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 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 13th, 2012 Jisha 
When I get bored of Rice and Chapatis, I often make Pasta. I try using Whole Wheat Pasta whenever possible. I keep my Pasta as light as possible without using Heavy Cream and Cheese based Sauces. Here is the recipe for a yummy Shrimp and Broccoli Whole Wheat Pasta. The sauce for this Pasta is [...]
September 12th, 2012 Jisha 
There are some traditional Kerala dishes which I get to try only when I am in my Mom’s Kitchen. One such dish is VazhaChundu Payaru Thoran. Vazhachundu (Vazha Poov) is the Malayalam name for the purple flower of the Banana Plant, also known as Banana Heart. I have never tried Vazhachundu (Banana Flower) in my [...]
August 25th, 2012 Jisha 
There has been a lot of buzz about Oats Puttu (Steamed Oats with Coconut). I am not a fan of Oats though I could gobble those sweet Oatmeal Cookies anytime. Oats Puttu is a healthy alternative to Rice Puttu and Rava Puttu. It’s a nourishing breakfast made with a whole grain. Oats is an excellent [...]
August 25th, 2012 Jisha 
I got some Yellow Squash & Tomatoes from my aunt’s summer garden. I didn’t know what to do with the Yellow Squash and so I made an impromptu curry with it for Lunch. It was the first time I was using Yellow Squash in a curry and so I was s bit skeptical. However, it [...]
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 [...]
August 7th, 2012 Jisha 
Welcome to my Adventures in Bread-Making! Every time I grab a packet of bread in the supermarket, I try not to read the long-list of ingredients. However, I know that this list includes unhealthy and unpronounceable ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Soybean Oil and other artificial preservatives & colors. I have pretty much stopped buying Commercial Bread. [...]
July 26th, 2012 Jisha 
Sherbet is a frozen dessert made with fruit and a hint of dairy. Sherbet has a dense texture unlike icecream and each bite is rich with fruit flavor. If you have an icecream maker, you can easily make a soft and creamy sherbet. For making sherbet without an icecream maker, we have to freeze, thaw [...]
July 19th, 2012 Jisha 
I recently began trying a new leafy green vegetable known as Kale (Borecole). Though I had spotted it in most Supermarkets, I was reluctant to try it out since I didn’t know what it would taste like. After doing my own research about Kale, I decided to give it a try. I should say I [...]
July 16th, 2012 Jisha 
It’s raining tomatoes over here. I love tomatoes and this is one vegetable which grows abundantly in summer. Many Indian recipes use tomatoes but I am almost running out of recipes using Tomatoes. I tried Tomato Rice, Tomato Curry, Tomato & Onion Stir Fry and everything I could think of. That’s when I thought of [...]
July 11th, 2012 Jisha 
It has been a crazy month and I have been on my toes. We moved to a new place and that explains why I haven’t posted in a while. Without much ado, I am sharing with you my aunt’s recipe for Pidi (Kerala Style Rice Dumplings). This is the authentic recipe for Kottayam Style Pidi [...]
