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 [...]
March 1st, 2013 Jisha 
When the guilt sets in after eating too much of White Rice, then I switch onto Salads. However, I get bored of Salads pretty quickly unless it is awesome. It is difficult for me to like a salad unless it has Boiled Eggs or Chicken. Yes, I need my protein! Here is the recipe for [...]
February 25th, 2013 Jisha 
I had a mini heart-attack when I checked the date of the last post on my beloved website. Yes, it’s been more than 3 months since I posted a new recipe. Let me apologize to my dear readers. The last few months kept me on my toes. A month long Kerala vacation, a wedding in [...]
September 17th, 2012 Jisha 
Besan (Gram/Chickpea Flour) is staple ingredient used in North Indian Cuisine. It is used for making Pakodas, Laddus, Dosas and Rotis. Besan Chila (Puda) is a popular crepe made with Garbanzo Beans Flour. Here is the recipe for a nutritious, wholesome Breakfast which can be made in minutes. Broccoli Besan Egg Pancakes or Dosa make [...]
July 21st, 2012 Jisha 
Welcome to the World of Frittatas. A Frittata is more like a thick and puffy omelette with lot of fillings. As a Keralite, the only egg dishes I used to have for breakfast were Omelette (or the more colloquial “Omplate” ) and Scrambled Eggs (Mutta Chikkiyathu). After visiting a very famous restaurant called “Yolk” in [...]
May 4th, 2012 Jisha 
What do you do on cold, rainy days? I prefer making some soup in my crockpot and then lazying around with a book. I love slow cooker (crockpot) recipes. They are so easy and convenient. Assemble a few ingredients, turn on your crockpot and you are free to do anything else while your meal gets [...]
March 19th, 2012 Jisha 
Presenting to you Vegetarian Patties made using Cabbage as the main ingredient. It sure sounds weird but Cabbage being a versatile vegetable, it can be used for making flavorful patties. These patties are definitely healthy and a wonderful way to let your kids eat their veggies. Unlike the store bought varieties, these patties don’t use [...]
March 8th, 2012 Jisha 
Here is a recipe for a quick and easy Thai Style Vegetable Stir Fry. A welcome change from the Indian Style Vegetarian side dishes. Cabbage is the main ingredient I have used in this recipe. When you stir fry cabbage in butter on high heat, it becomes mildly sweet and I love that flavor. Serve this vegetable [...]
June 25th, 2011 Jisha 
Broccoli is such a healthy vegetable but it is rarely used in Indian Cuisine. It is really expensive in India compared to other vegetables. Here is a recipe for a nourishing Cream of Broccoli Soup. This soup tastes wonderful and will lift your spirits on a dull day. Ingredients Fresh Broccoli Florets & Stem (Chopped) [...]
May 25th, 2011 Jisha 
One evening, I was craving hot Chicken Soup. I had a can of Cream Style Golden Corn and went ahead and made a Chicken & Corn Soup. We enjoyed this soup though my favorite Soup is the classic Sweet Corn Chicken Soup. Ingredients Chicken Breast – 1 Finely Diced Onions – 1 medium Cream Style [...]
February 13th, 2011 Jisha 
Here is the recipe for a simple Kerala Style Baked Fish. I bake fish these days in my Convection Oven so that I can avoid frying it in oil. You can bake any fish like Tilapia, Salmon, Mahi Mahi and so on. Ingredients Fish Fillets – 2 medium (I used Tilapia Fillets) Turmeric Powder – [...]
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 [...]
June 21st, 2010 Jisha 
Chicken Salad is definitely the most popular Salad. It can be made into delicious Sandwiches and served for parties & picnics. Here is the recipe for a nice Crunchy Chicken Salad with Vegetables. I have used Carrots, Celery and Pecans in this salad for extra crunchiness. Sun dried tomatoes impart so much of flavor 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 [...]
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 [...]
