Kerala Beef Fry – A Classic
No Kerala household is complete without the kerala beef fry. I used to be a pescatarian who only started liking beef after I turned 40. The only beef I liked was the dry beef fry. For Malayalis, any form of …
Prawn Masala Rice / Chemmeen Choru
Prawn masala rice is one that was inspired by my mother. Since my family used to be involved in prawn farming, growing up, prawns was an integral part of our family dishes. And she used to make dry prawns, which …
Sambar – Essential Indian Staple
An essential dish in any Indian feast is Sambar, a simple but delicious staple. Being a South Indian, this is one dish that is mandatory to know to cook. It is an extremely versatile dish that can be served for …
Baingan ka Salan (Brinjal side dish)
Baingan ka Salan or brinjal curry is a classic side dish that brings out the natural, powerful flavours of biriyani. I first encountered it at a biriyani fest where a friend had paired Hyderabadi biriyani with brinjal curry. Where I …
Grandma’s Omelette Curry
My grandma’s omelette curry is an absolute childhood favourite. She used to prepare it in an uruli made of indallium, which I wanted to recreate but that quality of metal is no longer available and I had to resort to …
Peri-Peri Makhana – the Perfect Snack
Peri-peri makhana is a perfect tea-time snack, bursting with flavour. It is low-calorie, very healthy, and an absolute favourite of my younger daughters. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare, something I came across when I was trying to lose …
Doi Shorshe Maach (Bengali Fish Curry)
Doi Shorshe Maach is a classic Bengali dish, and being a Malayali, I always gravitate towards fish recipes. Mangalorean, Goan, Sri Lankan and Bengali cuisines are a few that are routinely incorporated into my daily meals. When it comes to …
Soft Garlic Twists (Garlic Knots)
Fluffy, buttery, and loaded with garlicky goodness — these soft garlic twists are perfect as aside, snack, or even for sandwiches. The dough is rich yet light, and the garlic filling melts beautifully into every layer. For other bread recipes, …
No Knead Bread / Kadai Bread
No Knead Bread, which I like to call kadai bread because of the classic Indian utensil it can be made in. This is a version of French boule, that can be easily shaped and made in an iron kadai. It …
Instant Rava Dosa – Crispy Goodness
Rava dosa is the tastiest and crispiest amongst the instant dosas. Dosas is a staple in my households for breakfast, and it is a family favourite. My younger one prefers this to the normal fermented dosa and it works out …