There are several different ways to make fish kuzhambu, but this recipe is a very easy one. My mom usually grinds fresh coconut to a paste and adds it to the kuzhambu. I have used coconut milk instead and it adds a mellow sweetness and a richness to the kuzhambu. Ingredients: 4 pieces of mackerel … [Read more…]
I don’t usually cook sea food at home. It makes rare appearances in my kitchen. But I know that my husband loves fish fry and my brother was also visiting me and requested I make fish fry for him. Now the votes were 2 to 1 and I had to oblige. We usually make fish … [Read more…]
Paruppu Vadai is my absolute favorite when it comes to party appetizers. It tastes good even when cold and is liked by a lot of people. So, once again as in my old post, I was ready to make vadai for a potluck. This time I decided to enhance it with the use of carrot … [Read more…]
I kind of feel bad to end the holidays…but, I am also plenty tired of hosting parties, the cooking, the baking and also being a guest at other parties. I just want a week of doing nothing, ordering pizza and chilling out. I need a break. I plan on doing that next weekend. But, for … [Read more…]
As I was browsing “QuickIndianCooking” which is the featured blog of the month in the T&T event, I landed on the recipe for Goan prawn masala. I am crazy for all things goan these days, especially because I am hosting the ‘Flavors of Goa’ event in my blog. I loved the recipe and decided to … [Read more…]
I had tasted these potatoes when I had gone for a dinner at a friend’s house. They were kind of cute looking and I had wanted to get my hands on these ever since. I spotted these ‘Teeny Tiny Potatoes'(thats what they were labeled) at Trader Joes the other day and decided to try the … [Read more…]