May 20th, 2013 
Jisha 
In Kerala, during Jackfruit Season, Jackfruit seeds (Chakkakuru) make their way into many dishes. These seeds are so popular that you can find peeled and frozen jackfruit seeds in many Indian Grocery Stores. In Kerala, Jackfruit Seeds are sundried and stored for use during the rainy season. Drumsticks (Muringakka) and Jackfruit Seeds make a lovely [...]
May 9th, 2013 Jisha 
When you are trying to eat healthy, you are always on the lookout for healthy snacks. These oven roasted carrot sticks are all that I can ask for when those snack cravings hit me. They are super easy to make and taste out of this world. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables. It [...]
May 6th, 2013 Jisha 
Hubby had been expressing his desire to have a Tamil Style Meal from a long time. He wanted a Saravana Bhavan type Vegetarian Meal with Kara Kuzhambu, Vatha Kuzhambu and so on. Since, I am unfamiliar with Tamil Cuisine, I decided to search for some recipes to satisfy hubby’s palate. I found many recipes for [...]
May 1st, 2013 Jisha 
Chickpea or Garbanzo Bean Flour has always intrigued me. I always thought that this beloved Besan (Kadala Maavu) had only one purpose – for making crunchy deep-fried Pakodas/Pakoras. However after tasting Besan Dhoklas a few years back, I decided it was time to experiment with chickpea flours and so began my adventure. These days, I [...]
April 24th, 2013 Jisha 
“Bok Choy” also known as “Chinese Cabbage” is a leafy vegetable widely used in Chinese Cuisine. The Asian Market near us usually carries many different varieties of this leafy green like Chinese Bok Choy, Baby Bok Choi, Korean Pak Choi and so on. On my last trip to the Asian market, I was really confused [...]
April 20th, 2013 Jisha 
Sometimes I prepare a new dish, take couple of photos, prepare a mental note for posting the recipe but unfortunately after several days, I forget about the ingredients used and how I made the dish. These days, I am trying to remind myself to jot down the recipe on a piece of paper so that [...]
April 15th, 2013 Jisha 
Give me shrimp any day and I am a happy woman! On our recent trip to the Asian Market, we were able to lay our hands on a treasure chest – yes, a chest filled with different kinds of jumbo shrimp. I scooped out plenty of those little monsters into bags and dreamed of making [...]
April 12th, 2013 Jisha 
Let me introduce a gluten-free cereal on my blog called “Ragi” or “Finger Millet“. It is known as “Panji Pullu” in Malayalam. Ragi is widely grown and consumed in India. Once considered to be poor man’s companion, Ragi is now well-known for it’s nutritional benefits. Ragi Flour is made into a porridge (Kurukku) and given [...]
April 9th, 2013 Jisha 
I have not been a fan of Clams (Kakka Irachi) and Mussels. I remember my Mom making Kakka Irachi during my school days and I couldn’t stand the sight of it. However, my Dad & brother would happily indulge as if it were the tastiest dish on earth. After getting married, I don’t remember hubby [...]
April 8th, 2013 Jisha 
Good Food and Relaxtion! This is what a good vacation looks like to me. Yes, I terribly miss the good homemade food I had while I was in Kerala. I am drooling over here looking at the pictures of Netholi/Kozhuva Peera. How I long to have a handful of rice with this absolutely delicious Meen/Fish [...]
April 4th, 2013 Jisha 
Spinach Pulav is another easy Pulav (Pilaf) you can make for lunch or dinner. I make this tasty and healthy Pulav when I buy Fresh Spinach. I have used Baby Spinach for making this recipe. I made this Pulav during Lent and we liked it a lot. I added a pinch of turmeric powder and [...]
April 3rd, 2013 Jisha 
Hope all of you had a Blessed Easter Sunday! We had a wonderful Easter and the joy continues as we celebrate the Octave of Easter. All the eight days of Easter are to be celebrated in some way. Why not read a good book or light a paschal candle during prayers or prepare a special [...]
March 26th, 2013 Jisha 
If you love Mathanga Payaru Erissery, you will love this simpler Varutharacha Mathanga Curry. Pumpkin is simmered in an aromatic Roasted Coconut Gravy. If you have ever fried coconut, you know how aromatic your whole house becomes. The very smell of roasted coconut is enough to make my stomach growl. The natural sweetness of pumpkin [...]
March 25th, 2013 Jisha 
Ridge Gourd (Peechinga) is one vegetable which grows abundantly in India. It is also known as Luffa/Loofah and belongs to the Cucumber family. The mature fruit of Ridge Gourd is used as a household scrub since it’s very fibrous. Only tender Ridge Gourd is used for cooking. There are two different varieties of Ridge Gourd [...]
March 21st, 2013 Jisha 
Spinach Potato Curry is a well-known North Indian dish. It is a wonderful way to incorporate fresh greens into your diet. I make this delicious Aloo Palak Curry when I get fresh spinach from the market. Spinach is usually cooked and then pureed for getting a thick gravy. However, I find the taste of pureed [...]
