August 30th, 2010 
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Last Year, I had posted the recipe for Pineapple Pachadi. Pachadi and Kichadi are two popular Malayali Sadhya dishes and they are often confused with each other as both are very similar. Pachadi/Kichadi can be made using either fruits or vegetables. Curd or Yogurt is often used for sourness but some people use Tamarind. If [...]
August 25th, 2010 admin 
Upma or Uppumavu is a part of South Indian Cuisine. In Kerala, Uppumavu is generally made for breakfast. Whereas, in other South Indian states, Upma is a tiffin. I normally make Rava Uppumavu as my hubby likes having it with bananas. When there are no bananas, I make Vegetable Upma for a quick lunch or [...]
July 9th, 2010 admin 
I have begun to appreciate mushrooms for their negligible fat content, cholesterol and carbohydrates. For people who tend to eat poultry or meat on a daily basis, I suggest trying mushrooms as they are far better in terms of health. I have been trying different recipes with Mushroom as it requires very little cooking time. [...]
June 14th, 2010 admin 
I am not fond of Mushrooms. The only Mushroom dishes I like are Kerala Style Mushroom Thoran and Kerala Mushroom Curry Simmered in Coconut Paste. Mushroom Thoran is easy to make just like any other thoran. It tastes great with rice. You can use any variety of mushroom for this recipe. Though I have often [...]
June 8th, 2010 admin 
Zucchini or Courgette is a nice yellow/green vegetable belonging to the Squash family. It is commonly used in America & Europe. It looks similar to Cucumber but unlike Cucumber, it is often cooked lightly before serving. Zucchini is usually cooked along with the skin. It is low in calories and is very healthy. I have [...]
May 8th, 2010 admin 
I was introduced to the world of “Plain Biryani” for the first time from Infosys Food Court. Plain Biryani used to be on the menu almost daily and it cost slightly less than all the other Biryanis like Chicken, Egg, Mutton and so on. So what is Plain Biryani? In simple terms, it is Biryani [...]
April 30th, 2010 admin 
Sweet Corn is such a filling snack. It can be boiled, steamed or grilled and seasoned with spices. I always buy fresh and frozen Corn Ears to satisfy my cravings. The ear is a collection of kernels on the cob. Corn on the Cob refers to cooked ear of corn. I microwave corn cobs when [...]
April 29th, 2010 admin 
Here is the recipe for a simple Moong Dal Curry with Capsicum. Moong/Mung Dal is known as Cheru Payaru Parippu in Malayalam. When Moong Dal is combined with Capsicum, it tastes great. Many of us hardly consider Capsicum or Bell Pepper as a vegetable. Bell Peppers are very popular as a vegetable in US and [...]
April 25th, 2010 admin 
When I have overripe bananas, the simplest way to finish them is by making smoothies. Here is the recipe for making a Smoothie using Bananas and Oats. The addition of oats makes the smoothie rich in fibre and it tastes great. This is a good way to incorporate oats into your diet. You can have [...]
April 25th, 2010 admin 
Carrot Chutney is a healthy alternative to the regular Coconut chutney. This sweet and spicy chutney tastes excellent and goes well with Dosa. It can be prepared easily. Kids will love this bright orange Carrot Chutney. If you love Tomato Chutney, then you will definitely like the taste of Carrot Chutney. If you are bored [...]
