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Medu Vada / Medhu Vada / Urad Dal Vada / Ulundu Vadai

Medu Vada / Medhu Vada / Urad Dal Vada / Ulundu Vadai

Medu Vada / Medhu Vada / Urad Dal Vada / Ulundu Vadai is a South Indian doughnut-shaped savory fried snack that is soft and crispy.

Medu Vada / Medhu Vada / Urad Dal Vada / Ulundu Vadai

This past weekend I made these Medu Vada / Medhu Vada / Urad Dal Vada / Ulundu Vadai as the weather was cold and rainy, and our taste buds craved for something hot and crunchy 😋. It is the ultimate evening snack…

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Homemade Coconut Milk / Thengai Paal / Thenga Paalu

Coconut is a staple in almost all homes in South India, including ours. As I’m from Kerala, I couldn’t possible make anything without it! From vegetarian to non-vegetarian dishes, homemade Coconut Milk / Thengai Paal / Thenga Paalu gives that extra flavor and creamy consistency to all my gravies. It is a fantastic and healthy substitute for regular milk. As I haven’t shared the recipe for this…

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Restaurant-Style Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Restaurant-Style Tandoori Chicken Recipe is such a vibrant and appetizing dish which shows how a handful of everyday spices can be combined together for an incredible dish that smells great and tastes so exotic!

This Restaurant-Style Tandoori Chicken Recipe is another one of my signature recipes that will be very familiar to all my friends because I make this quite often.

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Kerala Fish (Meen) Molee / Moilee - Kerala Style Fish Stew

Kerala Fish (Meen) Molee / Moilee – Kerala Style Fish Stew

Kerala Fish (Meen) Molee / Moilee – Kerala Style Fish Stew is a classy gravy which is famous among Kerala’s Syrian Christians. It is made by  marinating the fish in masala and frying it. Next, the fried fish is cooked in coconut milk with very low spice and other ingredients.

Just to describe this gravy in a little more detail, it is rich and a bit creamy, not only because of the fish juices but…

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Tri-Beans, Fruit & Corn Salad / Homemade Bean Salad

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because this season is always filled with friends and family surrounded by tons of delicious food! The idea of serving salad at Thanksgiving is a good one. You might want something light, crunchy, and refreshing to balance out the roasted turkey. Tri-Beans, Fruit & Corn Salad / Homemade Bean Salad is a healthy and flavorful addition to your party menu.…

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Kaju Katli / Kaju Barfi / Cashew Slice

Kaju Katli / Kaju Barfi / Cashew Slice is an Indian sweet made with Cashew and Sugar syrup especially during Diwali / Deepavali. I was wondering why it was named Kaju Katli; so after some research online, I found out that Kaju means Cashew and Katli means Slice in Hindi. So its name literally translates to Cashew Slice in English. A delicious and simple ultra-creamy Kaju Katli / Kaju Barfi /…

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Orange Popsicles / Orange Ice Pops

Orange Popsicles / Orange Ice Pops

This Orange Popsicle / Orange Ice Pop is light, fruity, and feels just like eating an Orange in the form of a popsicle! This recipe makes 6 Orange Popsicles / Orange Ice Pops, and can be made easily. Well, I guess you can’t say nothis time, because it takes just 15 minutes from start to finish to make (of course, you have to wait for it to freeze; which could easily take anywhere from 6 to 8…

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Ashoka Halwa / Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa

Ashoka Halwa / Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa

Ashoka Halwa / Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa is a popular sweet from the small town of Thiruvaiyaru in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu which is served for wedding as a part of breakfast.

My family loves all things Halwa, and this is yet another fantastic recipe to add to your Halwa list!

For some reason, I always thought that making Halwa was a difficult process, but it turned out rather easy.…

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Aviyal / Avial / Kerala Mixed Vegetable Coconut Gravy

Aviyal / Avial / Kerala Mixed Vegetable Coconut Gravy

Aviyal / Avial / Kerala Mixed Vegetable Coconut Gravy is a great recipe from Kerala. It also takes a major part in the Onam Sadyafeast. There are a lot of varieties in aviyal depending on which part of Kerala you are from. It is also made in certain parts of Tamil Nadu and Udupi. Aviyal / Avial / Kerala Mixed Vegetable Coconut Gravy recipe is pretty flexible as you can use whatever veggies you…

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Apple Shaped Kaju Katli / Apple Shaped Cashew Nut Burfi

Apple Shaped Kaju Katli / Apple Shaped Cashew Nut Burfi

I loved making this Apple Shaped Kaju Katli / Apple Shaped Cashew Nut Burfi inspired by the Apple fruit 🍎. It is made with cashew nuts, sugar syrup, and food color. You can also make them in other shapes like Watermelon, Orange, Strawberry, etc 🍉🍊🍍

They’re SO CUTE! They’ll definitely jazz up the table for this Diwali! I hope you find some inspiration for your Diwali with this cute and colorful…

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Paalkova - How to make Palkova / Milk Sweet

Paalkova – How to make Palkova / Milk Sweet

Paalkova – How to make Palkova / Milk Sweet simply melts in your mouth. It is simple, light, delicious, and one of my favorite ♥ sweets. A look at Paalkova – How to make Palkova / Milk Sweet might be intimidating at first, but really, this is composed of a few very easy-to-follow steps, that are each delicious on their own, and totally do-able. All you need is time and patience to make it (as it…

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Paruppu Vadai / Parippu Vada / Chana Dal (Lentil) Fritters

Paruppu Vadai / Parippu Vada / Chana Dal (Lentil) Fritters

Paruppu Vadai / Parippu Vada / Chana Dal (Lentil) Fritters are scrumptiously good and filled with flavor, and have a crispy exterior and a soft creamy interior.  They make for a fabulous appetizer as well. To make these Paruppu Vadai / Parippu Vada / Chana Dal (Lentil) Fritters, you will need to presoak the Chana and Urad dal in the water as described in the instructions below. Before you grind…

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Mysore Pak / Mysuru Pak / Mysore Indian Burfi

Mysore Pak / Mysuru Pak / Mysore Indian Burfi

Mysore Pak / Mysuru Pak / Mysore Indian Burfi is an Indian sweet which is famous in South India. It is made with three simple ingredients. Also, it takes a major part in Diwali / Deepavali sweets and weddings, where it is served traditionally along with lunch meals.

Sometimes the simplest recipe yields the richest results. At first glance, It looks like a complicated recipe but it is actually…

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Motichoor Ladoo (Laddu) / Motichur Ladoo (Laddu)

Motichoor Ladoo (Laddu) / Motichur Ladoo (Laddu)

Motichoor Ladoo (Laddu) / Motichur Ladoo (Laddu) is a traditional Indian festival sweet that simply melts in your mouth. Not only is it tasty, but it is quite simple to make these Motichoor Ladoo (Laddu) / Motichur Ladoo (Laddu), as you only need a few simple ingredients. You could pack these Motichoor Ladoo (Laddu) / Motichur Ladoo (Laddu) and make a great homemade gift for a friend or relative.

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Eggless Banana Muffins For Breakfast

Eggless Banana Muffins For Breakfast

Here is today’s go-to recipe for the Eggless Banana Muffins For Breakfast, which is made from mashed banana and all-purpose flour, and can be baked real fast! Its heavier coarse crumb and the sweet and savory taste are definitely an elegant choice for breakfast and tea time! It’s a cake of rustic elegance requiring no decoration. These yummy Eggless Banana Muffins For Breakfast are perfect as a…

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Sharjah Shake / Banana Chocolate Milkshake

Sharjah Shake / Banana Chocolate Milkshake

Sharjah Shake / Banana Chocolate Milkshake recipe is finally here! I love, love, love these milkshakes. It is a rather popular drink in coffee shops around Kerala where I grew up, but here where I currently live, I can’t get one. So, I decided to make my own version and it turned out delicious! It goes well with a really good sandwich. The peanut flavor is amazing, but the one that really works…

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Kerala Meen Pollichathu / Fried Fish in Banana Leaf Wrap

Kerala Meen Pollichathu / Fried Fish in Banana Leaf Wrap

Kerala Meen Pollichathu / Fried Fish in Banana Leaf Wrap is traditionally known as Karimeen Pollichathu as this recipe is traditionally made with Karimeen (Pearl spot fish). Here I’m gonna make it with Pomfret fish (though you can make it with any kind of fish). Kerala Meen Pollichathu / Fried Fish in Banana Leaf Wrap is wrapped in a banana leaf and cooked with spicy masala sauce.

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