March 18th, 2013 
Jisha 
I have a love-hate relationship with Eggplants/Brinjal/Aubergine. It’s difficult to find an absolutely delicious recipe with Eggplant over which I would fall head-over-heels. I still don’t have any favorite Eggplant recipes. I only buy it occasionally to try new recipes. Here is an easy recipe for Eggplant with Peppers. I served it with both rice [...]
March 15th, 2013 Jisha 
I love Thai food! Right from the aroma to the taste, everything about Thai food is so wonderful. Ever since we tried Yellow Curry Fried Rice at a Thai restaurant, I have been wanting to recreate the magical flavors at home. Of course, you could use the packaged Yellow Curry Powder/Paste which you get in [...]
March 8th, 2013 Jisha 
Unakka Irachi or Dried Beef is a specialty from Kerala. Before the era of refrigeration began, Meat was preserved by salting and drying it thoroughly. This dried meat could be stored for months. In the hot summer months, meat would be sun-dried outdoors. During rainy months, Meat would be smoked and dried over the stove [...]
March 7th, 2013 Jisha 
My hubby is a person who cannot live without gravies. Yes, he needs to soak his rice in gravy (chaaru). Be it Meen chaaru or Moru curry, he needs his gravy with rice. You cannot make him to eat rice with semi-gravy dishes like Chana Masala and Mushroom Theeyal. On the other hand, I can [...]
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 28th, 2013 Jisha 
“Garbanzo Beans” or “White Chickpeas” are very popular in Indian Cuisine. Who can forget North Indian dishes like Chola Battura, Punjabi Chola Masala, Pindi Chana or the ever popular South Indian street food – Kadala Sundal. Black Chickpea (Bengal Gram) is more commonly used in South Indian dishes like Kadala Curry. Kabuli Chana is a [...]
February 27th, 2013 Jisha 
Quinoa (pronounced ‘Keenwah’) is a gluten-free pseudo cereal. Unlike rice and wheat, it is a complete source of protein and is rich in dietary fibre making it heart-healthy. It can be used for making Soups, Stir Fries, Pulavs and even Payasams. I have started enjoying the taste of Quinoa though my husband still hasn’t got [...]
February 26th, 2013 Jisha 
It’s winter but never mind, here is a recipe which uses a Summer Vegetable. Zucchini or Courgette is a summer squash which looks similar to Cucumber. It grows abundantly in summer. Unlike Cucumber, the skin of Zucchini is tender and is left unpeeled. Zucchini has a delicate flavor and it cooks very quickly. The key [...]
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 [...]
November 15th, 2012 Jisha 
On cold Autumn mornings, it requires extra will power and effort on my part to get up from bed. I could sleep under the warm blanket till noon. On such lazy days, I prefer making a smoothie for breakfast. Here is a healthy smoothie made with Banana, Oats, Dates and Almond Milk. I have been [...]
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 [...]
November 12th, 2012 Jisha 
In the US, Chicken Salad refers to a salad made with diced chicken and mayonnaise as the main ingredients. Some of other ingredients used in Chicken Salad are Celery, Spring Onions, Bell Peppers, Grapes, Apples, Cranberries, Nuts, Cucumbers and so on. Chicken Salad has a perfect balance of sweet, salty, tangy flavors. It is creamy [...]
November 6th, 2012 Jisha 
With Indian food, it is sometimes difficult to come up with Healthy Recipes. Nevertheless, keep trying till you find something healthy and flavorful. I befriended Brown Rice a few years back and it has become a staple in my pantry. Yes, we still love White Rice but don’t eat it seven days a week! Hubby’s [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
