Pala Panni Erachi Ularthiyathu (Pork Belly Fry)

I grew up in Kochi, Kerala — a place where food is woven into every memory. At home, though, we never cooked chicken, pork, or beef, so dishes like this weren’t something that came out of our own kitchen. Instead, my first taste of Kerala-style pork fry was always at friends’ houses. I still remember…

Andhra Fish Curry

This Andhra style fish curry was introduced to me by my friend Shabana Khanum. It has since proceeded to hold a very special place in my heart. 

The main flavors are from the coconut milk and coriander leaves. You can also include the stems for added flavor. Try this recipe with hot rice and a…

Maharashtrian Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is an Indian dish made from soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls). It is the dish of choice when an individual observes a “fast” during Shivratri, Navratri, or a similar Hindu religious occasion.

Masala Boiled Egg

This amazing side dish is a game changer when you crave some spice with your dinner. I usually enjoy this with dal fry and rice. Ingredients: Method: 1. In a bowl, mix salt, cumin powder, turmeric powder and red chilly powder with a little bit of water to make a paste. 2. Cut the boiled…

Rice Muruku Or Chakuli

Muruku is a deep fried snack made with rice flour and dal flour . There are so many varieties of Muruku , the one I am sharing here is rice flour with urad dal muruku . I shared two other varieties in my previous blogs , one is fried dal and idly rice muruku ,…

Vegetable Cutlet

Crisp on the outside, tender and tasty inside, Cutlets made with potatoes and lots of veggies make a wonderful snack that go well with a cup of tea or coffee in the evening.

Corn flakes chuda mixture

Chivda or chuda is a popular spicy Indian snack. This crunchy mix of fried stuff is loved by all and eaten anytime of the day.

Egg curry

Easy coconut based egg curry made with bhuna masala.