Happy Vijayadashami to all of you! Dusshera is also known as Vijayadashami and is a major festival that is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. The Vijayadashami day is the tenth and final day of the Navratri celebrations and is considered auspicious …
In two days the holidays come to the winding stage and its back to normal .The temperature has been really hot in Thrissur ..I think its been almost the same in most parts of Kerala.Being accustomed to the Munnar climate , changing over to the tropical climate it was a bit difficult.But its nice to have …
Are you a rice fanatic? I like rice but not to an extend where I would choose it over breads and chapathies….may be that would be the routine of my mom avoiding rice for dinners as my dad was a person who would least prefer rice when it comes to dinner time.But my rice …
It’s been like ages that I have been wanting to post on my space.. There’s loads of things that had gobbled up my time to write n my blog. Well when school closed up for the monsoon vacations this time round I was the most eager one compared to my munchkins to go “home”.Oh yes…even …
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Being shortlisted for the Gourmand World Cookbook awards came in as a big bundle of surprise for me to shortlisted among the 7 finalists from 187 countries for the title “The Best Local Cuisine in India “..:) I never knew that more surprises were yet to come ..thats when I get a tweet from reknown …
Snacks are a must o must here at home and I’m always on the lookout for something that can be prepared in minutes.When it’s idlis for breakfast,I do a makeover with it so that I get a snack to feed my kids at four. Here.s the recipe for Idli uppuma… Idli Uppuma 4-5 …
I have been quite busy now a days that I actually couldn’t keep my posts updated.With the cookery classes started in Munnar by me..I rarely get time to sit down on my computer..I have been thinking to post this recipe for a long time.This one was shared by Sheeba ,our family friend.A special thanks goes …
Hi Foodies..how have u all been?Its been long since I have been planning to put up this post.For every auspicious day after a wholesome meal payasam is a total must.Payasam /Kheer is a traditional dish in the Indian subcontinent and the list of variations simply go on.Kozhukattai means steamed rice dumplings.Here’s an easy peasy Payasam …
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This recipe was shared to me by one of my friends.If you are fond of Biriyani, I bet you’ll really love to taste this one. 1/2kg Mutton pieces 2 cups Basmati rice 4 large onions sliced3 green chillies1 tomato sliced1 piece Ginger7-8 cloves of garlic1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp aniseed3 cardamoms3 clovesa piece of cinnamonCurry …
This is one of my favourite rice varities.This is rice cooked in coconut milk 2 cups of basmati rice/long grain rice4 cups of coconut milk1 cup of carrots diced(medium sized)1/2 lemons juice1/2 tsp aniseed3 cloves2 cardamomsa small piece of cinnamon4-5 green chillies slit1 cup of sliced large onion3 tbsp ghee1/2 cup of coriander leaves(finely cut)2 …