April 19th, 2011 
Jisha 
Here is an easy recipe for breakfast using bread. This Spicy Bread Masala is a welcome change and a good way to finish a packet of bread before it’s expiry date. Ingredients Bread Slices – 5 Diced Onions – 1 small Diced Tomatoes – 1 medium Slit Green Chillies – 2 small Curry Leaves – [...]
January 28th, 2011 Jisha 
I am not a big fan of Microwave Cooking. I use Microwave sparingly and it’s mostly for reheating food. Microwave Apples were a revelation to me. I found many recipes for Microwave Apple Crisps, Apple Cobbler, Baked Apples and so on. Unlike the normal Conventional Oven, you can bake apples in the Microwave within minutes. [...]
January 21st, 2011 Jisha 
Here is a delicious Sandwich Filling made using Chicken Breast & Vegetables. I usually make this Chunky Chicken & Vegetable Sandwich for Breakfast or as an evening meal. It tastes so much better than any of the Frozen Patties which we get to buy. You can use the same filling to make Patties. I usually [...]
November 9th, 2010 Jisha 
Aval is the Malayalam Word for Beaten Rice or Rice Flakes. In Kerala, Red/Brown Aval is commonly used. Aval Nanachathu, Aval Velayichathu, Aval Payasam are some common dishes made using Rice Flakes. Aval Vilayichathu (Sweetened Rice Flakes) is a popular teatime snack in Kerala. It is made using Rice Flakes, coconut and jaggery. Aval Vilayichathu, if roasted properly can be [...]
November 8th, 2010 Jisha 
I am back after a long hiatus. Avalos Podi is a simple yet popular teatime snack from Kerala. It is made by roasting rice flour and grated coconut. ‘Podi’ stands for Powder in Malayalam. So Avalos Podi is nothing but powdered rice flour and coconut. My husband is fond of Avalos Podi and he can have it any time of [...]
August 25th, 2010 Jisha 
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 [...]
June 21st, 2010 Jisha 
I am back with another Waffle recipe. When you bake waffles with nuts and dried fruits, it tastes so yummy. Each bite is satisfying with the crunchiness of nuts and sweetness of fruits. I had dried fruits and pecans with me. So, I decided to try Pecan Dried Fruits Waffle for breakfast. Feel free to [...]
April 30th, 2010 Jisha 
I love scrambled eggs. I often make Scrambled Eggs (Burji/Mutta Chikkiyathu) along with sausages, veggies and so on. Though it’s tasty, it isn’t soft and creamy like the ones we get in restaurants. I was determined to find out the secret behind those soft & yummy scrambled eggs. To my surprise, I found out that [...]
April 25th, 2010 Jisha 
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 [...]
March 29th, 2010 Jisha 
To me, the word Dosa (Dosha) always meant “Pancakes made with Fermented Batter using Rice and Lentils”. Later own, I was introduced to instant Wheat Dosa by my dear roommate Rema. It was something which was never made by Mom. One fine morning, I tasted the lovely, green and crispy Pesarattu Dosa from Infosys Cafeteria [...]
March 19th, 2010 Jisha 
Vermicelli is an extra thin spaghetti. Italian Vermicelli is made from Durum Wheat whereas Indian Vermicelli is made from semolina. Vermicelli is known as Semiya in Malayalam. I have used Vermicelli (Semiya) only for making Paysam. Vermicelli Upma was never made by my Mom but I used to have it from my Office Cafeteria, once [...]
March 15th, 2010 Jisha 
My husband loves mangoes in any form. One fine day while browsing through the grocery aisle, he found a Can of Alphonso Mango Pulp and couldn’t resist the urge to buy it. After relishing almost half can of Mango Pulp, I decided to try out some Mango Pancakes with the remaining pulp. These Pancakes looked [...]
March 12th, 2010 Jisha 
I was on a search for a recipe for Eggless French Toasts. I saw many different recipes using Bananas, Yogurt, Half and Half, Egg Replacer and even Tofu. Since I only had Yogurt with me, I went ahead and decided to take a risk and try making French Toasts with Milk and Yogurt. I was [...]
February 23rd, 2010 Jisha 
After coming to US, I had a strong aversion to Tex-Mex and Mexican food, mainly because of the use of Beans in many dishes. I slowly started liking it after having Chicken Chalupas and Quesadillas which luckily had no beans. If you have a few ingredients like Cooked Chicken Breasts or Sausages, you can easily [...]
February 14th, 2010 Jisha 
After Apple Waffles, it’s time for some Apple Pancakes. I prefer Healthy Pancakes made using Whole Wheat Flour. As I use a non stick pan for making pancakes, I skip the butter. These Pancakes taste delicious and your kids will love these Apple Pancakes even if they hate fruits. I never add eggs to my [...]
