Christmas Fruit cake

It's Christmas...a time to be happy, to love, to give and to end a beautiful year.So here' s the recipe for a rich dark fruit cake with a hint of alcohol flavour.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you all.

Baingan Bharta ( Eggplant curry)

 

 Famous Punjabi vegetarian dish to have with roti and rice. A spicy mashed eggplant curry with a smoked flavor .

Rasgulla

 

 

A famous Bengali sweet often prepared during festive seasons. Soft, spongy, succulent cheese balls floating in sugar syrup...yummm!!!!  As  Navratri festival is nearing try these at your home and share the joy

                               Happy Navratri

Carrot Cake Pancakes

A wholesome breakfast packed with fibre , protein and carbohydrates.  These are perfect for kids as well as grown ups. Just top it with your favourite fruit, honey, butter or just a dollop of cream.

Umm Ali

Umm Ali .... the name itself is so interesting!

 

An Egyptian version of bread pudding served during special occasions. Legend has it that Umm Ali is named after Sultan Ezz El Din Aybak’s wife, back in the 13th century. She made it for a victory celebration, and distributed it among the people of the land.  Her name stuck to this tasty dish ever since. Hope you all will try this simple dessert for Eid and enjoy with family.

 

Eid Mubarak

 

Kootu Curry (Mix vegetable channa curry)

 

Onam is fast approaching. Regarding onam the first thing which comes to our mind is the grand onasadya or feast which we all enjoy with our family.  This curry is a highlight in onasadya(feast). Vegetables, channa ,cocnut all these gives this curry a unique taste .One of my personal favorites in onasadya .

Aripayasam ( Jaggery and rice pudding )

 

 

 

Today is Chingam 1st. Malayalam new year, an auspicious month for all Keralites around the world. Onam falls in this month which is the harvest festival. So lets begin this month with something sweet and simple. Many versions of this payasam is made in almost all temples as offering to God.

Easy Chilly Chicken

A Chinese style preparation which is already easy but making it a bit more simpler.

Vegetable Kurma

A mix vegetable curry in coconut cashew paste. Best served with pulav ,roti or nan.

Butter Chicken

This is a common entrée we all order when we go out to eat Indian food. A well balanced dish which is spicy, tangy and creamy. So I think this butter chicken recipe is worth a try at home also.

Pasta Marinara

 

 

 

 Tomato and pasta is like bread and butter, goes so well and its quite simple also. Marinara sauce is basically tomato and cheese sauce. Basil and parsley leaves are also used in this sauce which is optional. Pastas are available in many shapes and sizes and this basic tomato sauce can be used for all types.

Meen Ada (Fish rice pancakes)

 

 

 

 A Malabar delicacy which is healthy and tasty . This is also called meen pathiri ,as these are steamed rice cakes filled with spicy fish filling. An ideal snack to break the fast during Ramadan.

Palak Paneer

A very easy and nutritious dish which goes with bread and rice

Chicken Puff

Soft flaky and crunchy pastry with spicy chicken filling !!! What more do you need to enjoy a hot piping tea. Mostly we buy chicken puffs but once you start making these you will think twice before running to any bakery.

Kulfi

An easy kulfi recipe made from condensed milk and evaporated milk. Traditionally kulfi is made with khoya (thickened dried milk) which gives a rich taste. This is a simple version of kulfi recipe without compromising the original taste and texture.

Prawns Onion Fry

 

Cooking simple things makes life much more easier. You just have to find the correct ingredients in the right proportion. This recipe says it all. A delicious prawns fry just like that!!!

Vada Stew (Urad dal dumpling curry)

 

 

 A Travancore masterpiece item in sadya. Tiny vada 's soaked in rich and  spicy coconut stew gravy makes this curry the show stopper in vishu sadya. Wishing you all a happy and prosperous Vishu.

Berry berry ice cream

 

 

 

Welcome summer with this refreshing home made ice cream made with strawberry and blueberry . The tanginess of the berries add a kick to this ice cream . No more store bought ice creams, chill out with this fresh natural ice cream.

Hot Cross Buns

 

 

Hot cross buns for Good Friday! These are soft buttery buns loaded with dry fruits and mixed spices. Perfect recipe for a special breakfast. 

Pressure cooker chicken biriyani

A quick and easy one pot meal for a lazy weekend. This rice and chicken in this biriyani cooks perfectly blending in all the flavors.

Kerala Fish Curry

 

A signature spicy fish curry from my native place, Kottayam in South India. Served well with brown rice and tapioca (kappa). This curry will awaken all your senses!

Ghee Rice

Hot, light and fluffy rice, infused with whole spices and clarified butter.

Chicken Kebab

Kebabs are soft succulent minced chicken mixed with simple spices, rolled or grilled on skewers.

Microwave Roasted Masala Peanuts

Spicy, tangy, crunchy peanuts and piping hot tea...perfect combination for a chilly evening.

This is an easy and healthy way to enjoy masala peanuts without deep frying.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe source  - Food Network 

Chewy gooey in the middle crispy edges, rich chocolate chunks!!! This is just a description, you can add more once you try these cookies. Very easy to make and kids will simply love this.

Red Egg Curry

A bright egg curry which attracts both your eyes and palate. This curry can be made under 15 minutes with minimum ingredients and in maximum flavor! 

Aloo Paratta (Potato stuffed flatbread)

Aloo Parathas are delicious spicy potato stuffed flatbreads. I've made a slight change in  potato masala mix which gives this paratta a different flavor. Served with yoghurt or lime pickles, they are excellent for breakfast or dinner. 

Fenugreek Chicken Curry

A flavorful chicken curry which goes well with rice, chapatti or bread. Although no whole spices are used in this curry, the fenugreek (uluva) seeds give a very subtle flavor to this dish which makes it excitingly different.

Easy one bowl banana bread

 Recipe source - Joy of Baking

This is an easy one bowl cake made from very ripe (black spotted) bananas which are considered useless. Apart from that it's a very healthy recipe, which everyone can enjoy. 

No fancy appliances are needed to make this banana bread, just two bowls and a whisk. Simple as that!

  

Healthy Vegetable sandwich

A healthy veggie sandwich to start a day. Simple ingredients...diet friendly. Fresh ingredients and light spread makes this a wholesome meal without adding additional calories.

One minute microwave mug cake

Surprise your loved one on valentine's day with this chocolate cake. An easy one mug cake in less than five minutes and an excellent solution for a quick chocolate craving!

Mackerel in thick coconut gravy (Naadan Ayla curry)

 

A tangy south Indian fish curry which  goes well with brown rice. The coconut gravy with a very creamy texture and the gambooge (kudampuli) sweet and sour taste gives a perfect balance to this dish. Any fleshy fish can be used to make this curry. I chose mackerel as this blends all flavours well.

 

Cinnamon dusted French Toast

French toast was not invented in France. In fact, French toast was around long before France even existed! The earliest reference dates back to 4th century Rome. The Romans would take stale bread (as highly enriched white bread was very expensive back then), soak it in a milk and egg mixture, then cook it by frying it in oil or butter.

This recipe is very simple and easy. We call it the "Bombay toast", but in gourmet lingo - the French toast.

Green peas masala

A simple and quick accompaniment to bread or rice, this curry is a always a last minute decision when I run out of veggies. I use frozen peas in this recipe as it is always stocked in my freezer, though I recommend using fresh peas whenever possible as that does takes this curry to a whole new level.

When purchasing fresh garden peas, look for ones with firm pods, which are velvety and smooth. The color should be a lively green. Those whose green color is especially light or dark, or those that are yellow, whitish or speckled with gray, can be avoided.