Each household has their own recipe for this Egg Thokku. It is one of my favorite recipes that my mom makes. She makes it even more richer by adding a coconut spice paste, but I prefer to keep it simple and peppery. This is a really great side dish for pulavs and mixed rice like … [Read more…]
I wanted to make a very different chicken dish this weekend, and tried this ‘Spring Onion Chicken’ recipe from vahrevah.com.. It sure was a very different tasting recipe, but delicious nonetheless. The chef had used Indian spring onions where the bulbs are pretty big and resemble pearl onions. But, I have used the tender scallions … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
This is the signature Goan dish that everyone is familiar with. I got the recipe from ‘660 Curries’ by Raghavan Iyer. The uniqueness of the dish is that the pieces of chicken are first seared and then deglazed with vinegar, which tenderizes the meat and also adds tartness to the curry. When you deglaze the … [Read more…]
Tandoori flavor is very hard to replicate at home. I have tried a number of different cuts of meat and different marinades, but the thing that really makes the difference is the oven temperature and the way you cook them. This recipe is from VahreVah.com, here. I have adapted the recipe very slightly and also … [Read more…]