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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
July 24th, 2012 Jisha 
Here is the recipe for easy Rice Flour & Coconut pancakes made on a griddle. There are so many traditional Kerala dishes made using Rice Flour and Coconut, some of which are Appam, Palappam, Kallappam, Vatteyappam, Indriyappam, Ada, Orotti, Ottada, Elayada and so on. These pancakes are like a thicker version of the Malabar special [...]
April 19th, 2012 Jisha 
Here is a traditional Kerala dish made using Taro or Colocasia – Chembu Kuzhachathu or Smashed Taro. As I have mentioned in my previous posts, Malanga root can be used in this recipe instead of Taro and they taste almost the same. This dish was made my mother-in-law and the picture was taken long back. [...]
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 [...]
May 24th, 2011 Jisha 
I have made Kerala Style Fish Cutlets for many occasions but somehow never got to post the recipe. These fish cutlets make an excellent appetizer along with Kerala Onion Salad (Sarlas). I have tried both Canned Fish as well as Fresh Fish Fillets for making these cutlets. Here is the recipe for yummy fried fish [...]
April 4th, 2011 Jisha 
When my in-laws came to visit us, we would often explore the aisles of a Latin-American Grocery Store for different stem and root tubers. My father-in-law found these Malanga roots during one such visit. Malanga is also known as Yautia, Cocoyam, Eddo, Coco, Tannia, Japanese Potatoes and so on. Malanga Root is related to a [...]
February 23rd, 2011 Jisha 
You are hungry and want to have a quick snack. Your kids will be home after school and you want to make a quick snack (which isn’t boring) for them. You are entertaining guests at home and you need to make some quick bites. Whatever the scenario, here are a few easy Quick Bites for you to [...]
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 17th, 2010 Jisha 
Here is the recipe for a sweet tea-time snack/dessert from Kerala known as Paal Pidi or Paal Kozhukatta. This dish is also popular in Tamil Nadu. Pidi (Rice Flour Dumpling) is popular in Central Kerala specially among the Syrian Christians. Regular Pidi is not sweet and is usually eaten with Chicken Curry whereas Pal Pidi [...]
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 [...]
