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Kakka Irachi Ularthiyathu (Stir Fried Clam Meat)
I have not been a fan of Clams (Kakka Irachi) and Mussels. I remember my Mom making Kakka Irachi during my school days and I couldn’t stand the sight of it. However, my Dad & brother would happily...
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Ragi Puttu (Steamed Finger Millet Cakes)
Let me introduce a gluten-free cereal on my blog called “Ragi” or “Finger Millet“. It is known as “Panji Pullu” in Malayalam. Ragi is widely grown and consumed in India. Once considered to be poor...
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Chemmeen Ularthiyathu (Kerala Style Sauteed Prawns)
Give me shrimp any day and I am a happy woman! On our recent trip to the Asian Market, we were able to lay our hands on a treasure chest – yes, a chest filled with different kinds of jumbo shrimp. I...
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Apple & Coconut Chutney/Chammanthi
Sometimes I prepare a new dish, take couple of photos, prepare a mental note for posting the recipe but unfortunately after several days, I forget about the ingredients used and how I made the dish....
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Bok Choy Thoran (Stir Fried Bok Choy with Coconut)
“Bok Choy” also known as “Chinese Cabbage” is a leafy vegetable widely used in Chinese Cuisine. The Asian Market near us usually carries many different varieties of this leafy green like Chinese Bok...
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Besan Carrot Dosa (Chickpea Flour Crepes)
Chickpea or Garbanzo Bean Flour has always intrigued me. I always thought that this beloved Besan (Kadala Maavu) had only one purpose – for making crunchy deep-fried Pakodas/Pakoras. However after...
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Brinjal Kara Kuzhambu
Hubby had been expressing his desire to have a Tamil Style Meal from a long time. He wanted a Saravana Bhavan type Vegetarian Meal with Kara Kuzhambu, Vatha Kuzhambu and so on. Since, I am unfamiliar...
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Roasted Carrots
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...
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Jackfruit Seeds, Drumsticks and Mango Curry
In Kerala, during Jackfruit Season, Jackfruit seeds (Chakkakuru) make their way into many dishes. These seeds are so popular that you can find peeled and frozen jackfruit seeds in many Indian Grocery...
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Vattayappam (Steamed Rice Cake)
“Vattayappam” literally means “Round Cake/Bread”. It is a soft and fluffy ‘steamed rice cake’ often made for Tea. It is the only cake I think my maternal Ammachi (Grandma) used to make. Of course,...
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Roasted Acorn Squash
When I saw these cute little Acorn Squashes at the market, I couldn’t resist. I had no idea how to cook these and yet I bought. I have only used Pumpkin and Summer Squashes in my kitchen and that too...
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Lemon Flavored Pulav
I was running out of time to make lunch before hubby came home. I looked into my pantry and refrigerator couple of times trying to come up with something. That’s when I saw a lemon and immediately had...
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Fish Curry with Raw Mango in Coconut Milk
A few weeks back when we visited one of our friend’s house, we got the chance to try her Mom’s wonderful Kerala Style Fish Curry with Raw Mangoes. I was immediately hooked on to the taste and I asked...
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Mini Zucchini Omelettes
Breakfast happens to be the most difficult meal for me! I have a difficult time coming to terms with what I will be preparing for Breakfast. I don’t like the Boxed Cereals and Oatmeal. I also don’t...
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Lemony Pasta with Broccoli and Ham
For a quick weeknight dinner, Pasta often comes to my rescue. I try to keep it simple with very few spices and condiments. Pasta dressed up in heavy sauce is reserved for special occasions! Here is a...
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Pan Fried Plantain (Ethapazham Porichathu)
The easiest and yummiest snack I have ever eaten is Ethapazham Porichathu (Ripe Plantain Fry). Growing up in Kerala, Plantains were something we ate almost daily. I often took Plantains for granted and...
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Sweet and Spicy Baked Chicken
A simple dinner like Baked Chicken Drumsticks straight from the oven sprinkled with a squeeze of lime and served with a salad makes me satisfied. I have made Breaded Chicken Drumsticks a few times and...
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Plantain Pear Smoothie
When you are not in the mood for an elaborate Breakfast, you can resort to Smoothies. Plantain and Pear sound like an odd combination but that is all that I had in my Kitchen. Here is a quick Plantain...
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Stir Fried Ivy Gourd with Cashews
Ivy Gourd (Kovakka/Tindoora) is a vegetable which grows abundantly in tropical places. It is also known as Little Gourd, Gentleman’s Toes and so on. usually make Ivy Gourd Thoran or add it to Sambar....
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Our love for Fried Rice began when we tasted a yummy Shrimp/Prawn Fried Rice from a Chinese Restaurant near our first home. It was addictive to say the least. Probably, it had been loaded with MSG but...
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