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Beetroot Cake/600th post
Happy Valentine's Day to all. I am also celebrating my 600th post here with this beetroot cake. Thanks to all who read the blog and help me day by day to improve it.Check my milestone posts here:300th...
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Lauki Kofta/Bottlegourd Kofta curry/Churakka ball curry
Lauki is grated and mixed with chickpeas and spices to make lauki koftas. These lauki balls are deep fried till golden brown and placed in a thick onion tomato gravy. It is absolutely yummy to go with...
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Healthy breakfast muffins (No sugar added)
Healthy muffins to start your day with less oil and no sugar added. Raisins and honey give sweetness to the muffins. The addition of wheat bran in this recipe gives needed fiber and...
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Bittergourd in roasted coconut and sesame gravy/Pavakka ellu curry
Bittergourd is cooked in tamarind juice. It is then mixed with roasted and ground coconut, sesame seeds, dry red chillies, fenugreek seeds and coriander seeds with a hint of...
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Paneer Paratha/ Cottage cheese stuffed Indian whole wheat bread
A tasty and filling protein rich paratha recipe stuffed with crumbled paneer and spices. Paneer parathas make a perfect lunch box recipe for the kids and adults alike. These parathas go well with...
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Homemade Tahini paste/How to make homemade tahini/Sesame seed paste
Tahini or sesame seed paste is a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. If you like homemade hummus, tahini is definitely an add on to a good tasting hummus.Love dips! Check below:Hummus Black eye bean...
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Palak paneer/Cottage cheese in spinach gravy
Let's see how to cook palak paneer, one of the most popular North Indian dish. It's a spinach tomato gravy with some cottage cheese thrown and topped with cream.IngredientsPalak, chopped - 10...
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Colacasia crispy fry/Chembu fry/Taro root crispy fry
Taro root is nutritious compared to potatoes. It has lot of minerals and vitamins. Intake of taro roots are good for immune system. It helps to slow down the aging process as well.Want to include taro...
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Orange Semolina kesari/Rava orange kesari
This kesari is perfect anytime of the day with mood enhancing citrusy orange and goodness of almonds. The orange oil released from the orange peels give a unique taste to this sweet dessert.Are you a...
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Chana dal stir fry/Split chickpeas stir fry/Kadala parippu ularthu
Chana dal stir fry is very easy to make and delicious too. You need only a few ingredients to make this curry. It makes for a comfort meal when paired with chapathis and rice.Looking for more chana dal...
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Weetabix fruit smoothie/Breakfast smoothie
Weetabix fruit smoothie makes for a filling and power packed breakfast with fiber, sweetness from fruits and dates, creaminess from nuts and seeds and a subtle kick from cinnamon powder. It's ideal for...
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Moong sprouts and carrot tops thoran / cherupayar mulapichathu and Carrot ela...
Carrot tops along with its tender stems are highly nutritive. They are helpful in purifying blood and lymph nodes. Also, they are good for people suffering from high blood pressure.Moong sprouts makes...
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Watermelon mint cooler
Watermelon mint juice is a perfect summer cooler. It is very hydrating and refreshing and gives an instant energy.IngredientsWatermelon - 2 cupsMint leaves - 2Squeezed lemon - As neededMethodBlend...
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Oats chocolate chip cookies
IngredientsButter- 100 gmLight brown muscovado sugar- 150 gmEgg - 1 bigVanilla essence - 1 tspJumbo oats - 150 gmSalt - a pinchPlain flour, sifted- 75 gmDark chocolate chips- 200 gmMethodPreheat oven...
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Mint chutney/Pudina chutney
Mint chutney is a dip made from mint leaves. It goes well with appetizers like samosa, kebabs. cutlets, etc. It can be used as a spread on sandwiches and top it on chaat for spiciness.IngredientsMint...
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Red chawli stir fry/Vanpayar ularthiyathu/red cowpeas stir fry
Red cowpeas are low in calories, which makes it ideal for those on weight loss journey. Soluble fiber in cowpeas makes it perfect for diabetic patients', which helps in absorption of extra sugar...
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Sweet kozukatta / steamed rice dumpling with coconut and jaggery filling.
OptionsDuring oshana, kozhukatta is prepared in Christian households.IngredientsRice flour - 1 cupJaggery - 100 gmGrated coconut - 3/4 cupGhee - 1/2 tsp (optional)Crushed cardamom - 1/2 tspWater - 1...
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Chakka puzhukku/ Raw jackfruit cooked with coconut and spices
Chakka puzhukku is a traditional Kerala recipe, which is raw jackfruit and jackfruit seeds cooked with grated coconut.IngredientsUnripened jackfruit, chopped - 1 kgJackfruit seeds - 10 nosGrated...
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Papaya milk sherbet
IngredientsRipe papaya - 1/2 of a papayaLime - 1Sugar as neededCold milk- 1 cupCold water- 1 cupCardamom powder- 1 pinchMethodBlend all the ingredients in a blender. Pour in glasses and serve.
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Kozhi mulakittathu/Chicken mulakittathu
Kozhi mulakittathu is a traditional Malabar dish. This curry goes well with ghee rice, pathiri, porotta, idiyappam, etc.IngredientsChicken, cut into pieces - 1 kgCoconut oil as neededOnion - 2...
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