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AAM PANHA / PANNA (RAW MANGO SWEET DRINK) Aam Panna also known as 'kyree (mango) panna',is renowned for its heat resistant properties & is popular in the western parts of India. This is the sweet Gujarati version. In the spicy version common in Northern parts of India, nutmeg, black salt, c....
AAMRAS Hindi word Aamras literally means mango (aam) juice (ras). Aamras is popular in Gujarati households during summer months when mangoes are in season. Usually Alphonso variety is used to make aamras. Alphonso is found mostly in Maharashtra and Gujara....
ACHARI PANEER WITH GRAVY This recipe has the flavors of a pickle. Fennel gives a sweet flavor to the dish.
ADAI DOSAI ( THICK LENTIL CREPES) Adai is thicker than dosa. It does not require fermentation.
AFFOGATO Affogato is an Italian dessert. In Italian, Affogatto means, drowned. It is one of the easiest desserts to make.
AFGHANI MALAI MURGH TIKKA Tikkas are small cubes of meat grilled in a tandoor or oven. Afghani murgh tikka is succulent pieces of chicken, which are melt in the mouth,and not very spicy. Fresh cream is wholesome thick,fatty dairy product with a silky smooth texture. It can b....
AJWAINI ALOO SIMLA MIRCH( POTATOES AND CAPSICUM FLAVORED WITH CAROM SEEDS) Carom seeds belongs to the cumin and parsley family, carom seeds are tiny, oval-shaped with a sharp and penetrating taste. It has been used since ancient times for its aromatic and medicinal properties. Carom seeds are mostly used in whole form, and ....
AKHROT CHUTNEY(WALNUT CHUTNEY) Walnut is considered as one of the healthiest nuts in the world. This is a famous chutney of kashmir, India. This is the basic version.
AKOORI / PARSI SCRAMBLED EGG Akoori is Parsi style scrambled eggs. Parsis are members of the Zoroastrian communities found in India. They are originally from Persia (Iran). In India, they are mainly concentrated in Mumbai.
ALMOND ROCKS 1) Cut almond into slivers. 2) Spread them on a microwave safe plate and micr...
ALOO BHUJIA / BIKANERI BHUJIA Bhujia is a popular snack with origins in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Bhujia is prepared by using gram flour (besan) and spices.Over the years it has become a characteristic product of Bikaner.
ALOO MATTAR (POTATOES AND PEAS GRAVY) This is a common dish of Punjab, in India. Bolied potatoes and fresh green peas are cooked in a tomato onion gravy. Usually curd is not added, but here i have added curd since slight tanginess from curd makes the dish more tasty.
ALOO METHI (POTATOES AND FENUGREEK LEAVES STIR FRY) Fenugreek has been used as food, spice and medicine since ancient times. These leaves are considered very effective in combating diabetes. The largest producer of fenugreek is India. In India,the major fenugreek producing states are Rajasthan, Gujar....
ALOO PAKORA / POTATO FRITTERS These fritters are a favorite with potato lovers and is a common street food.
ALOO PARATHA Aloo (potato) stuffed paratha is a popular breakfast dish in the North of India.
ALOO SIMLA MIRCH (POTATO CAPSICUM GRAVY) This is a simple & easy dish to prepare.
ALUR DOM In Bengal Alur dom is served with Luchi, a deep fried bread. Potatoes that are harvested before maturity and are of a much smaller size are known as baby potatoes. These potatoes have a much sweeter flavor than regular potatoes as they are harveste....
AMRITSARI FISH FRY This is a famous dish from Amritsar,Punjab, India, sold by street vendors. Any type of fresh water or salt water fish can be used. Gram flour, also known as garbanzo bean flour, chickpea flour, or besan, is flour made from ground chickpeas.It is a ....
AMRITSARI LASSI (SWEETENED YOGHURT DRINK) In India yoghurt and buttermilk drinks are very popular, specially during summers. Both North and South india have their own variations. In lassi most often milk cream churned from curd or yoghurt is added. Lassi can be salty or sweet. Usually lassi....
APPAM (HOPPERS) Appam, is a common term used for hoppers in Kerala. This breakfast hoppers can be again divided into 2, palappam & vellayappam. Though most people use the term appam interchangeably to denote either, palappam or vellayappam. I think paalappam can be ....
APPLE ALMOND CAKE This cake does not use any oil. All purpose flour used is also very minimal. Applesauce is used in place of butter. The main ingredient used in place of all purpose flour is almond flour.
APPLE AND CARROT MUFFINS--WHOLEWHEAT A muffin is a small sized, baked quick bread product. In the United States muffins are similar to cupcakes both in size and cooking method. In UK muffin is a flat disc-shaped, unsweetened bread. Muffins are available in both savory & sweet varietie....
APPLE STREUSEL CAKE Streusel is a German word. It is the crumbly topping of flour, butter and sugar. Granny smith apple (green colored) is used for baking. It has a tart taste. If the apple is too tart, use some other variety. Granny smith is preferred as it does not b....
ATTIRACHI VARUTHARACHA CURRY (MUTTON IN ROASTED COCONUT GRAVY) This is an authentic kerala mutton recipe. A little, spicy, rich, thick gravied dish.
AUBERGINE SALAD WITH KETJAP MANIS Aubergine is also known as egg plant or brinjal and is usually purple in color with a glossy texture. Some aubergines are light green in color.
AVAL NANACHATHU(BEATEN RICE SWEET SNACK) This is a traditional sweet/ snack made in kerala households as an evening snack, specially for hungry kids. Beaten rice and jaggery has a number of health benefits.
AVAL VILAYICHATHU (BEATEN RICE WITH JAGGERY) This is an ideal evening snack which is also healthy.
AVIYAL (MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY WITH COCONUT) Aviyal, is a must dish in Kerala sadya (Kerala vegetarian feast). It is a mixed vegetable dish with lots of coconut. The commonly used vegetables are elephant yam, ashgourd, snakegourd,string beans, brinjal, raw banana, drumstick and carrot. Also s....
AVOCADO SALSA Avocado is known as butter fruit in some parts. The fruit is a native of Mexico. Salsa is spicy salad of tomatoes and onions and bell peppers (capsicum) and is made to accompany Mexican foods. Olive oil is made by crushing and then pressing olive....
AVOCADO SMOOTHIE Smoothies are never strained like juice. So all the fibre is intact in a smoothie & hence healthier. Avocado is a green, fleshy, pear-shaped fruit. It has a single large seed. The flesh is smooth and buttery, with a nutty flavor. It is used in sa....
BAKED EGG (SHIRRED EGG) Shirred eggs ,also known as baked eggs or oeufs au plat a la creme (French word which means eggs baked with cream) is a dish in which eggs have been baked.The name originates from the type of dish (flat bottomed dish) called shirrer. Eggs are served ....
BAKED FISH WITH CRUNCHY TOPPING 1) Clean and drain water from fish. Apply marinade ingredients on fish and keep ...
BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH CARAMELISED APPLES This dish can be prepared and kept the previous night and can be baked the next day morning. Apples and cinnamon are a good combination.
BAKED POTATO WEDGES 1) Cut potatoes into wedges with skin. 2) Blanch them with salt till just cooke...
BALE MURUKU (COORGI BANANA FRITTERS) This is a round version of the longish banana fritters. A speciality of Coorg in karnataka, this recipe is a sure way of using up over ripe bananas. Next to black pepper, cardamom is the most widely used spice in India. It is often called the Queen....
BANANA NUTELLA SMOOTHIE Smoothies are never strained like juice. So all the fibre is intact in a smoothie & hence healthier. Nutella is chocolate-hazlenut spread originally of Italy. The main ingredients of Nutella are sugar, oil, Hazelnut, cocoa solids, and skimmed milk. ....
BANANAS IN COCONUT MILK This dessert uses the typical ingredients found in Kerala cusine. May be an abundance of bananas made a housewife think about such a dessert.
BARBECUE SAUCE Barbecue sauce or as commonly known as BBQ sauce is a sweet sauce. This sauce is used for marinating, basting of barbecue meat or as filling in sandwiches. The ingredients vary from country to country, but base ingredients include vinegar, tomato p....
BATATA POHA Batata poha is popular in Maharashtra. Batata means potato and poha is beaten rice in Marathi . This dish is served for breakfat, brunch or as a snack with tea. It is rather a simple dish which can be done within a few minutes.
BEANS THORAN (BEANS WITH COCONUT) Thorans are an integral part of both Kerala lunch & sadya (festival lunch) menu. Usually thoran is steam cooked and coarsely ground coconut is added. Curry is usually tempered at the beginning of cooking.
BEEF AND CABBAGE STIR FRY This is a simple beef dish with the added goodness of cabbage.
BEEF COCONUT FRY 1) Marinate beef and coconut with the marination ingredients and keep aside for ...
BEEF CUTLET Beef/ buffalo is a very popular meat in Kerala, specially among christians. This meat is used in various forms in various dishes & cutlet is one of them. In certain European countries, cutlet is a piece of meat from a particular body part of the anim....
BEEF PICKLE Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a cooking oil in South India, it is often used as a flavor enhancer in Chinese, and far eastern cusine. This oil is valued in Ayurveda system of medicine.The black variety yields the bes....
BEEF WITH SESAME SEEDS 1) Cut beef into strips. Marinate with all the marinade ingredients, preferably ...
BEETROOT PACHADI/ BEETROOT SALAD WITH COCONUT Pachadi is South India's answer to North Indian raita. Both the salads use curd or yoghurt as base. But a major difference is the addition of ground coconut to South Indian pachadi. Pachadi is prepared with a lot of vegetables. Usually people who dis....
BEETROOT PUTTU (STEAMED RICE FLOUR CAKE) Puttu (pronounced 'pu tu' ) is a South Indian, specially Kerala breakfast dish of steamed roasted rice flour layered with grated coconut and cooked in either cylindrical shaped steamer or in coconut shells or cylindrical bamboo steamers kept over a ....
BEETROOT RICE This is a very colorful rice dish and a very good way for eating beetroots, specially for children.
BEETROOT SALAD WITH FRESH CREAM DRESSING This is a refreshing salad with leaves, nuts, eggs and vegetables. Balsamic vinegar is made from a reduction of cooked white grape juice and not a vinegar in the usual sense. Traditionally balsamic vinegar is aged for years. Balsamic vinegar of Mode....
BEETROOT WINE Beetroot is supposed to increase blood circulation.
BEETROOT, WATERCRESS & PARMESAN SALAD Balsamic vinegar is made from a reduction of cooked white grape juice and not a vinegar in the usual sense. Traditionally balsamic vinegar is aged for years. Balsamic vinegar of Modena (a place in Italy), an inexpensive modern imitation of the tradit....
BEGUN BHAJA (FRIED EGGPLANT) Begun bhaja or fried eggplant is one of the simplest dishes one can cook. This delicious dish is crispy from outside and soft from inside. The only dis advantage with this dish is that, Aubergine or brinjal absorbs a lot of oil. There are different ....
BELL PEPPER SOUP Bell peppers are also known as capsicum in many parts of the world. They come in red, yellow and green colors. Green is commonly seen and used. Red is the sweetest among the three.
BESAN KI LADDU Besan ki laddu is made in Maharashtrian households during Diwali.
BHINDI MASALA (OKRA WITH GRAVY) Ladies fingers, also known as Okra is a long slender finger like vegetable, having a small tapering tip at the end. This vegetable, when cut has some sliminess (stickiness) to it. This a tasty semi gravy dish.
BIMBLEE PICKLE Averrhoa bilimbi tree is also known as bilimbi, cucumber tree, or tree sorrel. These small cucumber like fruits hang in bunches on the trunk of the tree. The fruits are sour and is used in fish curries in Kerala, Goa etc.
BITTERGOURD CHIPS Bitter gourd, also known as bitter melon, is among the most bitter of all vegetables. . The fruit has warty exterior and is longish in shape. Inside of the fruit has seeds and pith. Seeds, exterior of gourd and pith turn red after the gourds ripe.....
BLACK FOREST CAKE(VEGAN AND DAIRY FREE ) There are 2 variations to the origin of the name Black forest cake. One version says that it got its name from the black forest region of Germany. The Black Forest area in Southwest Germany is covered with fir and pine trees. According to another v....
BLUE ANGEL MOCKTAIL This is a mocktail. No alcohol is used in mocktails.Curacao pronounced 'kur uh sao", is a lime and orange flavored sugar syrupy drink concentrate available in different colors, the most famous being blue. It is mainly used in cocktails and mocktails.....
BLUE LAGOON (COCKTAIL) In cocktails alcohol is used, whereas in mocktails, no alcohol is used.Curacao pronounced 'kur uh sao", is a lime and orange flavored sugary drink concentrate available in different colors, the most famous being blue. It is mainly used in cocktails ....
BOSTOCK (ALMOND CRUSTED BRIOCHE) Bostock is a traditional french pastry made with Brioche slices and frangipane. it is like French toast, but richer and superior in all aspects. Bostock is soft on the inside (like French toast) and crispy and crunchy on the outside because of carame....
BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES This is a sweet and sour pickle. About the name of the pickle, there is no clear awareness about it. Probably it got the name from the fact that it was always served with bread and butter in a sandwich. Some people are of the view that bread and but....
BREAD PAKODA / BREAD FRITTERS Pakoda or pakora means 'cooked lump' in Sanskrit and it usually looks like a lump. It is eaten more frequently during rains as a tea-time snack. Coriander leaves are also known as cilantro. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and....
BREAD UPMA Upma or Uppumavu or Uppittu is a popular breakfast dish, usually cooked with dry roasted semolina. In South Indian languages, 'Uppu' means Salt and 'Mavu' or 'Hittu' means flour. In North India, it is called Upma, short-form for Uppumavu.These day....
BREAKFAST TRIFLE Trifle is an English dessert, which also serves as a decorative centre piece on table. Trifle is layered with thick custard, fruits , sponge cake pieces soaked in a liqueur or liquor or fruit syrup for non alcoholic version. Some people layer trifle ....
BROWNED BUTTER Browned butter lends a nutty flavor in preparations. It is made by melting butter so the milk solids begin to brown. As the butter is heated, it turns brown in color, providing a nutty flavor . If allowed to brown too long, it becomes dark in color a....
BROWNIES Brownies are definitely America's favorite. Brownies are so named because of their dark brown color. This Brownie has a dry cracked crust, and wonderfully moist texture, and intense chocolate flavor. They can be had plain or as dessert with vanilla ....
BURNT BUTTER COOKIES Browning butter gives a unique flavor to cookies.
BUTTER ICING This butter icing recipe yields a smooth and creamy icing. The amount specified in the recipe is sufficient to sandwich three 8-inch round cakes.
BUTTERED BOILED VEGETABLES This dish can be served as an accompaniment to grilled/ roasted meat.
BUTTERMILK PANCAKES As against pancakes made with milk, these are made with buttermilk. Also flour has been substituted with wholewheat flour. Pancakes are eaten in English speaking countries on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake day), which is the day preceding Ash ....
CABBAGE AND APPLE SALAD This is a sweet and sour salad with refreshing flavors. Mustard is used as a dressing in salads and also in sandwiches etc in a paste form in Continental cusine. Dijon mustard is made with black or yellow mustards or a combination of both and also v....
CABBAGE PAKODA The word pakora is derived from the Sanskrit word pakvava. Pakva means 'cooked' and va means a 'small lump'. In certain regions of India, pakora or pakoda is known as bajji.
CABBAGE THORAN (CABBAGE STIR FRY WITH COCONUT) This is a simple dish which always finds a place in any Kerala lunch, non veg or veg.
CABBAGE WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING 1) Add little salt to cabbage and onion and keep aside for 30 minutes. Then sque...
CACHUMBAR Cachumbar is a simple Indian salad with minimal ingredients. It is usually served with all meals. Cachumbar provides a cool relief of the hot and spicy curries. Black salt is pinkish in colour. This salt is infused with sulfurous herbs and spices a....
CANDIED ORANGE PEEL Home made orange peels are very flavorful. Can be cut into small pieces and be used for baking.
CARDAMOM CAKE A cake which takes you to the cardamom plantations of kerala, South India. With a nice crunchy topping excellent to be served at tea time.
CARROT AND MANGO PICKLE IN VINEGAR This pickle is not overly spicy. It is an instant pickle. Need not wait for the pickle to mature.
CARROT CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE & COCONUT Normally carrot cakes are made without coconut or chocolate and it is also frosted with cream cheese. But this cake is not frosted. It has the additional ingredients of coconut and chocolate.
CARROT MANGO SALAD WITH COCONUT MILK This is arefreshing salad ,specially in summers.
CARROT, PINEAPPLE AND DATES CAKE 1) Mix sugar and hot water together and bring to a boil. Keep aside to cool. 2)...
CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN Since this does not have a runny gravy, after the whole process of cooking, can be served as cocktail snack or starter by inserting toothpick on cauliflower. Spring onions are used in Chinese cooking. The taste of these onions are milder. Both the g....
CAULIFLOWER SOUP Cauliflower belongs to the same plant family as broccoli, kale, cabbage. Once blanched florets lose a significant amount of their sulfur which is responsible for their odor. The head of the cauliflower which is eaten is known as 'curd'. Cauliflowers ....
CELERY SALT Celery salt is used in Cocktail (bloody mary) and mocktail (virgin mary).
CHAAT MASALA Chaat masala is one ingredient that gives zing to snacks, tandoori dishes etc. Chaat masala is a spice blend consisting of black salt, chilli powder, cumin seeds and dry mango powder. There are as many recipes for chaat masala as there are household....
CHAI KA MASALA This masala added to tea is great to cure fever and sore throat.
CHAKKA ADA (JACKFRUIT PANCAKES) Ada or Ela Ada,is a traditional Kerala delicacy. Since it's usually made in banana leaves, it's called ela ada. Ela means leaf in Malayalam. Usually a dough is made with rice flour, with sweet fillings and is steamed in banana leaf and served as an e....
CHAKKA PUZHUKKU ( STEAMED JACKFRUIT CURRY) The word "jackfruit" comes from Portuguese jaca. In malayalm jackfruit is known as "chakka". Malayalam word "puzhukku" means steamed. This is a staple diet during summers in most homes, when jackfruit is available. Raw jackfruit is considered healthi....
CHAKKA UNNIAPPAM (JACKFRUIT RICE FLOUR DUMPLINGS) Unniappam is also known as karolappam in some places. This is a traditional Kerala snack. In some temples unniappam is served as prasadam(offering given to devotees after rituals). This snackn is made in a special vessel with depressions. The jackfr....
CHANA DAL PULAO (BENGAL GRAM DAL PULAO) This is a vegetarain rice dish of Madhya pradesh, India. Inspite of the fact that it is vegetarian, this dish is very tasty.
CHANAR PATURI In Bengali, 'chanar' is paneer and 'paturi' is leaf. This dish is either cooked in pumpkin or banana leaf. I have cooked this in pumpkin leaf.
CHAPATHY/ ROTI/ PHULKA (UNLEAVENED WHOLE WHEAT BREAD) Chapathy or roti can be prepared from different types of flours- wheat, corn, 2 different types of flours etc. Usually whole wheat flour is used to make chapathy. Chapathy is eaten daily by North Indians, whereas rice is the staple diet in South Indi....
CHAPLI KEBAB Chapli kebab is from Peshawar in Pakistan.Its popular in Afghanistan also.Chapli is derived from the Pashto word 'chaprikh', which means flat.Pashto is the language of the Pashtuns, which belongs to an Iranian group. It is the official language of A....
CHEESE BITES Cheese is paired usually with wine. These cheese bites can be served as a cocktail snack. Olives are salty and if the cheese being used is very salty, then pair cheese with cherry and pineapple. Cheese is supposed to give a lining to the intestine w....
CHEESE CHICKEN FINGERS 1) Marinate chicken strips with ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, salt and lime ...
CHEESE FONDUE Fondue comes from the French word 'fondre', which means "to melt". Fondue is pronounced as 'fon due'. Fondue pot is a dish in which either cheese (cheese fondue) or chocolate (chocolate fondue) is melted with other ingredients to form a thick creamy....
CHEESE OMELETTE Omelette has its origin in France. Addition of milk or cream gives fluffiness to the omelette.
CHEESE TOAST A grilled cheese sandwich is assembled and then heated until the bread crisps and the cheese melts, sometimes combined with an additional ingredient such as tomatoes or onions or capsicum. Cheddar cheese was earlier produced in a village called Ch....
CHEESY EGG TOAST This is a yummy toast for all cheese lovers. Spicy, soft and filling.
CHEMBU ASTHRAM (TARO ROOT CURD CURRY) Chembu is taro root or colocasia and is a starchy root vegetable.Chembu asthram is a typical Kerala dish that is served as part of an offering, along with kanji (rice gruel), muthira puzhukku (horse gram stir-fry) and mango pickle, during kumbha bha....
CHEMMEEN CHAMANTHY DRY (PRAWN RELISH) These type of small relishes enliven daily lunch menu of most Keralites. When fresh fish is not available, dry fish is substituted in varios forms. And one form is this chammanthy. It may be a lip smacking dish for dry fish lovers, but a little repul....
CHEMMEEN ROAST(PRAWNS IN COCONUT MILK) Garcinia Cambogia or kodampuli or Malabar tamarind is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, and sticky. The fruit is often halved and sun-dried to a semi-dry stage before being used. It is a....
CHEMMEEN ROAST(PRAWNS IN COCONUT MILK) Garcinia Cambogia or kodampuli or Malabar tamarind is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, and sticky. The fruit is often halved and sun-dried to a semi-dry stage before being used. It is a....
CHEMMEN OLATHIYATHU (PRAWN STIR FRY) 1) Mix half the quantities of ginger, garlic, curry leaves,turmeric and chilli p...
CHENA CHERUPAYAR PUZHUKKU (YAM AND GREEN GRAM WITH COCONUT) 1) Clean, peel and cut elephant yam into big cubes. 2) Cook green gram with sal...
CHERUPAYAR CURRY (GREEN GRAM CURRY) In kerala, South India, Cherupayar (green gram) curry is a combination breakfast with puttu or rice steam cakes. Green gram is available in many forms including whole, split, de-husked (yellow) and ground. Split moong beans or green moong dal is gree....
CHERUPAYAR PARIPPU CURRY (MOONGDAL CURRY) Cheruparippu is moong dal or green gram dal. It is a rich source of protein. Cheruparippu curry is an integral item in Kerala sadya (festive lunch).
CHERUPAYAR ULARTHIYATHU (GREEN GRAM STIR FRY) Green gram is native to India. The beans are small, and green in colour. They are generally eaten either whole (with or without skin) or as bean sprouts in salads. In India it is used in savory and sweet form. It is a source of protein and dietary fi....
CHICKEN 65 There are various stories regarding the origin of the name 65. But the most believable among them is that `65` denotes the age of chicken-65 day old chicken is used.
CHICKEN ADOBO Adobo means "marinade," "sauce" or "seasoning" in Filipino. This is a popular dish in Philippine cuisine that uses meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated in vinegar and garlic, browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade. It is even considered as ....
CHICKEN CAFREAL Cafreal is a spicy chicken preparation of Goa. The preparation originated from the Portuguese colonies in the African continent. It was introduced into the Goan cuisine by the Portuguese. Cafreal originates from the word cafre meaning African black o....
CHICKEN IN HOT GARLIC SAUCE 1) Cut chicken into cubes. 2) Add chicken pieces to the batter mix. 3) Heat oi...
CHICKEN IN RED WINE SOYA REDUCTION A dry wine is a wine that has no residual sugar, making it less sweet. When grape juice converts to wine, alcohol is produced in the fermentation process because yeast eats the sugar present in the juice. In many wines, the winemaker stops the fermen....
CHICKEN LIVER HORSD`OEUVRES 1) Saute means to fry lightly in fat in a shallow open pan. 2) Horsd`oeuvres means a small bit of appetizing food served on crackers or small pieces of toast for eating at cocktails or as starters before meal.
CHICKEN LIVER ON TOAST This is an ideal cocktail snack or a starter.Chicken liver on toast is an Indian version of Chicken liver horsd'oeuvres. This dish was introduced to the Indians by the English when they ruled India.
CHICKEN MANCHURIAN This is an indo chinese recipe. Succulent pieces of chicken are fried and then cooked in a gravy.
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP Chicken soup has the reputation for being a remedy for colds and flus. By using chicken breasts, one can almost make the dish fat free.
CHICKEN NUGGETS Chicken nuggets are a popular item in fast food joints worldwide. Its made either out of chicken mince or chicken breast cut into squares or any other shape. Then its dipped in egg, flour and bread crumbs. Its the deep fried or baked. Generally fast ....
CHICKEN STIR-FRIED WITH DRIED RED CHILLIES This is an original Chinese recipe and not an Indo-Chinese fusion.
CHICKEN STOCK Stock is a flavoured liquid preparation. Stock is the base for preparing soups and some sauces. vegetable stock is lighter than meat stock. mainly root vegetables are used in making stock. Addition of celery gives a good flavor when the stock is used....
CHICKEN STROGANOFF Succulent chicken cooked in wine and sour cream served with buttered rice.
CHILLI CHEESE BISCUITS--WHOLEWHEAT, EGGLESS These savory biscuits will appeal to people with a likeness for cheese. At the same time will not appeal to people with an intense sweet tooth.
CHILLI CHOCOLATE DROPS The chilli in the chocolate gives an unexpected twist and kick at the end. Compound chocolate is a product made up of a combination of cocoa, vegetable fat, and sometimes sweeteners. It is a low cost alternative to true chocolate, as it uses lveget....
CHILLI CON CARNE Chilli con carne is known as 'chilli' in America. It is a a stew of minced beef and beans flavoured with chillies or chilli powder. In Spanish the word carne means beef.
CHILLI GARLIC MUSHROOM Mushrooms are considered a healthy food with no or minimum calories. A mushroom (or toadstool) is the fleshy, fruit body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Always check expiry of mushrooms. Mushrooms are extr....
CHILLI GARLIC NOODLES Noodles are staple food in many south east asian countries. A noodle is made from unleavened dough that has been shaped into thin flat strips or round cylinders and cooked in a boiling liquid. Noodles are usually cooked in boiling water, sometimes wi....
CHILLI OIL Chili oil is used in many Szechuan dishes. Besides its use in cooking, chilli oil is also served with dim sum. Like all hot oil infusions, the secret to making chili oil lies in getting the temperature of the heated oil just right. Too cool and the....
CHILLIES IN VINEGAR Chillies in vinegar can be made and stored for a month or two. It need not be refrigerated. Comes handy to give a punch to dishes. Jalapeno ('pronounced halapeno') chillies are originally native to Mexico. but similar variety can be found in Ind....
CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD Chinese cabbage is also known as Napa Cabbage. It is a large-headed cabbage with firmly packed, white and pale green leaves. It is either eaten raw in salads or added to stir-fries and soups in the last stages of cooking. Radish is a root vegetable....
CHINGRI MALAI CURRY Wash prawns, pat dry and set aside. Heat ghee / mustard oil in a pan on moderate...
CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE-BAKED Cheese cakes usually are sweet and consists of a base layer made up of some biscuit and butter and a top layer with sweetened cheese. It can have a glaze of chocolate, whipped cream or fruit sauce. Cheese cakes can either be baked or just set in fr....
CHOCOLATE CORNFLAKE CAKES 1) Chop chocolate into even sized pieces. 2) Melt butter, honey and chocolate ...
CHOCOLATE CUP CAKES WITH FUDGE FROSTING Cupcakes are like having one full cake to eat all by your own. Fudge frostings are thick, heavy frosting or icing.
CHOCOLATE DESSERT CAKE This is a fudgy cake with a melt in the mouth texture. The plus point of this dessert is that it is a one bowl dessert and also neither baking powder nor baking soda has been used.
CHOCOLATE EASTER EGGS Easter eggs are given or made during Easter. Traditionally dyed or painted chicken eggs were used, but now that has been substituted with chocolate eggs, or eggs made with royal icing ,filled with confectionery. These eggs can be hidden for chi....
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE 1) Pre-heat oven to 180 degree C. 2) Butter and line a 10 inch cake tin. 3) M...
CHOCOLATE MUFFINS These muffins give you a double dose of chocolate, as they have both cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Muffins are always mistaken as cupcakes. The difference between muffin & cupcake is in the making of the two batters. With cupcakes the creaming m....
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES A chocolate truffle is a type of chocolate confectionery, traditionally made with a chocolate ganache centre, coated in chocolate, icing sugar, cocoa powder or chopped toasted nuts. The name truffle is derived from their shape. Truffle is from the ....
CHUNDA ( MANGO CHUNDA) Mango chunda is a preserve that is made by all Gujarati households during summer. In the rural areas of Gujarat where the farmers get up early to go to work, theplas (roti) and mango chunda form their staple diet. Chunda is made by combining grated....
CINNAMON TEA CAKE This is a simple tea cake with the flavor of cinnamon.
CINNAMON TOAST One of the easiest, but comforting breakfasts.
CITRUSY FRENCH TOAST French toast, also known as eggy bread, is a dish of bread soaked in eggs then fried. When french toast is served sweet milk, sugar, or cinnamon are also commonly added before frying, and then it may be topped with sugar, butter, fruit, syrup, or ot....
COCONUT CHUTNEY Coconut chutney is an invariable ingredient in South indian cusine. It is served with dosai, idli, medu vada etc.
COLESLAW Coleslaw is a salad consisting mainly of finely-shredded raw cabbage. There are many variations of this recipe. Coleslaw is generally eaten as an accompaniment. Coleslaw with cooked ham and julienned bell pepper is made in in Italy and is called "Ins....
CONDENSED MILK Condensed milk is used in baking, specially as an egg substitute, in desserts, ice creams etc. In actuality it is thickened and sweetened milk from which water has been removed. If stored properly will last for a long time in fridge.
CORN AND MANGO SALAD Maize plant produces green stalks which produce corn cobs. Pop corn is the dried form of corn kernels. Sweet corn is a variety of corn with high sugar content. Corn kernels with it's yellow color is visually appealing. Baby corn is harvested while th....
CORN DOGS A corn dog is a hot dog sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter, typically deep fried and served on a stick. A hot dog is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed. Corn dogs are often served as street food or as fast food. Corn d....
CORN VARIATIONS Boiled corn can be mixed with a range of exciting ingredients to make a great monsoon treat.
CORRIANDER AND COCONUT CHUTNEY Usually these chutneys are served with idli, dosa or medu vadai. Coriander leaves are also known as cilantro. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are commonly used in cooking. The leaves have a different taste....
COSMOPOLITAN A cosmopolitan, or cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, an orange-flavoured liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES Pancakes are eaten in English speaking countries on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake day), which is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, (the first day of Lent. Pancakes are eaten on that day as they are made of main foods like sugar, fat, flour & ....
CRACKLING SPINACH Crackling spinach, also known as crispy sea weed , is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants. Although known as crispy seaweed, it has nothing to do with seaweed. It is called crackling spinach as fried spinach crackles in your mouth. Spinach is a g....
CREAM CHEESE-HOMEMADE Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting fresh cheese made from milk and cream. unlike other cheeses, Cream cheese is not matured and should be consumed fresh. The most famous cream cheese available is Philadelphia cream cheese. Fresh cream is wholesom....
CRISPY CHILLI BEEF WITH BELL PEPPER & LEEKS Leek looks like green onion. Unlike onions they have a cylindrical white bulb. Flavour is milder than that of onion. When using, remove roots, green tops and outer layer of skins from the leek.
CRISPY SHREDDED BEEF Thinly cut beef strips are fried and mixed with carrots in a sauce.
CRISPY WHEAT & RICE FLOUR DOSA Usual wheat dosa os made with only wheat flour, but in this recipe rice flour is added and the technik of dosa making also varies from the usual one.
CROUTON,TOMATO AND ONION SALAD A crouton is a piece of toasted or re-baked bread, often cubed.Crouton is used to add texture and flavor to salads,as an accompaniment to soups, or eaten as a snack .The word crouton is derived from the French word 'croute', which means "crust". Mos....
CRUNCHY DRIED BREAD CRUMBS Bread crumbs are tiny almost powdery dry bread, used for breading or crumb coating of baked or fried food.The most famous crispy airy bread crumbs are the Japanese variety of bread crumbs called panko.
CUCUMBER MINT COOLER This is an amazing cooler as it was surprising to discover cucumber juice could be so tasty.
CUMIN POWDER (JEERA POWDER) Cumin is one of the most commonly used spice in the world. It belongs to the parsley family.
CUSTARD POWDER - EGGLESS Usually custard is made with eggs, milk/cream and cornflour. Since India has a lot of vegetarians, eggless custard powders are available. The thickner, cornflour is increased to make a thick sauce, which is then referred to as pastry cream. If the th....
DAL DHOKLI Dal dhokli is a sunday morning dish in most traditional gujarati households.
DATE AND BISCUIT ROLL This is an easy dessert which can be made a few days in advance and kept refrigerated.
DAVANAGERE BENNE DOSAI (BUTTER DOSAI) Dosas are staple breakfast item in almost all South indian homes, specially Tamilnadu. Dosas are crepes made of rice and black gram dal as the main ingredients. Davanagere is a small town in Karnataka and is famous for these dosas. Benne translates ....
DIM POSTO (EGG IN POPPY SEED GRAVY) Poppy seed (posto) is a favorite cooking ingredient in the Bengali cuisine. Poppy seed is an oilseed obtained from the plant opium poppy. Opium is the source of many narcotics, including morphine. It adds a nutty aroma to dishes. The Indian variety....
DOODHI HALWA (BOTTLE GOURD HALWA) Though bottle gourd halwa may raise eyebrows, it is not so. It is a tasty dessert and if not told, it is difficult to assume that this is bottlegourd. Khoa / khoya/ mawa are one and the same thing. It is milk reduced to form solids. This reduced mil....
DRY MANGO POWDER (AAMCHOOR) Dry mango powder is made and kept during summer months when sun and mangoes are available in plenty. This comes handy when mangoes go out of season. This powder gives tanginess to curries.
DULCE DE LECHE (CARAMELIZED CONDENSED MILK) Dulce de Leche (pronounced 'dool-say day lay-chay). Simply put it is caramelized condensed milk. Condensed milk is thick sweetened milk. It is available in tins in super markets. Dulce de Lechay is used as dessert topping , in cakes, brownies or spre....
EGG AND GREEN PEAS MASALA This is a common street food in Kerala. Street food is tastier cheap option, provided food is made in hygeinic conditions. The pea is a green, pod-shaped vegetable, grown in cool climates. Each pod contains several peas. Although it is botanically ....
EGG AND GREENS SANDWICH 1) Boil eggs. 2) Mash slightly the boiled eggs into small chunks using a fork...
EGG AND LETTUCE SALAD Romaine , also known cos lettuce is a variety of lettuce that has sturdy leaves with firm ribs down their centers. Unlike most lettuces, it is tolerant of heat. Romaine is the usual lettuce used in Caesar salad. lollo Rosso has frilly reddish-pink ....
EGG DOSA (RICE &LENTIL PANCAKES WITH EGG) This dish is an easy on the go meal. Usually can be had without chutney or sambar.
EGG STEW Stew is an integral part of Kerala breakfast. Usually stew is served with hoppers and string hoppers. Any festive breakfast in kerala will have stew, which can either be vegetable, chicken, or mutton. Typical stew is mild, sweet and white or creamish....
EGGLESS ALCOHOL FREE FRUIT CAKE 1) Melt butter. Keep aside. 2) Pre-heat oven to 165 degree C. 3) Butter and li...
EGGLESS CHOCOLATE COFFEE MOUSSE Mousse, pronounced 'moos' is a sweetened dessert with whipped cream as a base, often stabilized with gelatin and chilled in a mould. The French word Mousse means 'foam'. Almost all mousse recipes use eggs to give the airiness and lightness to mousse....
EGGLESS STRAWBERRY CHEESE CAKE( NO BAKE) This is a no bake cream cheese, made with home made cream cheese. Gelatine is used to set the cheese cake. Vegetarians can use agar agar/ china grass to set the cake.
EGGY BREAD Eggy bread is also known as French toast and in India, as bombay toast. Usually eggy breads are sweet, but those who do not have sweet tooth can omit sugar and instead add 1 pinch of crushed peppercorn.
ELA ADA (SWEET RICE FLOUR PANCAKES IN BANANA LEAF) Ada or Ela Ada,is a traditional Kerala delicacy. Since it's usually made in banana leaves, it's called ela ada. Ela means leaf in Malayalam. A dough made with rice flour, with sweet fillings and is steamed in banana leaf and served as an evening snac....
ELLUNDA (SWEET SESAME SEED BALLS) Black sesame seeds tastes good and is excellent for health.
ELVIS PRESLEY FRIED PEANUT-BUTTER& BANANA SANDWICH This is a peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich, sometimes referred to as an Elvis sandwich or simply the Elvis. It consists of toasted bread slices with peanut butter, sliced banana, and fried bacon. Honey is sometimes added. The sandwich is co....
ERISSERY-MATHANGA PAYAR (PUMPKIN COWPEA WITH COCONUT ) Erissery, is an important dish in Sadya (kerala vegetarian festive lunch). It has a mild sweet taste. Different combination of vegetables are used to make this dish. Here i have used brown colored cow pea and red pumpkin. In this dish, coconut is use....
FACE GLOW SERUM 1) With a pin prick vitamin E capsule and extract oil. Throw capsule shells. 2)...
FAJETO This is a sweet, sour and spicy dish with sweetness given prominence. Gujaratis are generally fond of sweet things. Adjust jaggery according to your taste. Curd has a very important place in the Indian cusine.Curd is a dairy product obtained by curd....
FALOODA Falooda is a cold dessert popular in India. Though Falooda is layered like a sundae, it is named after the vermicelli that is used in the dish. Here i have used ready made vermicelli available. Purist of falooda makes the falooda or vermicelli from ....
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD The kinnow is a variety of citrus fruit cultivated extensively in Punjab region. They are popularly cut rather than peeled. Kinnow has lots of juice and much flavor , specially the zest, than the ordinary oranges. Fennel is a flowering plant of the....
FISH AND CHIPS The famous dish of Britain.Fish is battered and fried. Usually Atlantic cod or haddock fish is used. It is served with deep-fried potato chips. It is a common take-away food. A common side dish with fish is mushy peas. The shops selling fish and chi....
FISH CALDINE/ CALDINHO Fish caldine or caldinho, is a famous fish recipe from Goa, India. This is a mildly spiced creamy dish. Some add coconut paste, whereas others use coconut milk. Here i have used coconut paste & milk together. The fish i've used here is white pomfret.
FISH CROQUETTES Croquette is derived from the French word 'to crunch'. Croquettes are cigar shaped rolls which are fried after dipping in egg and rolling in bread crumbs. Croquettes are either made with chicken, meat,veggies, boiled egg or fish. It was introduced to....
FISH CUTLETS/ FISH CAKES These cutlets can be made into very small rounds and served as a starter. The coating of semolina gives a nice crunchy texture.
FISH FINGERS A fillet is a fleshy boneless piece of meat or fish.
FISH FRY WITH GREEN MASALA Fish marinated and fried with slightly pungent green chutney.
FISH MOLLY/ MOILY Fish molly, or fish moilee or meen moilee is a mild sweet fish dish with gravy. Probably this was introduced by the British or was made for the English, as it is very mild to suit their taste buds and thick enough to mop up the gravy when having with....
FISH PICKLE Sesame / gingelly oil has the highest smoking point among cooking oils. Also it has the least chance to turn rancid(unpleasant smell and taste) when kept in the open without refrigeration. This is due to the natural antioxidants present in the oil.
FISH RECHEADO The name 'recheado', originated from the Portuguese word 'reicheade' meaning "to stuff". Recheado is pronounced 're-shea-doe'.
FISH TIKKA Fish tikka are small pieces of fish that is originally cooked in a clay oven called tandoor. In the absence of tandoor we have grilled it in a normal oven(OTG--Oven Toaster Grill). One ingredient that gives zing to snacks, tandoori dishes etc. is ch....
FIVE SPICE POWDER Five spice powder is a Chinese spice blend with 5 different tastes- salty, bitter, sourness and piquant (sharp pleasant taste). It is a combination of star anise, fennel, clove, cinnamon and Sichuan peppercorns. Sichuan peppercorns are the outer pod....
FLOUR TORTILLAS Tortillas- pronounced as tor-ti-yas are thin and round breads like indian chappatis. They are filled with different fillings to get Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Fajitas, Burritos, etc.
FLOWERY WHITE BUNS 1) Grease an 8 inch round cake tin. 2) Mix flour, salt and milk powder together...
FRANGIPANE This French word is pronounced as 'fran-jey-pan'. Frangipane is an almond cream filling made from or flavored with almonds. This filling can be used in cakes, tarts and pastries. Traditionally, frangipane is made with almonds.Hazelnut and pistachi....
FRENCH APPLE CAKE This is an easy cake, made in a jiffy. With a soft moist texture, the cake is not overly sweet.
FRIED CHOCOLATE BARS WITH ICE CREAM The dish originated in Scotland as a novelty item. This is a high calorie dessert.
FRIED FISH PO`BOY This sandwich when eaten starts with the perfect crunch then becomes moist and buttery on the inside. Po`boy is served hot. There are countless stories about the origin of Po`boy. One version is that-it is a poor boys sandwich. A full Po`boy is a fo....
FRIED ONIONS (BIRISTA) Birista is deep fried onions that can be used in many dishes, specially biryanis. This can be deep fried and refrigerated in an airtight container for about a month.
FRIED RICE 1) Cook rice by adding salt to taste and celery stalks till 3/4th done. Drain an...
FROZEN MANGO & YOGHURT DESSERT This is a simple, easy to make dessert when mangoes are available.
FRUIT CHAAT One ingredient that gives zing to snacks, tandoori dishes etc. is chaat masala. Chaat masala is a spice blend consisting of black salt, chilli powder, cumin seeds and dry mango powder. There are as many recipes for chaat masala as there are household....
FRUITS RASAYANA Rasayan, a Sanskrit word literally means juice (rasa) Path (ayana) . In ancient times this rasayana was considered as Elixir vitae, or the mythical potion, or drink, that gives the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth.
GAJJAR KA HALWA (CARROT HALWA) Gajjar ka halwa is also known as "Gajrela" or "carrot pudding". It is popular in Punjab in India and in Pakistan. This dessert is usually made during winter months.
GAMBAS PIL-PIL This spicy, garlic prawn recipe from Spain makes a tasty dish which is also very quick to prepare. The Spanish cook and serve Gambas Pil Pil in individual terracotta dishes, one dish per person.
GANACHE Ganche is pronounced ga-na sh. It is a creamy mixture of chocolate and fresh cream used for filling and frosting cakes and pastries. There are 3 types of ganache. 1) Thin ganache--used for pouring over cakes as a glaze. The ratio of chocolate to cr....
GARAM MASALA (NORTH INDIAN) 1) Dry roast all the ingredients, (till lightly warm) individually. You can do t...
GARAM MASALA -KERALA Garam masala, the hindi word means hot (garam) blend of spices (masala). The word garam or hot is used here in the Ayurvedic context, meaning 'to heat the body' as the spices increases the body temperature.Each region in India has a cdifferent blend.....
GARLIC PASTE Garlic belongs to the family of onion and shallots. Ginger garlic paste is a common ingredient in Indian cooking. China is the largest producer of garlic followed by India. Chinese garlic is much bigger than Indian garlic. Garlic has a strong pungent....
GARLIC TOASTS / BREAD Garlic bread consists of bread topped with mashed garlic and olive oil or butter. It is then either grilled or toasted, or baked in an oven. It is typically made using a baguette (French loaf) which is partially sliced , allowing the herbs and oil/....
GAZPACHO Gazpacho is mostly consumed during the summer months, as it is served cold. Gazpacho remained popular with field workers to keep cool during the summer and to use available ingredients such as fresh vegetables and stale bread. Traditionally, gazpach....
GHEE To make ghee, we need butter. Butter can be made in two different methods. Traditionally butter is churned from home made curd and the ghee made from the traditionally churned butter happens to be the healthiest and the pure form of ghee. The second....
GINGER HONEY FRUIT SALAD A no-fuss simple & refreshing dessert.
GINGER LEMON SQUASH 1) Boil sugar, mint, ginger and water together till it becomes thick and syrupy....
GINGER LIME FIZZ This is a fizzy drink with an intense gingery flavor. Reduce ginger if you do not want so much gingery taste.
GINGER PASTE Ginger paste is used in cooking and as a marinade. In Indian cusine ginger is used in curries and various drinks like masala tea and ginger tea etc. Ayurveda also uses dry ginger powder in medicines. Dry ginger powder is also used in sweet and savory....
GOTHAMBU DOSA (WHEAT FLOUR DOSA) Gothambu dosa is an easy and healthy breakfast. This needs no fermentation and not much preparation.
GOTHAMBU MUTTA PACHAKARI DOSA (WHEAT CREPES) This is a filling dish which can be had as breakfast or dinner dish.
GOTHAMBU OROTTI (WHEAT FLAT BREAD) There are two types of flour used for making these flat breads(orotti), rice and wheat flour. In this recipe, i've used wheat flour. These are thicker than chappathis or rotis. Usually orotti is cooked on an iron griddle, which gives it the unique ta....
GOTHAMBU PAYASAM (WHEAT DESSERT) Payasam is a sweet dish of Kerala. It is an integral part of any sadya (kerala vegetarian festive lunch). There are different types of payasam using different lentils and fruits. The sweetnes comes from either sugar or jaggery. Base of payasam can ei....
GOTHAMBU UPMA (WHEAT UPMA) Upma or Uppumavu or Uppittu is a popular breakfast dish, usually cooked with dry roasted semolina. In South Indian languages, 'Uppu' means Salt and 'Mavu' or 'Hittu' means flour. In North India, it is called Upma, short-form for Uppumavu.These day....
GRANOLA Since both, Granola and muesli contain oats, they are both considered to be the same. but that is not the case. Though both the dishes contain identical ingredients, they are different. A Swiss physician developed muesli in the early 1900s. The ori....
GRAPE JUICE This grape juice is made after boiling grapes.
GRAPE WINE Wine is made from fermented grapes or other fruits. Wines are classified into dry, sweet and semi-dry depending upon the residual sugar level. In a dry wine all residual sugar is converted into alcohol. Sweet wine will still have some residual sugar....
GREEK SALAD Greek salad is commonly served as a part of a traditional Greek meal. It is one of the most popular salads in Greece and Cyprus. It is light, refreshing and easy to make. It is made during the summer months. Real Greek salad is essentially a tomato ....
GREEN BEANS WITH ROASTED ALMONDS Balsamic vinegar is made from a reduction of cooked white grape juice and not a vinegar in the usual sense. Traditionally balsamic vinegar is aged for years. Balsamic vinegar of Modena (a place in Italy), an inexpensive modern imitation of the tradit....
GREEN CHUTNEY (MINT AND CORRIANDER CHUTNEY) Green chutney can be used either as a dip or as a spread on sandwiches. The word "chutney" is derived from the Sanskrit word 'catni', meaning to lick. In Indian cusine, there are basically 2 types of chutneys--sweet and hot. Coriander leaves are als....
GREEN MASALA KOFTA CURRY 1) Wash and squeeze out water from mince. 2) Grind mince with peppercorns, gin...
GRILLED PANEER TIKKA (COTTAGE CHEESE GRILLED) Paneer tikka is an Indian dish made from chunks of paneer marinated in spices and grilled in a tandoor. It is a vegetarian alternative to chicken tikka and other meat dishes. It is considered healthy compared to fried dishes. A tandoor is a tradition....
GRILLED VEG SANDWICH This sandwich replicates the famous Grilled sandwich of mumbai. A sandwich is made by placing different kinds of foods between two pieces of bread. it can be either veg or non veg.This snack of bread is thought to have been made first for the Earl....
GUACAMOLE Guacamole prounounced as Gu-ha-ca-mol, is a light green chutney made from avocados. Avocado is also known as butter fruit in some parts of the world. When ripe the skin of avocado turns brown in color. Only ripe avocados are used to make guacamole. ....
HAKKA NOODLES Hakka is a region in China. This recipe is an Indianised version. Noddles should just be cooked and also it should not clump together. Vegetables should also be cooked till just done and should be crunchy & crisp.
HARD BOILED AND PEELED EGSS This recipe may seem silly, but many a times for atleast a few people the boiling part has been okay, but the peeling not very pleasing with unsightly cracks on peeled eggs.
HOME MADE BUTTERMILK/ BUTTER Buttermilk is the left over liquid after churning butter from yoghurt. Buttermilk is much lighter than yoghurt. Churning is the process of taking out cream to make unsalted fresh butter. In earlier days, a wooden plunger was used by rotating it in y....
HOME MADE CUSTARD Custard is a mixture of milk/ cream eggs and cornflour. The thickner, cornflour is increased to make a thick sauce, which is then referred to as pastry cream. If the thickner is reduced, then the custard sauce is known as creme anglaise. custard is e....
HOT AND SOUR SOUP Traditionally hot chillies are not used in this soup. The hotness comes from using white pepper powder liberally and sourness from the use of vinegar. Tofu has its origins in China. It has high protein content. To make tofu, fresh soya beans are soa....
HOT BUTTERED RUM Hot buttered rum is a mixed drink containing rum, butter, hot water , a sweetener, and various spices (usually cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves). It is especially popular in the winter and is traditionally associated with the holiday season.
HOT CHOCOLATE Hot chocolate is different from hot cocoa. In hot chocolater, real chocolate is used, whereas in hot cocoa, cocoa powder is used. There are different variations of hot chocolate. Thinner variation of hot chocolate is served in USA, whereas in Europe ....
HOW TO COOK DRIED PASTA Pasta, the staple dish of Italy, may be divided into two broad categories, dried (pasta secca) and fresh (pasta fresca). Pasta is made from an unleavened dough of durum wheat flour mixed with water and formed into sheets or various shapes. It can b....
HOW TO MAKE SPROUTS Sprouts are the germinated seeds which are either eaten raw or cooked. Sprouts are generaly considered healthy.
HUNG CURD Hung curd is used in India in desserts like shrikand or as a dip for vegetable sticks and can be used in salad dressings and sandwiches instead of mayonnaise.
IDIYAPPAM / NOOL PUTTU/ STRING HOPPERS Idiyappam (pronounced as e-di- ap-pam is also known as Noolputtu or string hoppers. The name idiyappam is derived from the Tamil/Malayalam words idi, meaning 'broken down', and appam, meaning "pancake". It is a traditional dish of Tamilnadu, Kerala,....
IDLI (STEAMED RICE CAKES) Idli is staple breakfast dish in South Indian states, specially, Tamilnadu. It is easily digestible. Batter is fermented before steam cooking.
IDLI MILAGAI PODI (GUN POWDER) (CHUTNEY POWDER) Milagai podi , also known as idli podi, is a coarse spice powder which is a mixture of ground dried chilis, black gram dal bengal gram dal, salt and sesame seeds. Some people add dried coconut(kopra) also.This powder is also called gunpowder, maybe ....
INJI CHAMMANTHY (SPICY COCONUTY GINGER RELISH) In Kerala,chammanthy is a small side dish usually eaten with normal rice meals or with kanji(rice gruel). It gives a pep to even a bland meal. And in case of indigestion or a fever, this is excellent to whet your appetite.
INSTANT JALEBIS Yeast is used to ferment the jalebi batter quickly rather than keeping overnight to ferment.
INSTANT KHAMAN DHOKLA Dhokla, is synonymous with the state of Gujarat, in India. It is traditionally made with a fermented batter made with rice and split chickpeas. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast, or as a snack. Dhokla is similar to Khaman. Dhokla is made of batter ....
INSTANT MANGO PICKLE Almost all pickles are made and kept to mature for a few weeks. But this is an instant pickle. Can be eaten instantly and will not last long.
ISRAELI SALAD Israeli salad is also known as Arab salad. It is a mix of tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell peppers. Israeli salad is served on its own as a side dish or inside a pita sandwich wrap. Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers combined w....
JEERA ALOO (POTATOES COOKED WITH CUMIN) Jeera is cumin and aloo is potato. This is a very simple rustic dish. Since it does not contain any fancy ingredients and also potatos are almost always found in all Indian households, this dish is very popular among housewives.
JEERA RICE Jeera rice is a simple rice dish consisting of rice and cumin seeds. This rice dish is also known as "Zeera rice". Jeera or zeera is the Hindi word for cumin. It is popular in the North of India. This dish is popular in Pakistan also.
JEERAKA KANJI (CUMIN FLAVORED RICE GRUEL) Jeerakam is Cumin in malayalam. This rice gruel is usually served during the Ramzan fasting as it is healthy and light on stomach. Recipe for this gruel varies from region to region and from state to state.
KAAYA BHAJI ( SPICY BANANA FRITTER) This is a spicy banana fritter most commonly available in Kerala. A particular type of banana, known as Bhaji kaya is used for making this fritter.
KAAYA VARUTHATHU (KERALA BANANA CHIPS ) Kerala banana chips are a must in every household in Kerala during the festival of Onam. Raw kerala bananas, known as "nendrakaaya" in Malayalam, is usually used to make these wafers. Now a days even semi ripe bananas are also made into chips. Though....
KACHUMBAR Kachumbar is a basic Indian salad. It has cooling ingredients like cucumber.
KADALA CURRY (WHOLE BENGAL GRAM CURRY) Steamed rice cake, known as 'puttu' in Malayalam is a traditional and common breakfast dish. The combination with puttu is usually bananas or bengal gram or green gram curry. Bengal gram is also known as black chickpeas. It is brown in color and com....
KADHAI PANEER 1) Cut paneer and capsicum into fingers. 2) Cut onions into semi circles. 3)...
KADUMANGA / KANNIMANGA ACHAR (TENDER MANGO PICKLE) This pickle is made with tender or small whole raw mangoes. This takes longer time to mature. During summer months, raw small tender mangoes in bunches are available. When pickling, a small piece of stalk is kept on the mango, as cutting off entire s....
KAHWAH (KASHMIRI GREEN TEA) Kahwa or Kahwah is the green tea preparation of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Kashmir in India. Traditionally, kahwah is prepared in a brass kettle known as a samovar. A samovar consists of a central cavity, in which live coals are placed keeping the....
KAKKIRIKKA PERUKKU (CUCUMBER COCONUT CURRY) This is a cooling curry or salad as it may be called. Can be served as a side dish or can be poured into rice as gravy.
KALAN (VEG IN COCONUT CURD GRAVY) Kalan is an integral part of sadya, the festive lunch prepared in Kerala. Kaalan is made of yogurt, coconut and one or 2 vegetables like raw Kerala banana and yam. Some times only either of the one vegetable is used. This curry is usually thick, with....
KALLU SHAPU THARAVU CURRY(TODDY SHOP DUCK CURRY ) Palm wine or toddy is an alcoholic beverage created from the sap of various palm trees, such as the palmyra, date palms, and coconut palms. Toddy, in Kerala is coconut wine.In kerala toddy shops serve toddy with a meal, like tapioca mashed, hoppers ....
KANAVA THORAN (SQUID) Squid is also known as calamari. Squid is a source of omega 3 fatty acids. Squid is from the same family as cuttlefish and octopus. It has tentacles, and also has a protective mechanism which releases ink when in danger. Squid should be cleaned wel....
KANJI (KERALA RICE GRUEL) Kanji is comfort food of Kerala. Kanji is rice gruel and it is had hot with green gram curry and papad (lentil crackers). It is easily digestible hence is recommended food during sickness or stomach upset. In the state of Kerala, Kanji is considered....
KAPPA UDACHATHU (MASHED TAPIOCA) Tapioca or Yuca is a native of South America.The edible part is the root. Tapioca must be cooked in lots of water and water drained out ,after it is cooked to remove toxins. Pearls made from tapioca are known as Sabudana in Hindi / Marathi.Tapioca i....
KAPPA VADA (TAPIOCA FRITTERS) Tapioca is also known as Yuca or Cassava . Tapioca is a native of South America. The edible part is the root. Tapioca must be cooked in lots of water and water drained out ,after it is cooked to remove toxins. Pearls made from tapioca are known as....
KARAPINCHA SAMBOL (CURRY LEAF SAMBOL) Sambols are fresh or cooked relishes that enliven Sri Lankan meals of rice and curry.
KARIMEEN POLLICHATHU (PEARL SPOT COOKED IN BANANA LEAVES) The green chromide is a species of cichlid fish from freshwater and brackish water in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is known as pearlspot (due to black spots on the surface) in English, karimeen in Malayalam, koral in Bengali, kundal in Oriya and....
KARIMEEN POLLICHATHU (WITH COCONUT MILK) Pearl spot (known as Karimeen in Kerala) has lot of bones. It is a freshwater fish found in Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is known as pearlspot due to black spots on the surface. In India, it is found throughout Kerala, especially in Kerala Back....
KATHAL KEBAB (JACKFRUIT KEBAB) Jackfruit is known as kathal in hindi. This kebab is famous in Indore, Madhya pradesh. Jackfruit is considered as vegetarians meat. Jackfruit can be had in both raw and ripe forms. A good source of dietary fibre.
KEDGEREE Kedgeree is a dish by British inspired from the Indian khichdi. This British version is cooked with flaked poached fish, boiled rice, curry powder and boiled eggs.
KERALA PORK ROAST Cut pork with fat into 3/4 inch cubes, wash well and keep aside . In a hundi, p...
KERALA CRAB MASALA Crabs are prepared and eaten as a dish in several different ways all over the world. Some species are eaten whole, including the shell, such as soft-shell crab; with other species just the claws and/or legs are eaten.
KERALA EGG ROAST (WITHOUT TOMATOES) 1) Boil eggs . 2) Heat oil and slightly fry eggs and remove. 3) To the same o...
KERALA KADA FRY (QUAIL FRY WITH COCONUT OIL) Quails are small birds which are reared for meat and eggs. They are considered healthier than chicken. Coconut oil contains saturated fats that are different from those present in animal fats. Like other vegetable oils, coconut oil also does not con....
KERALA MIXTURE Mixture is either sweet or savory snack. It is, as the name suggests a mix of different things fried seperately & assembled together. South indian mixtures are generally spicy, whereas North Indian mixtures are available in both spicy and sweet versi....
KERALA VEGETABLE STEW Stew is an integral part of Kerala breakfast. Usually stew is served with hoppers and string hoppers. Any festive breakfast in kerala will have stew, which can either be vegetable, chicken or mutton. Typical stew is mild, sweet and white or creamish ....
KETJAP MANIS ketjap manis (pronounced Keh-chup mah-nees) is also spelled Kecap manis.Ketjap manis is a thick, sweet, rich, syrupy Indonesian version of soy sauce containing sugar and spices. It's similar to soy sauce but sweeter. The sweetness comes from palm su....
KHATTA PYAZ MURGH (SOUR SHALLOTS WITH CHICKEN) In hindi, khatta means, sour and pyaz is onion. The sour or khatta onions used here are small onions known as sambar onion or shallots.
KHOA / KHOYA / MAVA Khoa / khoya/ mawa are one and the same thing. It is milk reduced to form solids. This reduced milk is used in Indian cooking for both savory and sweet dishes. It has a soft and grainy texture. Though this recipe takes very long to cook, its worth th....
KICHIDI- MOONG DAL( GREEN GRAM LENTIL WITH RICE) Kichidi is a simple one pot dish of pulses and rice. The pulses vary from region to region. It can be pigeon pea or green gram or green gram dal. Some khichdi also includes vegetables. Kichidi is almost always tempered in ghee with spices. The basic ....
KICHIDI WITH DAL ( RICE N PIGEON PEA) Khichdi is a simple one pot dish of pulses and rice. The pulses vary from region to region. It can be pigeon pea or green gram or green gram dal. Some khichdi also includes vegetables. Khichdi is almost always tempered in ghee with spices. The basic ....
KINNATHAPPAM WITH RICE FLOUR (STEAMED RICEFLOUR CAKE) "Kinnam" means a plate, with small edges. "Appam" means, cake. In Malabar region of Kerala, this plated cake is made during the fasting months. There are slight variations in the making of kinnathappam from region to region. Some people add egg, but ....
KOKUM SHARBATH (GARCINIA INDICA SWEET DRINK) Garcinia indica or kokum is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, and sticky. The fruit is often halved and sun-dried to a semi-dry stage before being used. It is a preferred ingredient in Ma....
KOLAMBI BHAAT In Marathi, kolambi means prawn and bhaat is a rice preparation. This dish is common to Maharashtra and the konkan region including goa.
KOOVA VILAYICHATHU (ARROWROOT SWEET) Koova (arrowroot) has medicinal properties,is very good for stomach and ideal food for infants. Koova vilayichathu also known as koova veragiyathu or koova kali is ritually made in Kerala households during the festival of Thiruvathira. On that day hi....
KORMA KHADEY MASALA KA 1)korma khadey masala literally means, curry with whole masala--in this case the whole masalas are shallots & garlic. 2) Black cardamom, is also known as big cardamom or brown cardamom.Its seeds / pods have a strong camphor-like flavor, with a smo....
KOSAMBARI (LENTIL AND VEG SALAD) Kosambari/koshambari/koshimbir is a lentil salad with added veggies. Bengal gram & moong lentils are the 2 lentils which are used. Commonly used vegetables are cucumber & carrots. A dash of grated fresh coconut is added & in some households the salad....
KOTHAMALLY CHUTNEY (CORRIANDER CHUTNEY) This is a common chutney served with idlis and dosas in Tamilnadu.
KOTHU POROTTA (STIR FRIED FLAT BREAD WITH EGG) Porotta is a flat layered flaky bread commonly made with all purpose flour. These days due to health consciousness porotta is being made with wholewheat flour. Whether made with all purpose flour or whole wheat, porotta is not considered healthy. How....
KOVAKKA PEERA PATTICHATHU (IVY GOURD WITH COCONUT) Ivy gourd in this particular recipe is cooked adding Garcinia cambogia as one would cook fish.
KOZHI KUMBLANGA CURRY(CHICKEN WITH ASHGOURD) This curry is a speciality of Thrissur region(mid kerala). Ashgourd(white pumpkin) and potato is cooked with chicken in coconut milk. All households do not use potato. Chicken generally induces heat in body and ash gourd counteracts it. As ashgourd i....
KOZHI KURUMULAKU FRY This a chicken fry with lots of crushed black pepper. The fruit, known as a peppercorn is, dark red when fully mature, and, contains a single seed. Peppercorns, and the ground pepper derived from them, may be described simply as pepper, or more prec....
KOZHI THORAN(CHICKEN WITH GRATED COCONUT) This dish is famous in the southern part of kerala. Thoran or stir fry dishes are generally made with vegetables and always coconut either grated or crushed is added. Kozhi means chicken in Malayalam.
KOZHUKATTA- SWEET RICE DUMPLINGS WITH FILLING Kozhukatta(Malayalam) or Kozhukkattai (Tamil) has sweet and savory versions. The sweet version is prepared as a ritual in Syrian Christian(Kerala christian) homes on Palm sunday(the sunday preceeding Easter). It is a dumpling made with rice flour wit....
KOZHUVA MEEN PEERA PATTICHATHU (ANCHOVIES WITH COCONUT) Anchovies are tiny fish. They are known as kozhuva or netholi in Malayalam. Bigger anchovies are also available, which will not taste as the tinier ones, as the fish, after making this dish will be in a crumbled form and bones cannot be seperated
KUDAMPULI CHAMMANTHY( GARCINIA CAMBOGIA RELISH) This relish is good for digestion. It is advisable for people suffering from fever & diarrohea. Garcinia Cambogia or kodampuli or Malabar tamarind is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, an....
KUNG-PAO CHICKEN WITH CASHEW NUTS Kung-Pao was a court Official in Sichuan, china and this very popular dish was created by his cook. Peanuts were used instead of cashew nuts in the original version.
KURKURI BHINDI (CRISPY LADYS FINGER) These are the perfect, crisp ladies fingers flavored with carom seeds that you will crave for on any rainy day. Carom belongs to the cumin and parsley family, carom seeds are tiny, oval-shaped with a sharp and penetrating taste. It has been used sin....
KUZHI PANIYARAM (DUMPLINGS WITH IDLI BATTER) Kuzhi paniyaram is also known as Paddu, Guliyappa or Gunta Ponganalu. This dish is made by steaming idli batter in a mould with depressions . It can be made either plain or with the addition of other ingredients like onion, chilli etc.
LACY COOKIES These cookies are real thin and has the appearance of lace and is crispy.
LADY FISH FRY (KANE RAVA FRY) Lady fish is white and slightly longish. It is a very clean looking fish. Fried lady fish is a speciality of Mangalore, a town in Karnataka, South India. Mangalore is a coastal area. Lady fish is called kane (read as kaa-ne) in local language.
LAHORI SEEKH KEBAB This kebab was originally made in the Lahore region of Pakistan. Seekh, in Hindi, means stick. Since the kebabs are made on stick (skewer) it is so called.
LASOONI TADKA DAL Lasoon is the hindi word for garlic. This dish has a predominant garlicky flavor.Tadka or chaunk is the hindi word for tempering. When tempering, oil or ghee is heated and spices whole or powdered are added. Dal is pigeon pea or any pulse which is d....
LEMON CHEESE CAKE Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese (not always cream cheese), eggs, and sugar; often on a crust or base made from hard biscuits It may be baked or unbaked. Cheesecake is usually sweetened with sugar and may be flav....
LEMON RICE (CHITRANNAM) This a really easy rice dish. Can also be made with cooked left over rice. This dish if made with gingelly oil can be kept outside the fridge for 3 to 4 days without getting spoiled. Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a ....
LIME AND DATES PICKLE (WITHOUT CHILLI POWDER) This lime pickle is made using only green chillies and no chilli powder.
MAKHANE KI KHEER (LOTUS SEED DESSERT) 1) Makhana or lotus seeds are black in colour. It is sold after dry roasting in sand. Then it will pop up like popcorn & will also change colour to white. It does not have much flavour of its own. 2) Makhana is available in some supermarkets in tow....
MALABARI MEEN BIRIYANI (MALABAR FISH BIRIYANI) In the Malabar region of Kerala, short grained rice known as kaima rice is used to make biryani. It is totally different in flavor, texture and size from the basmati rice.
MALABARI PRAWN BIRYANI In the Malabar region of kerala, a small thinner variety of rice called Kaima is used to make biryani and ghee rice. This rice does not require soaking before cooking. The flavor and fragrance of kaima is totally different from basmati.
MALAIWALA BAINGAN( GRILLED AUBERGINES WITH CREAM) Brinjals are also known as aubergine , egg plant etc.There are different varities of brinjal varying in color & shapes. Brinjals are green, violet & white. Green ones are slender. Purple ones come in 2 sizes--small & big. Some varieties of brinjal ar....
MANGO AND COCONUT MILK PUDDING This is an ideal dessert for lactose intolerant people. For those who find it difficult to get coconut milk, can be substituted with fresh dairy cream.
MANGO AND CREAM PANNA COTTA Panna cotta (meaning"cooked cream") is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. The cream may be flavored with coffee, vanilla, fruit sauces/pulps, rum etc. Gelatin is softened in a cold liquid, then added to the warm....
MANGO BURFI WITH PANEER(MANGO FUDGE) Barfi is a milk based sweet, typical in the northern states of India. There are different types of barfis available.
MANGO COCONUT BARFI Barfi, (burfi) is a usually a milk milk based sweet from India. The main ingredients of plain barfis include milk / milk powder or condensed milk and sugar. The ingredients are cooked in a vessel until the mixture solidifies. Barfis are also made w....
MANGO MASTANI (MANGO AND MILK WITH ICECREAM) Mango mastani is actually a glorious and richer version of mango milkshake. Mango mastani has it's origins from Pune, in Maharashtra. A story about the origin of this recipe goes like this- an old milk shake shop in Pune made this drink and a custome....
MANGO N CREAM POPSICLES Popsicles are also known as ice pops and ice lollies. It is a frozen snack enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
MANGO SAMBARAM (MANGO QUENCHER) In ancient Kerala this drink was popular in summer months, when mangoes where in season.
MASALA CHAAS Chaas also called Mattha in North India, is a salty lassi. It is made out of yogurt , which is blended in a pot with a whipper. The butter which comes on top is taken out.The remaining liquid which is left is known as chhaas or buttermilk. Black ....
MASALA SIKANJVI (SPICY LEMONADE) Sikanji or shikanjvi is a popular summer drink in India. As opposed to sugary drink, this is the savory/spicy version. An ideal drink to quench thirst in summers.
MASHED POTATO For a low-calorie or non-dairy version of mashed potato, milk, cream and butter can be replaced with stock or broth. French version adds egg yolk to make Duchess potatoes. It's then piped through a pastry bag into flowery shapes/ rosettes. It's t....
MATHANGA MOLOSHYAM (PUMPKIN GRAVY) Moloshyam is sometimes refered to as mulakoshyam also. The original word could have been "mulaku dooshyam", which literally means chillies are harmful. Here the reference is to dried red chillies. This dish uses only green chillies and that too in m....
MATHANGA PARIPPU CURRY(PUMPKIN PIGEON PEA CURRY) This is a gravy dish to be had with rice. A gravied dish is a must in South Indian meals to be eaten with rice.
MATTAR KHEEMA 1) Grind all masala ingredients together. 2) Put oil in a pan. Add cinnamon, ...
MAYONNAISE Mayonnaise or Mayo as is often called, is a thick, creamy sauce. It is an emulsion of oil, egg yolks and vinegar or lemon juice. Mayonnaise varies in color, but is often white, cream, or pale yellow. It may range in texture from that of light cream ....
MEAT MASALA 1) Dry roast and powder all masalas except garlic and ginger. 2) Then add ging...
MEEN PODIMAS (SCRAMBLED FISH) Podimas is popular in Tamilnadu. Podi means powder in tamil. This dish is normally crumbled or scrambled. In this version we are using fish.
MEEN THAPPU VEKKAL (FISH COOKED IN BANANA LEAF) Meen thappuvekkal is an old recipe from Kannur, a Northern district of Kerala. Usually sardine is used for this preparation.
MEEN VATTICHATHU( PATTICHATHU) This a traditional recipe of Kerala, South India, popular among the christaians of kottayam and surrounding areas. The dish is known as " meen vattichathu or pattichathu" depending on the region. It is eaten both with rice and tapioca. In earlier day....
METHI THEPLA/ CHAPATHY (FENUGREEK FLAT BREAD) Fenugreek leaves are a little bitter, but its compensated with the addition of jaggery. Also this is a good way of eating greens. This is carried by Gujaratis while travelling, since it can easily be had with curd and pickle.
MICROWAVE PANEER With your microwave you can easily make paneer,and there is no messy cleaning up. In a microwave, milk does not stick to the bottom of the vessel like it often does while cooking on a stove. Besides, the quality of the cottage cheese is smooth and ve....
MINT CHUTNEY (PUDHINA CHUTNEY) Mint is a very delicate leaf. The leaves have a fresh, sweet flavor with a coolness. These leaves are used in teas, beverages, syrups,ice creams etc. Chopped mint is usually used as garnishing. Cocktails and mocktails also use mint for flavor or ....
MINT LIME This is a very refreshing drink, specially during summers.
MINT RICE (PUDINA CHAWAL) Mint or pudina(indian language), is a herb with lots of health benefits. It is also grow at home, so you can get fresh organic mint always. Mint always soothes the stomach. Mint rice is an easy one pot rice dish.
MIRCHI VADA WITH PANEER POTATO / MIRCHI BHAJJI Traditionally mirchi vada of Jodhpur ,Rajasthan in India has potato filling. But here i have added paneer also to potato to make the filling. In south india, mirchi vada is made without filling. A special variety of chillies, which are bright green,....
MOJITO Mojito (pronunced as mohito)) is a Cuban cocktail. Traditionally, a mojito consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar (traditionally sugar cane juice), lime juice, sparkling water (soda) and mint. The original Cuban recipe uses spearmint which ....
MOLTEN LAVA CAKE / CHOCOLATE FONDANT Molten lava cake (also known as chocolate fondant or soft centered chocolate cake) is a gooey chocolate cake served warm as dessert with vanilla ice cream. Its good to bake this in individual ramekeins /bowls.The gooey chocolate will flow like lava ....
MORU CURRY/ PULISSERY (VEG IN COCONUT CURD GRAVY) The cucumber used in this recipe is popularly known as Madras cucumber. It is oval in shape with stripes of green and yellow. The flesh is juicy and cruncy and is mainly used for cooking after peeling and deseeding.
MORU KACHIYATHU ( BUTTERMILK WITH COCONUT) This is a simple seasoned buttermilk curry served with rice. This dish is mainly made at Kottayam(kerala,south India) and surrounding areas. There are 2 variations of kachiya moru- with and without coconut. this version is with coconut. Butter or fa....
MORU KACHIYATHU ( BUTTERMILK CURRY WITHOUT COCONUT) This is a simple seasoned buttermilk curry served with rice. This dish is mainly made at Kottayam(kerala,south India) and surrounding areas. There are 2 variations of kachiya moru- with and without coconut. this version is without coconut. Butter or....
MULLED WINE Mulled wine is dry red wine cooked with sugar, spices, juice etc. After wine is cooked it looses its alcoholic effect. Hence to get the alcoholic effect, some people add either fresh wine or brandy to it. Mulled wine is popular in UK during christmas....
MURG MAKHANI (BUTTER CHICKEN) Butter chicken (or murgh makhani) is part of both Indian and Pakistani cuisine. The origin of butter chicken can be traced back to a Punjabi. Butter chicken is regarded to have been first introduced by Moti Mahal restaurant in Daryaganj, Delhi. A s....
MURMURA LADOO (SWEET PUFFED RICE BALLS) Murmura in Hindi means puffed rice. This crispy sweet ladoos are an anytime snack.
MUSHROOM BIRYANI Deep fry onions in oil to a golden brown and keep aside. Wash and soak rice fo...
MUTTA MAANGA CURRY(EGGS IN COCONUT MILK WITH MANGO) Eggs cooked with mango in coconut milk is a speciality of Thrissur, in Kerala. The mild sweetness of coconut milk is off set by the slight tanginess of the mango.
MUTTA THORAN (SCRAMBED EGGS WITH COCONUT) Thoran, pronounced, "tho ran" is a coconut based vegetable stir fry dish. thoran is an integral part of a Kerala sadya(the traditional festive lunch). This dish is usually eaten with steamed rice. In this recipe, eggs are cooked in the same way as ....
MUTTON BIRYANI Biryani is a Persian word. Some say,In Persian, Biriyan means, rice, whereas others say biriyan means to roast. Biryani is an elaborate one pot meal, made with either vegetables, meat, poultry or seafood. Different regions of India have different typ....
NAAN Naan is a leavened bread as it uses a rising agent. Naan is traditionally made in a tandoor oven. Typically, naan is served hot brushed with ghee or butter. It is served plain or served stuffed.Kheema naan is stuffed with a minced meat mixture. Pesha....
NAAN (YEAST AND ALL PURPOSE FLOUR) Naan is a leavened bread as it uses a rising agent. Naan is traditionally made in a tandoor oven. Typically, naan is served hot brushed with ghee or butter. It is served plain or served stuffed.Kheema naan is stuffed with a minced meat mixture. Pesha....
NAM PRIK PAO (THAI CHILLI JAM) Nam prik pao is roasted chilli paste.Though it is called jam, it is not literally jam as the sweet jam one applies on bread. Rather it can be called a savory jam. it is used in stir fries, salads, as dip etc.
NANKHATAI (EGGLESS INDIAN COOKIES) Nankhatai is believed to have originated in Surat, Gujarat. It can be called Indian cookies.
NARUNEEDI / NANNARI SYRUP (SARASAPARILLA SYRUP) Sarasaparill root is used mainly during summers. It has great value in ayurveda. This root is brown outside and inside it has a whitish color. The root has a nice pleasant fragrance when boiled. Usually a syrup is prepared adding sugar and mixed with....
NAVRATTAN KORMA This is a rich Mughalai dish. Kormas are dishes either vegatables or meat in spicy or mild sauces made with cream, yoghurt or seed or nut pastes. Nav means 9 in Hindi and rattan is jewel. This dish is named after the 9 jewels or 9 courtiers of Mugha....
NEI CHORU (GHEE RICE) 1) In the Malabar region of kerala, a small thinner variety of rice called Kaima is used to make biryani and ghee rice. This rice does not require soaking before cooking. The flavor and fragrance of kaima is totally different from basmati. 2) Raisin....
NENTHRAPAZHAM VILAYICHATHU(SUGARY FRIED BANANAS) 1) cuit bananas into rounds. 2) Heat ghee. Saute cashews till golden brown. Rem...
NEY PAYASAM/ KADUM PAYASAM (RICE KHEER) This kheer/ payasam is also known as aravana payasam. It's one of the simplest payasam to make.
NUTELLA MILK SHAKE Nutella is a hazelnut & chocolate spread. It is readily available in supermarkets & is used as a spread on bread.
OATS AND APPLE CRUMBLE / CRISP This is one of the easiest baked desserts to make.A crumble can be made sweet or savoury , depending on the ingredients used, although the sweet version is more common. The sweet variety usually contains fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of butte....
OATS COCONUT WHEAT COOKIES When using wheat flour sieve once or twice to give lightness to cookies.
OLAN (ASHGOURD IN COCONUT MILK) Olan, an important dish in Sadya(Kerala festive lunch), is pronounced,"o lan". It is a dish with no particular taste of it's own. The main ingredient of this dish is ashgourd (white pumpkin). The dish is very mild.Usually only about a tablespoon or t....
ONION CHUTNEY 1) Heat oil. 2) Fry onions with ginger and garlic till onion is golden brown. P...
ONION PAKODA /ULLI VADA/ ONION FRITTERS The word pakora is derived from the Sanskrit word pakvava. Pakva means 'cooked' and va means a 'small lump'. In certain regions of India, pakora or pakoda is known as bajji.
ONION RINGS Onion rings are a form of hors d'oeuvre(starter) or side dish commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and some parts of Asia. They are generally dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then deep fried. The exact....
ONION TOMATO CHUTNEY Chutnies are relishes, spicy or sweet served with idli or dosas or as a dip with snacks or fritters.
ORANGE GLAZE CAKE This is a buttery soft cake which can be served as it is or with ice cream. This cake does not use any rising agent. The cake tastes good without glaze too.
ORANGE JUICE 1) Freeze orange for atleast 6 hours or overnight. 2) Boil sugar with water. ...
OYSTER CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS, CASHEWS & MUSHROOMS Batter-fried chicken with capsicums and crunchy cashewnuts. Oyster sauce is a thick, brown sauce with a sweet and salty flavor. Oyster sauce is a popular ingredient in Vietnamese, Thai, and Cantonese cuisine. Traditionally, oyster sauce was made by ....
PACHAKURUMULAGU MATTHY FRY(SARDINES FRIED WITH GREEN PEPPER) This fish fry is different from normal fish fries as it uses fresh green pepper corns for spiciness. This dish is popular in the toddy shops of kerala. Pepper is a common spice grown in Kerala, South India. Sardines are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. ....
PALAK PANEER ( COTTAGE CHEESE IN SPINACH GRAVY) Spinach is a green coloured leafy vegetable. There are 3 main types of spinach, savoy, smooth leaf and baby spinach. Savoy has crisp,wrinkled,curly leaves. Smooth-leaf has flat, unwrinkled, spade-shaped leaves.Baby spinach is great for use in salad....
PALAK PARATHA (SPINACH STUFFED INDIAN BREAD) Spinach is a green coloured leafy vegetable. There are 3 main types of spinach, savoy, smooth leaf and baby spinach. Savoy has crisp,wrinkled,curly leaves. Smooth-leaf has flat, unwrinkled, spade-shaped leaves.Baby spinach is great for use in salad....
PALANI PANCHAMRITAM Panchamritham can be called as the oldest form of Jam or fruit preserve. Panchamritam can be split into two words- panch (five) and amrit (immortal). Panchamritam is a mixture of 5 types of food. Usually the five food items are milk, yoghurt, honey,....
PANCH PHORON Panch phoran (five-spice mix) is a spice blend used in Bangladesh and Eastern India, especially in Bengal, Assam, and Oriya. It is a blend of five different seeds: fennel seed, black mustard and nigella seeds, fenugreek and cumin seeds. Generally t....
PANEER Paneer is a fresh cheese common in south Asian cooking. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting farmers cheese or curd cheese made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice, vinegar, or any other food acids. Paneer in various forms is used in the pr....
PANEER BURJI This is a very easy dish to prepare. It is like scrambled eggs.
PANEER BUTTER MASALA Paneer butter masala can be considered as the vegetarian equivalent to butter chicken.
PANEER HARIYALI TIKKA Hariyali is a Hindi word meaning green. These tikkas are green in color. Dried fenugreek leaves from the kasoor region of Pakistan is known as kasuri methi. It is the dried leaves of the fenugreek plant. It is an herb with slightly bitter but addict....
PANEER JALFRAZIE Jalfrezi involves frying marinated pieces of meat, fish or vegetables in oil and spices to produce a curry with thick sauce. Other main ingredients include bell peppers, onion and tomato. Jalfrezi recipes originally appeared in cookbooks of the Bri....
PANEER QUESADILLAS Pronouced as `kesidiayas`,( as `LL` is pronounced as `y`), this is a very popular mexican dish. A good melting cheese like mozzarella is important for this snack. Quesadillas, somewhat resembles an Indian cheese paratha.
PAPPADA THORAN ( POPPADUM STIR FRY) Papadum, in Kerala, Appalm in Tamilnadu, happala in Karnataka, Pappad in rest of India, Poppadum to westerners, many names for this universal favorite. It is a thin, crisp, round shaped wafer made, commonly with skinless black gram lentil. Variations....
PARIPPU KUTHI KACHIYATHU (LENTIL CURRY) This is a simple everyday Kerala dal (lentil) curry.
PARIPPU PAYASAM (GREEN GRAM DAL DESSERT) Payasam is a sweet dish of Kerala. It is an integral part of any sadya (kerala vegetarian lunch). There are different types of payasam using different lentils and fruits. The sweetnes comes from either sugar or jaggery. Base of payasam can either be ....
PARIPPU VADA (LENTIL FRITTERS) Vada, also known as vadai ,is a savoury snack from South India. Vadas can vary in size, but are usually either doughnut or round shaped. They are made either from dal, lentil, gram flour or potato.
PARMESAN CRISPS These are crisp little wafers made with parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is also known as Parmegiano reggiano. It is hard cheese orinating from Italy. This cheese is salty and slightly granular. In Italy it is used in pastas ,pizzas and in some sauc....
PASSION FRUIT SOUFFLE A souffle can be sweet or savory. In souffles, both egg white and yolks are used. Souffles are baked till it rises. After baking, a souffle should be puffed up and fluffy. And it will deflate or fall after 5 or 10 minutes. So souffles should be made ....
PATRA NI MACHHI Patra ni machhi is a traditional Parsi dish which is served during Parsi weddings.Patra ni machhi translates as "fish wrapped in a leaf", "patra" is leaf in Hindi and "machhi" is fish. It�s fish covered in green chutney, wrapped in banana leaves a....
PAVAKKA MAANGA CURRY (BITTERGOURD AND MANGO CURRY) This curry is usually made in Kerala households. The bitterness of bittergourd is balanced with the sweetness of coconut milk and sourness of mango. Since the gourd is very bitter, only a small qty is added.
PAZHAM PORI (ETHAKKA APPAM)( BANANA FRITTERS) Pazham(banana) pori (fry) is also called ethakka(banana) appam(bread). It can be called the snack of Kerala state. Usually all the tea shacks and restaurants, why even railways have this as their evening snack in their menu. Usually the batter used ....
PAZHAM PUTTU ( STEAMED RICE CAKES WITH BANANA FILLING) Puttu (pronounced 'pu tu' ) is a South Indian, specially Kerala breakfast dish of steamed roasted rice flour layered with grated coconut and cooked in either cylindrical shaped steamer or in coconut shells or cylindrical bamboo steamers kept over a ....
PAZHAM ROAST(KERALA BANANA ROAST) This is a healthy evening snack or even can be had for breakfast. If the bananas are sweet, you can leave out sugar.
PEANUT CHUTNEY (GROUNDNUT CHUTNEY) Peanut, also known as groundnut is a rich source of protein.The brown shell or pod of the peanut contains two or three peanut kernels. Each oval-shaped kernel or seed is comprised of two off-white lobes that are covered by a brownish-red skin. Peanu....
PEARS IN RED WINE In this recipe, the red wine turns the pears a pretty pink. A dry wine is a wine that has no residual sugar, making it less sweet. When grape juice converts to wine, alcohol is produced in the fermentation process because yeast eats the sugar presen....
PERAD (GUAVA CHEESE) Perad also known as Guava cheese is made with Guava fruit and is a speciality of Goa. It is usually made during christmas season.
PESAHA/ INDRI APPAM AND PESAHA PAAL(STEAMED LENTIL CAKE FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY) Pesaha Appam is the unleavened bread made by the Saint Thomas Christians ( Syrian Christians) of Kerala, India on Maundy thursday.This bread is cut by the eldest member (preferably male) of the family and served with pesaha paal(jaggery sweetened coc....
PESSARATTU (GREEN GRAM DOSA) This is a non fermented dosa which is high in protein. This dosa is famous in Andhra Pradesh, India. When served with upma (semolina porridge), it's called MLA pessarattu as this combination was served in the MLA canteen (Member of legislative ass....
PESTO Pesto is an Italian sauce similar to indian green chutney. unlike Indian green chutney, pesto literally floats in oil. In earlier times pesto was ground in a wooden or stone mortar and pestle. First pine nuts and garlic were ground, then basil leave....
PICO DE GALLO Pico de gallo, is also called salsa fresca or Salsa Mexicana. It is a fresh, salad made from chopped tomato, onion, coriander leaves, fresh serranos chillies (typical to Mexico), salt, and lime juice. Translated to English Pico De galo means "rooste....
PINA COLADA Pina colada is a sweet cocktail made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, usually served either blended or shaken with ice. It may be garnished with a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, or both. Pina colada is considered as the nationa....
PINEAPPLE DIP A tasty but simple dip to be made during busy mornings to be had with crunchy toasts.
PINEAPPLE FLAMBE Flambeing is a cooking procedure in which alcohol is added to a hot pan to create flames by lighting it. The word flambe means flamed in French. By burning off the alcohol, flambeing gives the dish additional flavor, but reduces the effect of....
PINEAPPLE MADURA CURRY (PINEAPPLE SWEETAND SPICY RELISH) This is a slighty sweet and spicy accompaniment to rice.
PINEAPPLE PACHADI (PINEAPPLE CURRY) Pineapple curry is an essential dish in Kerala vegetarian sadya(festival lunch), specially onam sadya. This curry is sweet, sour and lightly spicy. Sweetness from pineapple & a wee bit of sugar, sourness of curd/ yoghurt & spiciness from green chilli....
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE The Pineapple Upside Down Cake consists of lovely caramelized slices of pineaple on top of a buttery cake. The bottom of the cake becomes the top after turning upside down after baking. This cake was popular in 1920s when canned pineapple was a craze....
PIZZA BASE-WHOLE WHEAT Pizza, the italian bread is pronounced 'peet-za'. It is an oven baked bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese and veg and non veg ingredients. Traditionally pizzas are baked in a wood fired brick oven. Usually pizzas are made with all purpose flour(....
PIZZA WITH CHICKEN Pizza, the italian bread is pronounced 'peet-za'. It is an oven baked bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese and veg and non veg ingredients. Traditionally pizzas are baked in a wood fired brick oven.
POHA CHIVDA (CRISPY SPICY BEATEN RICE) Crispy beaten rice with peanuts, cashew and raisins and spices makes a delicious low calorie snack. Poha chivda is made during diwali.
POIVRONS SAUTES/SAUTEED PEPPERS Poivrons is a French word meaning peppers (bell peppers). Try to use at least two different kinds like yellow, green or red for this colourful dish. This dish is either served cold as an appetizer with sardines, salami, or vegetable salads, or hot, ....
POL SAMBOL Sambol or Sambal is an accompaniment to Srilankan meals. There are different types of Sambols. Sambols are used as accompaniments with rice, hoppers or string hoppers. Coconut belongs to the Palm family. Coconut fruits are large and nearly round. ....
POORI Poori is a deep fried Indian bread. It is made with unleavened dough. Poori is a common breakfast item in India.
POORI BHAJI / POORI MASALA Poori bhaji is a potato and onion curry usually served with poori, deep fried Indian bread.
PORK VARATIYATHU(KERALA PORK FRY) 1) Marinate pork with all the marinade ingredients for half an hour. 2) Then co...
PORK VINDALOO Vindaloo is misinterpreted as a dish with potatoes and meat as 'aloo" is the hindi word for potatoes. No water is used in the preparation of this dish. This dish can be kept for sometime as no water is used and also the fat in the pork helps to for....
PORUTHAL ADA (RICE CAKES WITH COCONUT JAGGERY FILLING) Poruthal ada is different from the normal steamed ada, as its cooked on a tawa or earthenware pot. It is not as soft as steamed ada, but has a different flavor as the banana leaves in which ada is made gets a few burnt spots.
PRAWN BALCHAO Prawn Balchao is a spicy seafood dish . Balchao was introduced by Catholic Portuguese to Goa during colonization(balchao is Portuguese for pickle). Balchao is almost like pickling and can be made days in advance and can be had without reheating. C....
PRAWNS GRILLED WITH COCONUT OIL This simple grilled dish has all the authentic Kerala flavors, curry leaves and coconut oil. Curry leaves are native to India. The green leaves have a distinct aroma which can be experienced while cooking. Apart from being widely used in many cui....
PULI INJI (GINGER AND TAMARIND RELISH) Puli inji, also known as inji curry or inji puli is a sweet and sour relish. It is an integral part of Kerala sadya (festive lunch). This dish gets its heat from the chillies, spiciness from ginger, sweetness from jaggery, and tartness from tamarind....
PUTTU (STEAMED RICE FLOUR CAKES) Puttu (pronounced 'pu tu' ) is a South Indian, specially Kerala breakfast dish of steamed roasted rice flour layered with grated coconut and cooked in either cylindrical shaped steamer or in coconut shells or cylindrical bamboo steamers kept over a ....
QUAIL EGG PICKLE Boil quail eggs. Drop into cold water and then peel. Soak seedless raisins/ dat...
RAGI ADAI (SAVORY) (FINGER MILLET PANCAKE) Ragi is known as finger or red millet in English. Ragi plant is found in Asia & Africa. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. It was found in a study that women in Southern states of India had compari....
RAGI DOSA (FINGER MILLET CREPES) Dosa is a crepe, usually made in a well seasoned iron pan. You can also make it in a non-stick pan. Ragi is known as finger or red millet in English. Ragi plant is found in Asia & Africa. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, A....
RAGI IDLI (STEAMED FINGER MILLET CAKES) Ragi is known as finger or red millet in English. Ragi plant is found in Asia & Africa. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. It was found in a study that women in Southern states of India had compari....
RAISIN ALMOND BISCOTTI Biscotti, (pronounced biskotti) in Italian means twice baked.Biscotti is the plural of biscotto. The biscuits are oblong-shaped almond biscuits, baked dry and crunchy by cutting the loaf of dough half baked and still hot and fresh from the oven. It ....
RASAM POWDER For most of Tamilians, rasam is comfort food. This tangy and spicy dish is supposed to get rid of colds. Some drink it plain as a soup, some have it with rice and it is also drunk as a palate cleanser in between a meal. Rasam can be made with or with....
RED COCONUT CHUTNEY Usually this chutney is served with dosas and idlis.
SALLAS (ONION SALAD) This is a simple salad typical of Kerala. Sallas is usually found with any non veg festive meal.
SALT AND PEPPER SQUID Despite the name, sichuan / schezuan pepper corns it is not related to black pepper. This pepper has a tongue numbing effect. It is available in stores selling baking ingredients or speciality stores.
SAMBAR POWDER- HOME MADE Sambar is a lentil based gravied curry used with rice, idli, dosa & vada as an accompaniment. It originated in Tamilnadu but is made all over south india. In Sanskrit, Cumin is known as Jira. Jira means �that which helps digestion". In Ayurvedic sys....
SANGRIA Sangria is a wine punch typical of Argentina, Spain and Portugal. It normally consists of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of added brandy. Fruits such as orange, lemon, lime, apple, peach, melon, berries, pineapple, grape and m....
SELF RISING FLOUR Self-rising or self-raising flour is flour that is premixed with baking powder and salt. Do not substitute self-rising flour for regular flour in a recipe, because you will end up with too much leavening / rising agents in your dough.
SELF SAUCING CHOCOLATE PUDDING Self saucing chocolate pudding has 2 different layers, the chocoltely sauce and a cake on top.
SET DOSA Set dosas are small soft spongy dosas. They are called set dosas as it was always served in a set of 3 with coconut chutney and potato curry. In this dosa batter, the qty of beaten rice added is more.
SHAMI KABAB Shami kababs are made in both india & Pakistan.It's a mixture of lentil, spices & meat. Traditionally meat was ground in a mortar & pestle. Hence it had a fibrous texture.
SHEER QORMA (KHURMA) Sheer qorma is vermicelli pudding made in India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan during Eid. In Urudu Sheer means 'milk' and qorma means 'dates'. The dates used in this dish are dried dates which is used to break fast during the month of Ramdan....
SHREDDED THAI CHICKEN SALAD Thai dishes are predominantly ruled by 4 tastes- salt, sweet, sour, spicy. Fish sauce is a light brown honey coloured liquid extracted after fermentingf fish with sea salt. It is used as an ingredient in various cuisines. Fish sauce is also used as ....
SIMLA MIRCH PYAAZ SABJI ( CAPSICUM ONION GRAVY) Simla mirch is capsicum. This is a simple gravied curry for chapathy. In most of the capsicum curries, potato is also added, but this one is even without potato. Hence cooking takes hardly any time.
SIMPLE SYRUP Simple (or sugar) syrup is as the name implies, very simple to make and is an essential item to stock in any bar. You will find it in many mixed drinks including Mojitos, Daiquiris and Hurriacnes. This sweetener is primarily used as a substitute for ....
SOFRITO ( FRIED TOMATO SAUCE) In Spain, sofrito consists of garlic, onion, and tomatoes cooked in olive oil. This is used as the base for many dishes. Similar preparations are used in the cuisines of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, and also some Latin American countrie....
SOFT BOILED EGG SANDWICH This is a melt in the mouth sandwich with soft eggs and butter.
SOL KADHI /KOKUM KADHI(CURRY WITH GARCINIA INDICA) Garcinia indica or kokum is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, and sticky. The fruit is often halved and sun-dried to a semi-dry stage before being used. It is a preferred ingredient in Ma....
SOM TAM Som tam, which literally means `sour pounded`, is a spicy salad that originated in Thailand. Som tam is usually served with sticky rice or Thai rice noodles. In Thailand its customary to make the dish suited to his or her taste. The dish combines t....
SON-IN-LAW EGGS This dish has all the four flavors of Thai cooking- salty, sweet, spicy and tangy. The saying goes that this dish was made by mother-in-laws to warn their son-in-laws about the consequences if they were unfaithful to their wives.If they strayed, the....
SORPOTEL (SPICY PORK DISH) Sorpotel, the famous Goan pork dish is a must during celeberations in Goa. It should be ideally made 3 days in advance and heated daily till the day of serving. On the day of serving, the flavors would be infused with meat and will taste good.
SOUR CREAM Sour cream is a dairy product obtained by fermenting a regular cream with certain kinds of lactic acid bacteria. The bacterial culture sours and thickens the cream. The taste of sour cream is only mildly sour.Sour cream is used as dip, in salads & i....
SPANISH OMELETTE / TORTILLA ESPANOLA Spanish omelette or Spanish tortilla, also called tortilla espanola or tortilla de patata, (Pronunciation: tor-tee-yah) is a dish consisting of a thick egg omelette made with potatoes and fried in olive oil. This is different from the Mexican Tort....
SPICY ROASTED CASHEWS Cashew is a native of Brazil. Cashews were bought to Goa in India by Portugese. In India, cashew is used as a snack, in curries and also in sweets. The kidney-shaped cashew nut is encased in a hard shell with two layers .Cashews are one of the most ....
SPICY ROASTED MAKHANA (ROASTED LOTUS SEEDS) Makhana (hindi word) are the dried puffed up lotus seeds.Makhana is white in color with brown spots. In English it is known as Fox nuts. Bihar is the heaven for Makhana production in India. Around 63% of the total Makhana production comes from Bihar ....
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM Strawberries and cream is a common dessert during wimbledon. It is a heavenly combination, specially if the berries are naturally sweet.
STRAWBERRY CAKE The red luscious fruit with a green cap is the most popular berry fruit in the world. It is the only fruit in the world with seeds growing outside the fruit. Strawberries are like sponge in soaking up water. Hence it should be washed only just before....
STRAWBERRY POPSICLE Popsicles are also known as ice pops and ice lollies. It is a frozen snack enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
STRAWBERRY PRESERVE Jelly, jam and preserves are all made from fruit mixed with sugar and pectin.Pectin is present in ripe fruits and is used as a setting agent in jams and jellies. The difference between them comes in the form the fruit takes before cooking. In jelly, ....
STRAWBERRY SAUCE 1) Puree strawberry to a fine pulp. 2) Boil everythingh together except cornfl...
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKES Strawberry shortcake is the combination of biscuit, fresh strawberries and cream. The scones or biscuit has a buttery flavour & crisp exterior. alsamic vinegar is made from a reduction of cooked white grape juice and not a vinegar in the usual sense....
SUGAR GLAZED STRAWBERRIES The red luscious fruit with a green cap is the most popular berry fruit in the world. It is the only fruit in the world with seeds growing outside the fruit. Strawberries are like sponge in soaking up water. Hence it should be washed only just before....
SULAIMANI (MALABARI BLACK TEA) Sulaimani tea is a popular black tea served in Kerala,South India. It riginated among the muslims, specially in the malabar region of Kerala. Usually served after a heavy meal as it is also good for digestion. Usually this is slightly sweeter than us....
SWEET CHUTNEY Sweet chutney is added to different indian snacks or is served as a dip. Black salt, known as 'kala (black) namak (salt), a type of rock salt, with strong pungent smell. Contrary to the name black salt, the salt is pinkish in color.
SWEET COCONUT MILK This dip or sauce is served with appam (hoppers) & idiappam (string hoppers). This is a delight for people with sweet tooth.
SWEET CORN VEG SOUP Fresh cream-style corn recipe is made with freshly scraped corn, butter, and seasonings. It is an almost soupy version of sweet corn. Unlike other preparations of sweet corn, creamed corn is partially pur�ed.Sugar and starch are also added.Cream sty....
SZECHWAN / SICHUAN PASTE OR RED CHILLI PASTE Szechwan is a region in China. The cusine of this region has bold flavours, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chili and sichuan pepper . Szechwan/ sichuan pepper is the outer pod of a tiny fruit. Even ....
TAMARIND PULP Tamarind pulp is used in a lot of dishes in the Indian sub continent. Pulp made and kept in the fridge will make the work easier.
TANDOORI CHICKEN The name tandoori comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven, a tandoor, in which the chicken is traditionally prepared. Marinated chicken is skewered on to the skewer and cooked in a tandoor. Tandoor is heated by charcoal or wood which adds to th....
TANDOORI GOBI (GRILLED OR BAKED CAULIFLOWER) Eventhough the name of the dish says tandoori gobi, infact cauliflower is cooked in an oven replicating the taste of tandoor minus the smoky flavor.
TANDOORI ROTI Tandoor is a type of cylindrical clay oven, in which tandoori chicken and Naan ( leavened Indian bread), roti etc is traditionally prepared. Marinated chicken, meat, fish or vegetables are skewered on to the skewer and cooked in a tandoor. Breads/ r....
TANGDI KABAB ( CHICKEN DRUMSTICK GRILLED) 1) Chicken drumsticks are chicken legs without the thigh section. 2) Tangdi (hindi word), means leg.
TANGY CARROT, RED CABBAGE & ONION SALAD A refreshing Asian salad with the crunchiness of carrots and groundnuts blended with a dash of spice; just right for a light meal.
TART DOUGH WITH EGG A tart is a baked dish consisting of a filling in a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry. The pastry is usually shortcrust pastry. The filling may be sweet or savoury. Some tarts are usually fruit-based, and some with custard. Tartlet....
TARTARE SAUCE 1) Capers are immature buds plucked from a small bush plant. Capers are sold immersed either in salt solution or vinegar. Its good to wash capers before adding to dishes. 2) Gherkins belong to cucumber family and is available in salt solution or vi....
TAWA IDLI This dish can be made either with fresh or leftover idlis.
TENDER COCONUT SMOOTHIE Tender coconut is an ideal drink during summer. Tender coconut water is highly sterile (hygenic) as it is not touched with hands. Coconut water has been used as an intravenous fluid when medical saline was unavailable. Tender coconut water has high ....
TENGA MAACH Tenga maach is a lightly sour fish dish. The most popular dish from Assam, the tenga (fish sour), is an indispensable part of an authentic meal in Assam. The most common and popular tenga is made with tomatoes, though ones made with thick skinned elo....
THAI STEAMED FISH Basa is a fleshy fish, native of Indochina. Fillets of fish are a strip of fish without bones. Fish sauce is a dark colored liquid extracted after the fermentation of fish with sea salt. It is used as a condiment in various cuisines. It can be made ....
THALASSERY CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI Thalassery is a place in Northern Kerala. The biryani here is famous all over the state and is also known as malabari biryani. The main difference of this biryani from the rest of the biryanis, is that it uses short grained rice, known as kaima or je....
THARAVU ROAST (KERALA DUCK ROAST) The duck reared in a place called Kuttanad in kerala is considered to be the tastiest.
THENGA VARUTHARACHATHU (ROASTED COCONUT MASALA) This is a basic coconut masala which can be added to curries to give thickness and richness and a nice coconuty flavor.
THENGAI PAAL RASAM For most of Tamilians, rasam is comfort food. This tangy and spicy dish is supposed to get rid of colds. Some drink it plain as a soup, some have it with rice and it is also drunk as a palate cleanser in between a meal. Rasam can be made with or with....
THENGAI SADAM(COCONUT RICE) Coconut rice is found world over, the difference being in the ingredients used & the method used in making it. This is the South indian version. Each household does have their own version. Some cook rice with coconut milk, whereas some add grated co....
THIRUVATHIRA PUZHUKKU (MIXED TUBER CURRY) Thiruvathira is celebrated in memory of God Siva's and godess Parvathy's union.Thiruvathira is celebrated on the astrological star �Thiruvathira� and it falls on a full moon day in the Malayalam month of �Dhanu�. On Thiruvathira day women wake up by ....
TOMATO CURRY Coconut milk is derived from the creaming/ grinding or pressing of the flesh of the brown coconut and not the tender green ones. After grating the coconut, coconut meat is squeezed to release fresh, thick first extract coconut milk. After this add a ....
TOMATO RICE Tomato rice is a mildy sweet and spicy one pot rice dish.
TRUFFLE CAKE This cake is called a truffle cake, as the ganache used for making chocolate truffles is used to frost this cake. Some cakes are called truffle cakes as chocolate truffles are used to decorate the cake.
TUNA MAYO SANDWICH 1)) Gherkins are baby cucumbers. It looks like Ivy gourd . They are usually pickled with vinegar or brine , but sometimes they are available in sweet solution. 2) Tabasco sauce is the brand name for a red chilli sauce. Tabasco sauce is made from t....
ULLI SAMBAR (PIGEON PEA CURRY WITH SHALLOTS) Sambar, the famous lentil curry is an integral curry in most Southern Indian households, specially in vegetarian kitchens. This is a variation of the original recipe. The main difference being the addition of shallots and non-inclusion of vegetables.
UNNIAPPAM WITH RICE FLOUR In Malayalam, unni means small/little and appam means a cake.Unni appam is also called Karollappam in some places in Kerala. It is a small round spongy or crisp (depending on the ingredient proportions)snack made from rice, jaggery, dessert banana, r....
UPMA (SEMOLINA PORRIDGE) Upma or Uppumavu or Uppittu is a popular breakfast dish, usually cooked with dry roasted semolina. In South Indian languages, 'Uppu' means Salt and 'Mavu' or 'Hittu' means flour. In North India, it is called Upma, short-form for Uppumavu.These day....
VADA KOOTU CURRY (LENTIL DUMPLINGS IN SAUCE) This curry is popular in Trivandrum. A vegetarian curry with non vegetarian flavour.
VADUGAPULI NARANGA (CURRY NARANGA) --WILD LEMON PICKLE This is a tangy pickle of Kerala, southern state in India. It is an integral part of Sadya (festive lunch). They are usually much bigger than lemon weighing around 300 grams or above. When raw green in color which will turn to yellow when ripe. Usual....
VANILLA EXTRACT (WITHOUT ALCOHOL) Pure vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla pod in alcohol. It does take a bit of patience in waiting for the alcohol to extract the flavor from the beans. This recipe can be used immediately. Bourbon or Madagascar vanilla is the best available.....
VANILLA EXTRACT(WITH ALCOHOL) Pure vanilla extract is made by soaking vanilla pod in alcohol. It does take a bit of patience in waiting for the alcohol to extract the flavor from the beans. Bourbon or Madagascar vanilla is the best available. Next is the Tahitian vanilla, which ....
VAZHAKUDAPPAN ULARTHIYATHU (BANANA FLOWER STIR FRY) Banana flower is a rich source of fibre. Cow peas are brown in color with black eye.Cowpeas provide a rich source of proteins and calories, as well as minerals and vitamins. Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The se....
VEGETABLE CUTLET Vegetable cutlet is served as a snack or eaten as an accompaniment to rice.
VEGETABLE PULAO Vegetable pulao is a rich rice dish which can be prepared in a jiffy.
VEGETABLE RAITA Raita is India's answer to salad.It is an integral part of Indian meal, specially in Northern and western India. It has cooling effect specially when had with spicy meals. There are a number of raitas like spinach raita, boondi raita etc.
VEGETABLE STOCK Stock is a flavoured liquid preparation. Stock is the base for preparing soups and some sauces. vegetable stock is lighter than meat stock. mainly root vegetables are used in making stock. Addition of celery gives a good flavor when the stock is used....
VEGETABLES IN GARLIC BUTTER A mushroom (or toadstool) is the fleshy, fruit body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Always check expiry of mushrooms. Mushrooms are extremely porous and soak up water like a sponge. Because they are mostly....
VEGETABLES IN GARLIC SAUCE Tofu, from China is also known as bean curd, is a made by curdling soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft white blocks. Tofu has a subtle flavor and can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is often seasoned or marinated to suit....
VEGETARIAN / TOMATO OMELLETE A tomato or vegetarian omelette is so referred not only due to its appearance but also the similarity in taste to omellete. Gramflour is gluten-free flour. Gluten is a protein found in grains. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines for....
VEN PONGAL Pongal is a famous dish of Tamilnadu. There is a savory(kara or ven pongal) and the sweet version (sarkarai or chakkarai) pongal. Ven pongal is a main breakfast dish in Tamilnadu. Sakkarai pongal is served as a snack and is made during festivals. The....
VERMICELLI / SEMIYA UPMA Upma is a traditional South indian breakfast, traditionally made with semolina and more recently with wheat. Vegetables are also added to upma. Vermicelli is an Italian word which literally means "little worms". Vermicelli in south india is called se....
VICTORIA SPONGE CAKE Victoria sponge cake is also known as the Victoria sandwich or Victorian Cake. It was named after Queen Victoria, who was known to enjoy a slice of the sponge cake with her afternoon tea. A typical Victoria sponge consists of raspberry jam and whippe....
VIETNAMESE CARROT SALAD Thai sweet chilli sauce is available in supermarkets. It is a sauce with added sweetening ingredient such as fruit or a refined sugar to impart a sweet taste to the otherwise hot chili sauce. It is made with sugar, tomato paste, chilies, salt, spices....
VIRGIN MARY/ VIRGIN BLOODY MARY A Bloody Mary is a popular cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and combinations of other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, celery salt etc. The Virgin Bloody Mary/ virgin mary is a mocktail and does not contain....
VIRGIN PINA COLADA 1) Light rum ( white rum), is dry, light in color and lightly sweet in flavor. It is produced from sugarcane juice and molasses, and normally has a short distillation period. Light rum is aged in plain oak casks or stainless steel tanks, so it remai....
WATERMELON DAIQUIRI Daiquiri is a cocktail whose main ingredients are rum, lime juice, and sugar or other sweetener.
WATERMELON AND FETA CHEESE SALAD The sweetness of watermelon combined with the saltiness of the feta creates an ideal combination, specially on a summer day. Feta is a curd cheese.It has a creamy, crumbly texture with a pleasant saltiness. It can be paired with both fruits and vege....
WATERMELON AND PINEAPPLE OTAI Otai is a fruit drink with origins in Polynesian countries. This cannot be entirely called a drink as the fruits are grated and mashed. So the fibre is intact like in a smoothie.Polynesia is a vast string of islands in the Pacific Ocean, including ....
WATERMELON GRANITA Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, although available all over Italy. Granita has a coarser, more crystalline texture. Although its texture varies from coarse to smooth, it is alwa....
WATERMELON MINT MARTINI A refreshing watermelon cocktail made with fresh wtermelon juice, vodka, simple syrup, lime and mint.
WATERMELON STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE 1) Clean & cut strawberries and watermelon. 2) Freeze watermelon & strawberries...
WEST LAKE BEEF SOUP Chinese rice wine is also known as Shao Xing. This alcoholic beverage is made from rice. In China, it is also known as yellow wine. Rice wine is made by the fermentation of rice starch . Beef is the meat from bovines, especially cattle. It is used i....
WHEAT NAAN (WITH BAKING SODA) Naan is a leavened bread as it uses a rising agent. Usually naan is made with all Naan is traditionally made in a tandoor oven. Typically, naan is served hot brushed with ghee or butter. It is served plain or served stuffed.Kheema naan is stuffed wi....
WHOLE WHEAT BANANA PANCAKES These are the thick American style pancakes served for breakfast. Pancakes are eaten in English speaking countries on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake day), which is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, (the first day of Lent. Pancakes are eaten on ....
WHOLE WHEAT OATS CHOCO NUT COOKIES 1) This cookie dough uses wholewheat flour instead of maida / all purpose flour & hence is healthier. 2) Brown sugar is produced by extracting the juice from sugar cane & is not refined or bleached. It is commonly used in baking and to sweeten cof....
WHOLEWHEAT BANANA CHOCO CHIP BREAD Banana loaf/ cake also known as banana bread originated in Jamaica at a time when no food was wasted. If bananas were overripe, housewives used to make this without the chocolate chips.
WHOLEWHEAT CHOCO-NUT COOKIES 1. Preheat oven to 180�C/350�F. 2) Grease 2-3 baking sheets. 3) Sift the flo...
WHOLEWHEAT EGGLESS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES These cookies are comparitively healthier as wholewheat is used & also it's eggless. In countries like India, where there are a lot of vegetarians, there is a lot of demand for eggless products. Cookies are originally from America. Chocolate cookie o....
WHOLEWHEAT GINGER COOKIES(EGGLESS) These are ginger colored and ginger flavored.It has a crackly surface with sugar coating. Usually ginger cookies use dry ginger powder, but in this recipe ground fresh ginger is used. Demerara or light brown sugar is partially refined, sugar produce....
WHOLEWHEAT NANKHATAI (EGGLESS INDIAN COOKIES) These cookies have it's origin in Gujarat, India. It was modified from the English cookies.
WHOLEWHEAT OATS AND RAISIN COOKIES These cookies have crisp edges and soft melty insides. Here i have used dark raisins instead of golden.
WHOLEWHEAT OATS CHOCO CHIP COOKIES 1) Pre-heat oven to 180 degree C. 2) Blend sugar with butter. 3) Add eggs and ...
WHOLEWHEAT TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES These cookies are really chocolatey. Only die hard fans of dark chocolate are going to like them.
YAKHNI PULAO (MUTTON PULAO) Yakhni is the meat stock in which rice is cooked. This dish gets its name from the Yakhni (meat stock) it is cooked in.
YOGHURT AND PRUNE DIP Prunes are dried plums. Usually what we get here are the imported variety. They are naturally sweet.

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