Author: Sindhu B Pillai

Idiappam

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 […]

Butter Cookies

Butter Cookies commonly known as Nankhatai is the traditional Indian shortbread cookies or biscuits made with flour, sugar and ghee or butter. It is a popular sweet cum snack recipe which is equally liked by kids as well as elders. Nankhatai is popular as a tea time snack and is easily […]

Chicken Chalupa

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, […]

Chemmeen (Shrimp) Theeyal

Shrimp (Chemmen- ചെമ്മീൻ/കൊഞ്ച്) is an excellent and popular choice for a tasty seafood dish. Chemmen theeyal (കൊഞ്ച് തീയൽ) is a typical shrimp preparation in mouthwatering spicy curry with richness of  roasted coconut gravy. It is a good accompaniment with rice. Preparing shrimp for this dish involves removing the head, shell, […]

Chilli Fish

Chilli Fish, another popular Indian Chinese dish !… It can be made with fillet of any hard flush fish meat like tilapia or salmon. The dish makes excellent finger snack with as starter or can be served as a side dish with Asian main course of rice or noodles. The typical recipe is […]

Masala Peanut

Masala peanuts or masala kadalai, is a deep fried snack with peanut. I still remember having this as evening snack- which my dad used to buy these while returning after work- along with hot tea.  The rich flavor of hot spices and garlic with the aroma of coconut oil makes […]