I love scallops, and am on quest to create a few Indianized recipes for it. This was the first of my scallop curry creations. Not bad for a first attempt I should say. The key thing to remember with scallops when using it in Indian style recipes is to...

A Malayali Christmas is never complete without the Christmas Fruit Cake. This is my version of it. The soaking of the fruit in rum or brandy adds to the taste. I’ve used dark rum but you can substitute with brandy. You need to soak the fruit at least overnight,...

Great twist to the usual boring pancake!! Kids will love them!!   Ingredients: 1.)     3 ripe bananas 2.)     1 cup flour 3.)     1 Tbsp sugar 4.)     1 Tsp baking powder 5.)     1 egg 6.)     2 Tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil 7.)     ½ Tsp vanilla extract 8.)     ¾ cup...

Kaalen (Kalen) is a very traditional Kerala dish that is usually made using raw banana and youghurt(curd) mixed with coconut paste and green chilies. It is served as a an accompaniment to the main meal consisting of rice and other curries.  Ingredients: 100 gms cucumber or papaya sliced Green chilies...

This recipe was a hit! I used Kesar mango puree that you get in the Indian grocery store, but you can use any other brand or substitute with fresh mango puree too. You can use regular milk to cut down on the fat. Top with whipped cream and/or pieces...

Ingredients: 1.)     500 gms mutton chops 2.)     250 gms yoghurt 3.)     1 cup milk 4.)     6 flakes garlic 5.)     2 inch piece of cinnamon 6.)     2 inch piece of ginger 7.)     1 Tsp chili powder 8.)     ¼ Tsp turmeric powder 9.)     1 Tsp garam masala powder 10.) Salt to...

Ingredients: 1.)     750ml water or vegetable stock 2.)     225 Gms potatoes chopped fine 3.)     100 Gms fresh dill 4.)     100 ml sour cream 5.)     1 onion chopped fine 6.)     Salt and pepper to taste 7.)     25 gms butter 8.)     Croutons and fresh cream for garnish   Method: Wash and...

Ingredients: 1.)     1 ½ cup rice flour 2.)     ¼ cup besan (Bengal gram flour) 3.)     4 Tbsp ghee 4.)     6 green chilies (chopped) 5.)     10 cashew nuts (chopped) 6.)     2 medium sized onions finely chopped 7.)     ½ Tsp ginger (chopped) 8.)     ¼ Tsp baking soda 9.)     2 Tbsp coriander...

This is the easiest pulao you can make !! It goes well with meat curries and kormas of all kinds.   Ingredients: 1.)     2 ½ cups Basmati rice (or any long grained rice) washed and drained 2.)     1 Tsp jeera (cumin seeds) 3.)     1 cup frozen peas 4.)     3...

This recipe is a modified version of one from my mom-in-law’s collection. It’s not a very spicy hot biriyani. Her version does not have turmeric, but I like to put turmeric in all meat recipes.   Ingredients: 1.)     3lb chicken 2.)     1 large onion 3.)     10 cloves of garlic...