Puttu (പുട്ട്) is Malayali’s own trademark breakfast dish. The authentic Kerala kitchen puttu make use of brown rice flour. Puttu made of wheat flour (ഗോതമ്പ് പുട്ട് )also is very common, but compared to the rice flour preparation, wheat puttu used to have more sticky-lumps which many people don’t like. The […]
Lets come back to the tradition! Idiappam (ഇടിയപ്പം) is an authentic Kerala breakfast recipe which goes well with hot and spice side-dishes like egg masala or kadala-curry. Some sweet lovers prefer mixing idiappam with sugar added coconut milk. The key in the success of these soft noodles like dish is the […]
Another one dish meal from Mexican cuisine! Chalupa in traditional Spanish style is a tortilla made by pressing a thin layer of dough around the outside of a small mold, in the shape of a boat. It is then filled with various ingredients such as shredded chicken/meat, chopped onion, cheese, lettuce guacamole, […]
I got inspiration for this recipe after my last week lunch at Chipotle the Mexican grill restaurant. The rice bowl combines protein-rich black beans with creamy avocado, diced tomatoes and rice and grilled/broiled chicken. This is a great healthy combo for kids and the whole family. Feel free to use […]
Biryani is a rice-based dish (usually using basmati-rice) made with spices and one of the common non-vegetarian ingredients like chicken, mutton or fish. This single dish meal of Middle East origin is traditionally prepared in earthenware pots and is known for its unique aroma, flavor and spices. This is my […]
A quick recipe for a complete one dish meal of Chinese origin. Veg-Fried rice wasn’t very common in our traditional Kerala cuisine’s in the past, but now a days has become a favorite dish for family gatherings and weddings. The recipe uses non-sticky rice and bunch of vegetables along with […]
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