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 [...]
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 [...]
November 13th, 2012 Jisha 
This is probably the easiest fish curry I have ever made. Thanks to Canned Sardines! I can quickly whip up a Fish Curry for Rice. The first time I saw Canned Sardines in Tomato Sauce, I almost made up my mind that it would taste gross and fishy. However, hubby was inspired by a blog [...]
September 14th, 2012 Jisha 
What do you do with Pumpkins? I often end up making traditional Kerala dishes like Mathanga Vanpayaru Erishery and Olan. Not to forget Pumpkin Pies and Puddings. For a change, I decided to try a new dish with Mung/Moong Beans (CheruPayaru) and Pumpkin. I didn’t have coconut and couldn’t make any of the traditional Kerala [...]
August 24th, 2012 Jisha 
Sundal is a South Indian snack made from Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans. It is popular as a street food especially in Tamil Nadu. Sundal is high in protein and can quickly satisfy your craving to snack. I have used White Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana) in this recipe. If you prefer, you can use the Black Variety [...]
August 9th, 2012 Jisha 
Pulav (Pulao of Pilaf) is a simpler version of the rich and flavorful Biryani. While Biryani is made by layering cooked rice with a thick meat sauce, Pulav is usually a one-pot meal where rice is cooked with all the other ingredients. Here is the recipe for a simple Fish Pulav. Unlike Fish Biriyani, this Pulav is easy to make and isn’t rich [...]
April 18th, 2012 Jisha 
Whenever I make Broccoli Thoran, I finely chop the broccoli florets using a food processor. Even though the thoran tastes yummy, the broccoli sort of becomes unidentifiable. However if you want to see and taste your broccoli with each bite, then it is better to make this simple and healthy Broccoli Mezhkkupurati or Sauteed Borccoli [...]
April 9th, 2012 Jisha 
Here is the recipe for a Spicy Fried Chicken. This dish tastes so good and you will love it with every bite. Ginger, Garlic and Curry leaves make this dish heavenly. This is an excellent appetizer to serve for parties. Ingredients Boneless Chicken – 1.5 lbs (I used Chicken Tenderloins) Slit Green Chillies – 2 [...]
September 7th, 2011 Jisha 
Onam is around the corner. On 9th September 2011, Malayalees all over the world will celebrate Onam. You can find Onam Recipes here. Wishing you all a very Happy Onam!!! Here is the recipe for an easy Payasam using Aval (Flattened/Beaten Rice). You can make this Paysam quickly without much effort. Ingredients Aval (Flattened/Beaten Rice) [...]
August 20th, 2011 Jisha 
I am back after a short hiatus. Summer months kept me busy with guests and parties. So, here is a lovely Indian appetizer using boneless chicken. This spicy masala flavored chicken bites are perfect for any Indian party. Ingredients Skinless & Boneless Chicken Thighs – 1 kg/2.2 lbs Diced Onions – 1 large Finely Minced [...]
July 6th, 2011 Jisha 
Green Curry is a popular curry in Thai Cuisine. The main ingredients used in Green Curry Paste are Green Chillies, Shallots, Garlic, Galangal, Kaffir Lime, Cilantro Roots, Shrimp Paste and Lemon Grass. Green Curry Pastes can be made ahead and frozen for later use. This paste is readily available in Asian supermarkets. Kaffir Lime rinds, Lemongrass, Basil Leaves [...]
May 25th, 2011 Jisha 
When it comes to cooking, most of us love One-Pot dishes. Atleast, I do. It saves me time specially with Indian recipes where you have a lot of sauteing and stir frying. Ground Chicken/Meat is an excellent choice for One-Pot curries. Here is an easy recipe using Ground Chicken (Kheema/Keema). You can try the same [...]
April 22nd, 2011 Jisha 
During my early days of cooking, a friend told me about Vahrehvah Cooking Videos. I saw a few of the videos by Vah Chef and immediately liked it. I was however skeptical of trying the recipes since most of the measurements were not precise. However, after seeing the video for Rava Dosa/Dosha, I decided to [...]
September 26th, 2010 Jisha 
Biriyani or Biryani – the rich festive food made with rice, meat, vegetables, eggs, fish and spices, has become a common Indian household dish. With most of the ingredients available readily, making Biryani is no longer a difficult task. I remember my childhood days when Briyani was made by my mother only on very special [...]
September 7th, 2010 Jisha 
Here is a one pot Vegetable Masala Curry which goes well with Roti, Appam, Puttu and even Rice. If you want to finish the vegetables lying around in your fridge, then think no more. Try out this simple and tasty mixed vegetable curry. You can use vegetables like Potatoes, Carrots, Beans, Green Peas, Cauliflower, Capsicum [...]
