Beef Kheema – Classic Base
Beef kheema is an incredibly versatile base, and one of the dishes I always keep in my freezer. It’s a real time saver and is incredibly handy because it can be used for any meal. For breakfast, it can be …
Fermented Aam Panna – Summer Cooler
Fermented aam panna is a traditional summer cooler with a healthy twist. This particular drink is a must-try and one of my favourites on a hot day. Being from Kerala, my house tends to overflow with mangoes during the peak …
Pickled Cucumbers – Pops of Flavour
Pickled cucumbers are a late addition to my roster. I believe in cooking from scratch, but when it came to cucumbers, I used bottled ones for burgers, sandwiches, dips. I never realized it was so easy to make it at …
Watermelon Rind Curry / Pulissery
Watermelon rind curry is one of my favourites in the zero-waste cooking field. Watermelon rind is usually thrown away, so when I found out that there are multiple recipes that can be made with the rind, I was very excited. …
Apple Cake – Classic Dessert
Apple cake is a very special, minimal ingredient dessert. This is a recipe that I found in an old baking recipe book. Apple based bakes have always been a favourite in my home and family like applie pie, apple tarte …
Pickled Jalapenos – Pops of Flavour
Pickled jalapenos are a late addition to my roster. I believe in cooking from scratch, but when it came to jalapenos, I used bottled ones for burgers, sandwiches, dips. I never realized it was so easy to make it at …
Bittergourd Masala / Bittergourd Gojju
The story of my bittergourd masala is one of my favourites. Bittergourd has been one of the least favourite vegetables in my family so I was always hesitant to cook with it. I finally decided I was neglecting it, and …
Malabari Chicken Biriyani
Malabari chicken biriyani is one of my favourite dishes, widely appreciated by everyone who tastes it. One of the recipes I’ve always struggled with is the perfect biriyani. I have collected recipes from friends, family, neighbours but it never clicked …
Portugese chicken with chilli sauce
Portugese chicken is an incredible starter. I have tried many different types of grilled chicken and this is my latest discovery. I wanted to explore new flavours and that is how I developed this recipe. The chilli sauce is the …
Prawn Karahi – Tomato Based
Prawn Karahi is a flavourful dish made of prawns cooked in a tomato based gravy. The word Karahi comes from the pan in which it is cooked. With minimal ingredients, it packs a punch! How to prepare in 3 simple …