December 27th, 2009 
Jisha 
Sometimes the tastiest of recipes are the simplest ones. Most of us are Shrimp and Prawn lovers. In Kerala, Shrimp is usually cooked with Fish Tamarind or Kudam Puli. Deep fried shrimps are also popular. Whenever you crave for deep fried Shrimp or Battered Shrimps, you can try this healthier recipe for Lightly Fried Masala [...]
December 26th, 2009 Jisha 
Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!!! The Indian Pulav or Pulao is known as Pilaf in English. It is a medley of rice, vegetables and/or meat. The rice is browned in oil and then mixed with vegetables, egg, chicken , nuts, fruits etc. Basmati Rice is generally used for making [...]
December 12th, 2009 Jisha 
I usually make Noodles with Chicken and Eggs. I tried making Noodles with Sausages when I didn’t have chicken. I used Sausage Patties for this recipe. You can try this recipe whenever you have a few extra sausages in your refrigerator. Go ahead and experiment Noodles with Hot Dogs, Franks, Sausage Patties or Links. Ingredients [...]
December 11th, 2009 Jisha 
I often make Fish Curry with big fish fillets like King Fish, Tilapia and so on. My friend Lisha shared a recipe for making a nice spicy curry using Anchovies (Kozhuva/Netholi). Whenever my Mom makes fish curry, she uses only Fish Tamarind or Kudam Puli, which I guess is the way of making Fish Curry [...]
December 10th, 2009 Jisha 
Here is a recipe for making a Spicy and Tangy Mushroom Curry using Tomato Sauce. I usually make Mushrooms in Grated Coconut Paste but this recipe is different and goes well with Rotis. Ingredients Mushrooms (Any variety) – 1/2 lb Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp Diced Onions – 1 medium Slit Red/Green Chillies – 3 [...]
December 9th, 2009 Jisha 
Most of us are addicted to all sort of Instant Noodles like Cup Noodles, Bowl Noodles and Packet Noodles. While these instant noodles may not be the healthiest option, it sure makes up a quick lunch, dinner or snack. I make instant noodles only when I have nothing else in my pantry. My husband somehow [...]
December 9th, 2009 Jisha 
Chilly Fish Masala is a very spicy dish made using red chillies. The Fish Masala is very thick and unlike the usual Kerala Fish Curry, this dish doesn’t have lot of gravy. The gravy has a nice spicy and tangy taste. If you love spicy food, then you will like this dish. You can serve [...]
December 8th, 2009 Jisha 
Wishing all of you a very Happy Christmas!!! Christmas is around the corner and I am missing my parents, my home and God’s Own Country – Kerala. Christmas used to be a family reunion time and it was always filled with good memories. We spent our Christmas Holidays writing Greeting Cards, making Cribs, decorating the [...]
December 6th, 2009 Jisha 
I make Vegetable Biriyani only once in a while. It’s mostly made when I have vegetarian guests. For me and my husband, it’s either Fish or Chicken Biriyani. Here is my recipe for making a Simple Vegetable Biriyani. You can use any of the following vegetables for Biriyani – Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Green [...]
December 6th, 2009 Jisha 
Here is the recipe for making a Simple Cauliflower Curry with a nice thick gravy. You can have this Cauliflower Masala Gravy with Rotis. Ingredients Cauliflower florets – separated from 1 medium sized cauliflower Sliced Onions – 1 medium Chopped Tomatoes – 1 medium Cinnamon (Patta) – 1″ piece Cloves (Grambu) – 2 Fennel Seeds [...]
December 5th, 2009 Jisha 
I have been blogging a lot of recipes with Sausages recently. Well, I tend to experiment with the readily available sausages like Hot Dogs, Franks, Sausage Patties, Salami, Bologna and so on. Here is another recipe using Sausage Patties or Links. You can use Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegan Sausages for this recipe. This Minced [...]
December 4th, 2009 Jisha 
Here is a recipe for quick and tasty Noodle Soup. I make this whenever I feel like having a light meal. Your kids will love this Noodle Soup. You can have this as an Appetizer whenever you have guests. Ingredients Finely Diced Onions – 1 small Finely Diced Carrots – 1 big Chicken Broth – [...]
December 2nd, 2009 Jisha 
Kappayerachi or Kappa Erachi is a wonderful dish from God’s Own Country – Kerala. It is a combination of Kappa (Yuca or tapioca) and Erachi (Beef). Kottayam Style Kappayerachi is very special. Cooked Tapioca and beef are simmered in a paste of fried coconut and spices, which makes this dish heavenly. You can have Kappayerachi [...]
December 1st, 2009 Jisha 
Kerala Beef Fry recipe has hundreds of variations. It basically varies from region to region. Some people call Beef Fry as Beef Ularthiyathu while others call it as Beef Olathiyathu/Ulathiyathu. Whatever be the name or recipe followed for Beef Fry, the common approach is to Marinate and Cook the Beef and then Pan Fry till [...]
