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A statement while talking to your college friends is “Those were the days!!! Wish we got those days back !! “. Never in my dreams did I think that I would get an opportunity to enjoy college life at a latter stage of life. So when J got admission to the prestigious Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, I was truly elated. Well, I could enjoy the college life and needn’t worry about the exams and studies…Bliss !! Isn’t that a double whammy??
I was soooooo looking forward to the life at ISB. When we moved into our fully furnished studio apartment within the campus, the first thing I checked was the Microwave only to be disappointed a bit. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the convection function…which means… my baking has to take a backseat till I find a solution to it.. :-( The last week was pretty hectic with activities and hence it took us even longer to get the kitchen running. A constant thought that was nagging me was the fact that I haven’t updated my blog. So the moment I managed to spare some time, I decided to share some Kerala recipes with you, my readers. (more…)

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Mangalore Fish

Seafood…That was one of the must have’s in our list before heading home. Back in Agra, the chances of getting fresh fish of our choice was next to none. So, the trip to Kerala was double whammy. We get to meet our near and dear ones and eat seafood to our heart’s content. Another aspect for me was the fact that I get to prepare and put up some Fish recipes for my readers. :-) The moment I decided to cook, I knew what I wanted. Mangalore Fish. A recipe that has moved into “My favourites” list ever since I tried it the first time some years back. (more…)

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Hyderabad Paneer Biryani 1

My quest for a distinctly different type of Vegetable Biryani took me to the doorstep of  Sify.com, at their recipe of Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani. Here’s the recipe…..

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Hyderabadi Murg Korma

I finally managed to grab a copy of Jiggs Kalra’s collection of recipes named ‘Prashad, Cooking with Indian Masters’. This book contains recipes from different parts of India, that too narrated by the Chefs themselves. I would definitely recommend this book to all those interested in trying out varied Indian cuisines.

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Gooseberry pickle

The other day, while I was passing by a vegetable shop, I found a huge pile of jumbo gooseberries. My first thoughts were, “I can make some thing with that !” Then, all I could think of was Gooseberry Pickles, the pickles from my childhood memories. The mere mention of this pickle makes my mouth water. So the first action after reaching home was to call up my Mom for the recipe and the process. (more…)

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Chicken roast

If you ask me to name some of my favourite chicken dishes, my Mom’s style Chicken Roast would be among the top ones. I like this dish for its thick gravy and the potato  juliennes in it. These juliennes absorbs the taste of the gravy and they taste even better than the chicken itself. This is probably the only dish where I would happily sacrifice the chicken pieces for the extra gravy and the juliennes. ;-)
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Sukhiyan 1

Sukhiyan is a popular teatime snack of Kerala. This snack is pretty easy to make. The recipe is taken from the book of the famous cooking expert of Kerala, the late Mrs K.M. Mathew. (more…)

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The other day while we were strolling at the Diwali Carnival, I noticed a huge crowd at one of the food stalls. To my surprise, it was a Kerala stall serving Porotta and Chicken. My astonishment had to do with my realisation that Kerala Porotta was popular even in the northern part of India. Any way we managed to get our share without a long wait.

Kerala Porotta is a layered flat bread served with a veg or non veg curry. There is a North Indian version of it known as Lachcha Paratha. Given a choice, I would always go in for our very own Kerala Porotta… :-)

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Beef cooked in green masala is something I whipped up while I was in an experimental mood. This can be served as a starter as well. (more…)

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Today I am presenting the recipe of a simple Beef Curry. This is a quick and easy way to make a beef curry, which goes well with rice and rotis/chappatis. I am sure that I need not specially mention that it tastes well too. (more…)

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Parippu Thenga Arachu Vachathu or Parippu Curry is one of the must-have dishes for any Kerala style vegetarian Sadya (feast). Rice with a ladleful of this curry topped with a spoonful of warm clarified butter is a meal I would die for. Its the clarified butter which gives this dish that distinctive taste and aroma. The mention of this combination takes me back to my boarding days, when we used to look forward to this meal served on Sundays. My mouth has already started watering…… :-)

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Many a time, Eggs come to your rescue when you want to put something on the table really fast or when you are not in the mood for some elaborate cooking. Yesterday, I was racking my brain for making a side dish for Biryani and that was when I spotted the cookbook, Sainsbury’s Cooking of Southern India by Rafi Fernandez.  A quick scan and my eyes got glued on to Ande Ka Salan or Egg Curry. Though I made it as an accompaniment for Biryani, you could have it with plain rice as well. (more…)

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Xacuti, pronounced Shakuti, is a Goan curry consisting of grated coconut, onion and spices. It is pretty much similar to the Varutharacha Curry that we make in Kerala. It was the name of this dish, which drew me into trying it. The name sounds stylish, and seems to be rhyming with that of some Italian sports bikes. :-) After preparation, I realised that this dish turned out to be as exciting as its name. I generally  refer to the Goanfoodrecipes site for my experiments on Goan cuisine. After reading its reviews, I gave a little twist to the original recipe, which I would say was worth it.

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Egg roast or Mutta roast is a dish one can find in most menu cards in Kerala. The preferred combination is with breakfast items like Appam, Idiyappam etc. This dish goes well even with chapathi and rice. The recipe I am sharing with you is not the authentic Kerala Egg Roast. (more…)

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