Mutton Stew

While the masala rich non vegetarian gravies top my list of favourites, this mildly spiced side dish, which has its origin from the Christian homes in my native place, goes last. This was sent over by one of amma's friends in Kottayam while we were holidaying a couple of months back and I managed to get the recipe from her while clicking away the dish. If you like soft juicy meat all drenched...

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Parotta (step by step recipe)

Remember the Veechu Parotta post a few months back? These parottas also were made the same day and time intended for a separate post.   Now, let's see what wiki has to say about this one. A Parotta or Barotta, is a common layered flat bread of Southern India. This is not to be confused with the North Indian Paratha. Parottas are usually available in restaurants and road side...

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Picture of the week ~ In search of food...

Exposure                  0.003 sec (1/320) Aperture                  f/6.3 Focal Length            135 mm Lens                        EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 I...

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Maangai Oorugai / Mango Pickle

Well, this post is finally meant to do some justice to my blog's title after a while. Bakes, chocolatey cookies, muffins and Indian sweets had been dominating the space lately here as you could see. Sample the pickle and you can judge the talent of the cook. Yeah! a good cook makes a perfect South Indian pickle, the one which doesn't turn stale for a longer time and tastes perfect throughout....

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Chocolate Almond Biscotti

I had always wanted to try baking these traditional western cuties but had never attempted until the Sweet Punch team announced the month's recipe as Biscotti! Chocolate Almond Biscotti have two distinguishing features; its long, thin, curved shape and its crisp and crunchy texture. Since most biscotti contain nuts, with almonds being the most popular, these Chocolate Almond Biscotti are...

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Mathanga Vanpayar Erisseri

Erisseri is yet another must served curry for Onasadya, a mildly spiced flavourful side dish with the perfect combination of Vanpayar and Mathanga that tickles the taste buds of not only a Keralite, but anyone who savours it! I had wanted to make Erisseri before Onam, but then got really occupied with weddings and travel. I am typing this in a haste while the curry is getting cooked on the...

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