Author: Sindhu B Pillai

Sardine Fry (മത്തി ഫ്രൈ)

This is special for Keralites. Sardine (മത്തി  OR ചാള ) in curry or fried form is a regular diet on Malayali’s cuisine. Sardine is an abundant sea fish variety in Indian costs and is well known as a rich source of Omega-3. The recipe I present here is the one […]

Baked Whole Chicken

A healthy way to celebrate a western holiday !!!…………. I made it first time for the Thanks Giving in 2012. The Indian touch of spices I used in this recipe gives a mouthwatering aroma and of course the wonderful taste. I propose to use this as a starter or a […]

Chicken Biriyani

This is my favorite recipe in my kitchen…. In fact, I got inspiration to start a recipe blog, when I settled with this recipe for the chicken biryani, based on the feedback I got from friends and well-wishers whoever tasted it! As a well-known single dish meal from Indian cuisine, […]

Brahmi Chutney

When my friend brought this to me from the local farmers market last Sunday telling it as “Brahmi” I was a little confused.  The Brahmi (ബ്രഹ്മി)–the herbal plant in Kerala I am familiar- used to look slightly different.  Also during my Chennai days I used this leaves in the name […]

Tomato Rice

Tomato Rice (தக்காளி சாதம் ) is a spicy and tasty rice preparation from the South Indian cuisines which is a quick fit for lunch box, for kids and elders. This mixed rice preparation is a combination of cooked rice with ripe & juicy tomatoes and traditional Indian spices. This great one-dish […]

Kanava Thoran

No dish is complete without a coconut touch for Malayalee !!!. Here is another delicious fish recipe with Squid (കണവ), in dry form ( I have posted a gravy form preparation for squid in one of my previous posts “Squid Masala” ) .  The preparation here uses cleaned and sliced squid, […]