Achinga payar pattichu ularthiyathu / Long beans stir Fry (Kerala style)
The other day when I called home, my father said he did a round of cooking and said a list of things he made which included Achinga payar pattichu ularthiyathu. My mom had been away for a couple of...
View ArticleMirror Lake - It's so serene !
It's been slightly over an year now that we visited this beautiful place....Ever since we have been thinking of visiting it again....But that never happened....Well, here I am revisiting the pics...
View ArticleBeef Ularthiyathu (Beef Dry Fry) ~ Kottayam Style
Writing this post is going to be a difficult task. My mouth is watering and leaving me craving for these. I should have drafted this post much earlier when I had made it and still leftover. Well there...
View ArticleCherry Cake for The Big Sweet Tooth !
Few weeks back when I saw a message from Rafeeda asking, if I would like to do a guest post for her, I didn't think 'No' as an answer. Well why would I , since this is my first guest post ever and all...
View ArticleCherry Clafoutis
Two interesting weeks filled with fun, laughter and excitement have passed by. First, my cousin sister and her husband visited us. Too short a visit it was, but was all fun. And when they left, I was...
View ArticleCheckerboard cake for Palaharam that turned 1 !
It seems ages since I have blogged or been on the blogger, blog hopping. I had been missing it so badly and so wished to get back to it, as soon as I can. And yes, Palaharam turned one(a month back)...
View ArticleSemiya Payasam / Semiya Kheer
I guess, this payasam does not need an introduction. Any one from India would have tasted it at some point of time. I have had this as a Naalu mani palaharam, as a dessert post lunch or dinner, to...
View ArticleChocolate chip cookies ~ Happy Thanksgiving !
Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! What are you doing this Thanksgiving? Well, we are taking it slow this year. Last year , was my first Thanksgiving in US and so my husband wanted me to experience the so...
View ArticleKerala style Fish Molee/Moly
Someone asked me the other day if I live on Palaharam(snacks), since my blog had been filled with recipes for snacks but hardly any main/side dish. It then struck me, oh ya, I have been posting only...
View ArticleChallah ~ Six Strand Braided Bread
I have been seeing Challah bread in the blogosphere quite often these days, with the holidays on. That reminded me, I had still not given it another try after my failure with the six strand braiding....
View ArticleBiscotti and Christmas memories!
How does your Christmas look like this year? Have you put up a tree and decorations? We did put up a tree late November. Even though its been days we have had the decorated tree in the living room, I...
View ArticleMeen Pollichathu ~ Kerala style Baked Fish
One thing I miss the most here in the US, is a ventilated kitchen. Whatever you cook, the smell just remains within the house. If its some baked goodies, its ok because they leave the smell of the...
View ArticleLiebster Award - a Takeaway and a Giveaway !
The other day I got a message from Aara of Sweets & Spices saying that she had nominated me for Liebster award. Thank you sooo much Aara for considering my little blog to be worth it. I was so glad...
View ArticleFrench Toast
French toast used to be one of the breakfast options on a weekday, back in those days, when I used to work. Quick to make, delicious and filling they used to be and made me proud of myself for having...
View ArticleBlueberry Muffins
I had never tried my hands on with muffins. But I have always loved having them, esp. if they are not that sweet to be had for breakfast. When my eyes fell on this recipe I knew I had to try it for...
View ArticleCarrot Halwa / Carrot Pudding
As a kid, I always liked to munch fresh carrots. I still do love to eat it raw. The other day when I was picking up carrots at the grocery store, an old lady came up to me and said, "You wouldn't stock...
View ArticlePigs in a blanket ~ Super Bowl Special
The first year I was here in US, I hardly knew the game and my husband made a big deal about the Super Bowl. We may not be regular at watching the whole season but the finals would be never missed. We...
View ArticleMoru Kachiyathu / Kachiya Moru / Seasoned Buttermilk
Moru Kachiyathu is a must at our house and I am sure it would be the same for most of us malayali's. It is so amazing, how such a simple recipe can enhance the taste of lunch to a greater level. Choru...
View ArticleOmbre cake ~ 3 layers for 3 years !
I have been seeing the pictures of beautiful ombre cakes floating through in Pinterest. I could never control myself drooling over the pictures.All said, I must admit that I am not a fan of frosting...
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