April 3rd, 2013 
Jisha 
Hope all of you had a Blessed Easter Sunday! We had a wonderful Easter and the joy continues as we celebrate the Octave of Easter. All the eight days of Easter are to be celebrated in some way. Why not read a good book or light a paschal candle during prayers or prepare a special [...]
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 [...]
June 15th, 2012 Jisha 
A few weeks ago, my aunt visited us with her special homemade Pidi and Kozhi Curry. As soon as I tasted her Pidi and Chicken Curry, I knew I had to ask her for the recipe. It was simply awesome and hubby raved about it. Pidi is a traditional Kerala dish (which has Knanaya origins). [...]
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 [...]
October 13th, 2011 Jisha 
Two of my favorite ingredients which I use for Asian-style recipes are Fish Sauce and Roasted Peanuts. Add these to any dish and you get a Thai/Malayasian flavor. Here is a yummy Asian Style Chicken Curry in Peanut Sauce. I have used a combination of ingredients from Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisines. This curry has [...]
August 30th, 2011 Jisha 
Pearl Couscous/Israeli Couscous is a Toasted Wheat Pasta in the form of granules. It is bigger than the Couscous Grains which were used in this recipe. Pearl Couscous has a longer cooking time compared to Couscous Grains. Since it is bigger in size and retains its firmness after cooking, it can be substituted for Rice [...]
August 23rd, 2011 Jisha 
Chicken Curry flavored with Mint Leaves tastes wonderful & refreshing. No wonder, Mint Leaves are a must while making Biryani. Ever since I started growing Mint Leaves (Pudhina) at home, I have often used it in my Chicken Curry. Here is the recipe for a yummy Mint Chicken Curry. If you have left over Mint Leaves and are [...]
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 7th, 2011 Jisha 
If you have tried Tomato Chicken Roast, then you need to try this yummy Tomato Chicken Curry. Tomato Ketchup & Soy Sauce make this Indian Style Chicken Curry taste out of this world. It goes best with Indian Rotis and Pulav. This chicken curry gets a deep reddish-brown color from kashmiri chilly powder, tomato ketchup [...]
July 6th, 2011 Jisha 
I have become more & more interested in trying recipes with Barbecue Sauce. The sweet, tangy & smoky flavor of BBQ sauce is a welcome change after having Spicy Indian Curries. Here is a recipe for Barbecue Flavored Ground Chicken and Cabbage. Cabbage goes well with Ground Chicken since it’s so versatile. Ingredients Ground Chicken – 1 [...]
July 5th, 2011 Jisha 
Here is another classic North Indian Curry – Palak/Spinach Chicken Curry also known as Saagwala Murgh. ‘Saag’ stands for ‘Greens’ in Hindi. You can use any greens for this recipe but spinach is commonly used. This is a nice way to include healthy greens in your non-vegetarian curry. This recipe was adapted from Madhur Jaffrey’s [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
October 10th, 2010 Jisha 
I had posted the recipe for Spicy Kerala Chicken Roast long back. Here is my mother-in-law’s recipe for Chicken Roast which is slightly different from mine. Chicken is first marinated with spice powders and then shallow fried. The fried chicken is cooked with sauteed onions and tomatoes until the gravy becomes completely dry. Tomato Ketchup [...]
