mango Fruit Custard is a quick and easy dessert made with mangoes and other seasonal fruits in a custard base. This dessert is a summertime favourite especially for parties and get togethers. Mango is the king of fruits and universally …
Pineapple Pachadi
Pineapple Pachadi is a sweet and sour yogurt based side dish made with pineapple, coconut and mild spices like green chillies, mustard and cumin. While pineapple gives this dish a sweetness, mustards and spices like green chillies and ginger give …
Mung-Dal Chilla (Savoury Mung Bean Pancakes With Paneer Filling )
Mung-Dal Pancakes With Paneer Filling is a delicious vegetarian dish. These are savoury pancakes made with soaked and ground split mung (yellow) beans batter. These savoury pancakes are commonly known as ‘chilla’ or puda (pudla) in India. Apart from moong …
Sarson Ka Saag
Sarson Ka Saag is a creamy, healthy dish made with Mustard Greens and Spinach. It is poften made during the winter when green leafy vegtables are in season. It is often had with makki ki roti, a flatbread made with …
Pinwheel Samosa
The Pinwheel Samosa is a super easy, healthy and guilt free version of the world famous Indian snack- samosas. Instead of the original dough covering, these are made with puff pastry sheets and so can easily be either baked or …