Mullangi Keerai (Radish Greens) Poriyal / Thoran

Radishes in the plant bed The fully grown root veggie pops up the ground and is ready to be pulled out! I wet the soil well and Yay!  I harvested my own radish (radishes, but pictured only one) in the kitchen garden! I never knew the greens are edible and badly wanted to make good use of the healthy organic greens. I decided to make poriyal / thoran, which is gonna be...

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Kaju Katli

While the activities, cooking, baking and photography when it comes to any cuisine make me confident and proud, this is the probably an Indian recipe which I found completely challenging! I tried making Kathlis 5 times last Diwali and flawed miserably. The first time the mistake was due to the sticky cashew powder stuck on the inner walls of the mixie jar while the second and third trial failures...

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Pachai Puli Sadam / Raw Tamarind Rice

I am not quite sure whether such a recipe for tamarind rice or 'puli sadam' exists traditionally in the state, but this had been one of the regular dishes ever since I got married, which I learnt from my in-laws. So, what is this Raw or Pachai Puli Sadam  all about? Unlike the regular Tamarind Rice where you prepare the tangy sauce and  spice powder, this calls for the simple tamarind...

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'Melt in the Mouth' Hearts!

                                                            Foodgawked , Tastespotted I could hardly sleep yesterday night! Know why? I had been seriously drafting a rice dish, all set in the weekend. Just a click of the publish button...

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Picture of the Week ~ House boats at Vembanad Lake

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Meen Peera / Fish with Shredded Coconut

Meen Peera is a popular dish belonging to the Christian households of Central Kerala. As any fish dish, I have grown up savouring meen peera right from my childhood days and still one among the favourites! Traditionally meen peera is made with Netholi or anchovies but any small fish should serve fine too. The combined flavour of cooked fish with the coarse coconut in which the juices of chilles,...

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Fudgy Chocolatey Brownies

There are four reasons for this post. 1. I had wanted to make one of the best brownies for my cousin's daughter, who is carrying; home made brownies being her favourite. 2. I was in Kottayam past week and had lots of free time and patience and was motivated to try out a new brownie recipe. 3. Swapna. She'd already tried this and approved. Passed me over the recipe instantly when I requested. 4....

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