Baked zucchini is a simple low carb dish. Serve it as a main dish or as a side on occasions.

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 …

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…

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 …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

“Fish Balls” are a common appetizer in Asia, especially in China and Thailand. One of my friend, Jenny made this dish with fish and potatoes. I tried making this recipe omitting the potatoes & instead using a little cornstarch & …