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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
June 16th, 2011 Jisha 
I was introduced to Baked Beans recently. It is definitely one of the dishes you need to try. You will enjoy this wonderful dish for it’s rich & satisfying flavor. After having Baked Beans at a restaurant, I decided it was time to give it a try at home. I looked for recipes and many [...]
January 13th, 2011 Jisha 
2011 has arrived and I haven’t posted a recipe yet. Having spent the last few months with my in-laws, I have gone totally out of sync with the blogging world. I hope to get back to routine pretty soon. Though a bit late, Wishing all of you a Blessed Year ahead!!! Let me start 2011 [...]
April 29th, 2010 Jisha 
Here is the recipe for a simple Moong Dal Curry with Capsicum. Moong/Mung Dal is known as Cheru Payaru Parippu in Malayalam. When Moong Dal is combined with Capsicum, it tastes great. Many of us hardly consider Capsicum or Bell Pepper as a vegetable. Bell Peppers are very popular as a vegetable in US and [...]
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 [...]
March 15th, 2010 Jisha 
It was one of those days when I wanted to have a light dinner and decided to make a salad. I looked in my fridge and searched for ingredients for the salad. I had some boiled Black Chick Peas/Bengal Gram (Karutha Kadala) and Cucumber in the fridge. I saw an Asian Pear/Apple Pear lying in [...]
March 8th, 2010 Jisha 
I had earlier posted a recipe for a dry side dish using Cabbage and Bengal Gram Dal/Chana Dal/Split Chickpeas (Kadala Parippu) – Cabbage Chana Dal Stir Fry. Here is another recipe for a Cabbage and Chana Dal Curry. This is the first gravy I have ever made with Cabbage. Keralites usually make Thoran or Upperi [...]
January 19th, 2010 Jisha 
When you want to finish vegetables lying in your fridge, you can make the popular South Indian Sambar Sadham. It is a nice medley of rice, lentils and vegetables. It is definitely nutritious and an easy way to incorporate vegetables into your meal. In Tamil Nadu, the dish is known as Sambar Sadham whereas in [...]
January 13th, 2010 Jisha 
Cherupayaru Stew is another delicacy from Kerala. Whole Green Gram or Moong Beans are simmered in Coconut Milk and then seasoned with spices. CheruPayaru Stew goes well with Palappam, Puttu and Idiyappam. This recipe is slightly different from Vegetable Stew as it doesn’t use Whole Garam Masala. Ingredients Green Gram (Moong Beans) – 1/2 cup [...]
January 13th, 2010 Jisha 
Years ago, when I first tasted this lovely combo of Cabbage and Bengal Gram Dal/Chana Dal/Split Chickpeas from our school canteen, I was totally fascinated with it. This was a new Upperi (side dish) for me. It was never made by my mom. Years later, here I am with the recipe for making a wonderful [...]
November 22nd, 2009 Jisha 
Here is a simple stir fry recipe using Green Gram or Moong (Mung) Bean which is known as Cheru Payaru in Malayalam. You need to soak the Mung Bean for a few hours so that it can be cooked easily. You may Pressure Cook the Beans or cook it in an open pan. I prefer [...]
November 12th, 2009 Jisha 
Moong Dal (lentil) is known as Cheru Payaru Parippu in Malayalam. It is split and dehusked Green Gram (Cheru Payaru). Haldiram’s savory Moong Dal fry is something which most of us love. I was trying to make a snack similar to Haldiram’s Moong Dal fry. Though I couldn’t make it exactly like Haldiram’s, this snack [...]
