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Easy Dal Tadka
Every household has its own recipe for a good and hearty dal. This is mine. I believe for the perfect dal, less is more. I do not like spices and other other unnecessary ingredients to overpower the simplicity of the dish. I keep it simple and fuss free and a 100% hearty.
Things you will need:
(Serves 2-3)
Masoor Dal- 1 cup
Toor Dal- ½ cup
Water- 5 cups
Tomato- 1 medium sized, chopped
Turmer…
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Andhra Chilli Chicken
A fiery Andhra speciality just the way it’s served in the famed Andhra restaurants in Bangalore. This is one of my most favourite things to eat and it’s ridiculously easy to prepare at home. You need to be lavish with the green chillies for this recipe for best results.
Things you will need:
(Serves 2-3)
Chicken (preferably on the bone)- 500 grams, cut into smallish pieces
Green chillies-…
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Butter Chicken
I had my first ever Butter Chicken at Moti Mahal (Punjabi Bagh), Delhi. And for this reason, my Butter Chicken standards are very, VERY high. I dislike half ass butter chickens just as much as I love a beautifully made one. I have been trying to perfect my recipe for a couple of years now and I think I am finally ready to share a recipe. Okay, in all honesty, I still wouldn’t say this is the best…
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Kerala Thattukada Style Beef Curry
Kerala Thattukada Style Beef Curry
It’s no secret that I love Thattukada food. It’s unpolished culinary skill at its finest. This recipe is a hot and spicy beef curry just the way it’s served in the thattukadas of Kerala. You can substitute the beef with mutton/lamb too.
Things you will need:
Beef (good quality beef with a slight bit of fat works best for this curry)- 500 grams, cut into small, bite sized pieces. Don’t keep…
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Easy Fish Curry with Coconut Milk
Easy Fish Curry with Coconut Milk
There’s nothing more comforting for a Malayali than a nice, earthen pot of spicy fish curry. That’s the taste of ‘home’ for us. This recipe is one of my favourite ways of making a good fish curry. The Malabar tamarind is mandatory for this recipe if you ask me but if you must substitute with store bought tamarind paste, that should work too. I have never cooked with it so, I cannot be a 100% sure…
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'Kulukki Sarbath' Gin and Tonic- A classic with a hint of Kerala
‘Kulukki Sarbath’ Gin and Tonic- A classic with a hint of Kerala
The Kulukki Sarbath is a popular and dearly local drink of Kerala. The kind you’d stop for at a roadside shop during a road trip in the hot sun. It’s not your regular lemonade. There’s a tiny bit of brazen Kerala added to the tall glass of cold lemonade in the form of green chilli and puffed basil seeds. And most importantly, its shaken. Not stirred. And hence the name, ‘Kulukki Sarbath.’.
I…
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Chemmeen Choru – Kerala Style Spicy One Pot Shrimp Rice
Chemmeen Choru – Kerala Style Spicy One Pot Shrimp Rice
There are days when all I need is a dance of flavours from Kerala on my palate. This recipe does that for me. It is a one pot shrimp rice that is almost like a little glimpse into the vibrant cuisine of my hometown. The coconut oil, the ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves along with fresh prawns make this dish an absolute delight for anyone craving for a bit of Kerala for lunch or…
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Instant Carrot and Ginger Pickle
Instant Carrot and Ginger Pickle
I love pickles. They have the power to make even the laziest of meals more appetizing. This one is made with carrots and ginger. It’s hot, sour and sweet all at the same time and it is a favourite.
Things you will need:
Carrots- 3 medium to large sized, cut into two inch long wedges. See picture below.
Ginger- 2 inch piece, julienned. Even slightly thicker bits work if you like the bite of…
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Hot and Sweet Prawn Noodles
Hot and Sweet Prawn Noodles
Just as the name suggests, this recipe is fiery and sweet at the same time. Perfect to answer all your asian food cravings. But here is a disclaimer. All the ingredients I have used here are not exactly what’s used in authentic Asian cuisine. I have just made a bunch of ingredients work together to give me the result which is a lip smacking and delicious plate of prawn noodles. I got the canvas…
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Dal Makhani - The True Queen of Dals
Dal Makhani – The True Queen of Dals
I love my meat. But there are a few vegetarian dishes that truly get me to overeat. One is this royal Dal Makhani. Serve it with some hot jeera rice and it’s a meal in itself. It’s rich and absolutely flavorful and one of my most favourite things to eat any day. But you must remember that the Dal Makhani is not something you can decide to cook when you are already hungry. It takes time, patience…
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Tamil Chicken 65
Disclaimer. This dish is deep fried and this means 1) it’s not your healthiest bet and 2) you’ll end up having to throw away the leftover oil. Having said that, this crispy fried chicken is delicious as an appetizer, or for a regular meal with rice and dal and the best still, as a munchie while you are sipping on a cold beer.
Things you will need:
Boneless chicken breasts- 2 (cut into…
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Apple Cinnamon Preserve
This is an old fashioned apple preserve which works well on toast or pancakes or in pies.
Things you will need:
(yields 500 grams worth)
Apples- 3 large (peeled, core removed and cut into small pieces)
Cinnamon- 2 inch stick powdered or 1.5 teaspoon
Sugar- 1.5 cups
Juice of 1 lime
How to go about it:
In a dry, large, deep and heavy bottomed pot, place the cut apples and add the sugar.…
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Trivandrum Chicken Fry - The Pulse of my Hometown
Trivandrum Chicken Fry – The Pulse of my Hometown
This recipe is reminiscent of all the meals I’ve had from the roadside shacks of my hometown. The thattukadas. This is not your best bet if you’re looking for a healthy recipe as we use lavish amounts of oil here. The key to perfecting this recipe lies in the way you adjust the heat throughout the process.
Things you will need:
Chicken on the bone, cut into medium to small pieces- 500…
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The Best Crème Caramel Ever!
The Best Crème Caramel Ever!
I don’t have the biggest sweet tooth but this crème caramel is my Achilles’ heel. Having said that, I dislike most crème caramels of the world almost as much as I love this recipe. The reason being, I have a problem with puddings that are not firm. I need my pudding well cooked and firm without the overt smell of eggs. So, if you’re like me, this recipe is for you!
Things you will need:
Sug…
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Spicy Kerala Prawn Roast
Spicy Kerala Prawn Roast
This recipe is a modified version of one of the first recipes I ever made. It’s simple and uses only a few readily available ingredients. Step up on the heat if you like, with more pepper or chilli powder. Not much can go wrong in this recipe.
Things you will need:
Prawns- 500 grams (cleaned and deveined with the tails left on if possible. Great flavour)
Red onion- 1 large or 2 medium sized,…
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Malabar Chicken Roast
This recipe is chicken on the bone cooked in a rich and semi dry onion and tomato base. Simple, fuss free and one of the easiest chicken roasts you can lay your hands on. Step up on the chilli powder and black pepper if you want the dish nice and spicy.
Things you will need:
Chicken on the bone (cut into medium sized pieces)- 1 kg
Onions- 2 large, sliced finely
Tomatoes- 2 large, chopped
G…
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My Grandmum's Perfect Ghee Rice
My Grandmum’s Perfect Ghee Rice
Let’s face it, cooking rice perfectly is an art. Fine, long grained Basmati which holds its shape, does not get mushy and when you serve the meal, the rice grains have to fall perfectly on to the plate. It looks like my grandma cracked the code for perfectly cooked rice a long, long time ago. And this is her recipe for perfect and beautifully flavoured rice. I’d say it’s a little like a dessert…
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