Lauki Chana Dal (Bottle gourd and bengal gram curry)

A simple Dal is a thing of beauty. It is wholesome, it is comforting and incredibly delicious. Not to forget, it is incredibly nutritious too. You can add vegetables and meat to a dal preparation and it transforms into a totally different dish. This is one such dish. Cooked dal and bottle gourd is added…

Cauliflower and Peas Pulao (Gobi Matar pulao)

This is an easy pulao recipe, it comes together in 30 minutes. The cauliflower is definitely the hero here and pairs beautifully with the peas. I have used basmati rice here.  I have cooked this pulao in a deep sauce pot, you can definitely cook this in a pressure cooker too. The method and instructions…

Kerala Style Egg Stew with Green Peas

As a Malayali, I am in love with Kerala style stews with a creamy coconut curry base. This curry is creamy and comforting and delicious all at the same time. The base is sautéed onions and tomatoes with a heady mix of ground whole spices. Do not add pre-ground spices or garam masala. You will…

Aromatic Prawn and Tomato Pulao

This is a home-style one pot dish. For this pulao it is important to use uncooked, deveined prawns, it can be fresh or frozen. If all the ingredients are ready, this dish can be ready in 25 minutes. The masala base is very simple and the spices are just the right amount to add aroma…

Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Disclaimer- These cookies can be eaten by anyone, they are packed with nutrients and goodness that is particularly useful for new mothers, if you are not lactating you wont start lactating with these cookies. Just putting it out there 🙂 Hello Guys! I am here after such a long time. I took a long break…

Chettinad Style Prawn Fry

Hi Guys! I hope you are doing well. Today, I am sharing the recipe for Chettinad Style Prawn Fry- one of the best prawn preparations ever! I made this recipe in the last week of January and was planning to share it soon but unfortunately it got shifted to the back burner for a bit…

Murg Malai Kebab ( Cream Chicken kebab)

I wanted to post the recipe for this amazing kebab dish 2 days ago, to celebrate the one year anniversary of this blog. Yes! It’s been a year already, the BIG ONE. Unfortunately, I was  down with Viral Flu and could barely talk, I was like a Zombie. Although, I planned on writing the blog…

Kerala Style Chicken curry (coconut sauce)

For Amma, with love. Yesterday, 26th November, marked 4 years since my Amma passed away. I usually dread the days leading to this date. I’m awfully low, non-engaging and moody around this time. I guess, everyone has their own way of grieving.  I just feel a great sense of loss- one that weighs me down,…

Aloo Shimla Mirch ki Sabzi

(Potatoes and green bell peppers (shimla mirch/capsicum) fried in a melange of spices and condiments that is so utterly delicious-it will be your go-to sabzi!)

Vanilla and Chocolate Panna Cotta

This is an easy but SUPERRR LUSH dessert, made with just 3 ingredients! Yes, that’s right, you need just 3 main ingredients to make a basic Panna Cotta. If you want to know how I made mine, keep reading! I think I have to say this first- With this dessert, I have officially thrown my…