In frigid months, there is something especially comforting about a steaming bowl of Sumac Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup. Ladled straight from my dutch oven into a bowl big enough for a double-serving, this tangy soup offers a few moments of…
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Shredded Turkey Masala (Thanksgiving Leftovers)
Hands down, one of my favorite ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers is this Shredded Turkey Masala. Every year, at the end of our very American feast, mom and I sit at our kitchen table shredding up the bits. It’s a…
“Spill The Chai” Cookies
I am dubbing these my “Spill The Chai” Cookies. Why? Well, growing up, “chaya” as we say in Malayalam was one of those treasured things to make that meant conversations were about to flow. In fact, to this day, one…
Kerala Egg Puffs
Egg Puffs, or any flavor variation of it, are a magical chaya-time snack for me. It’s savory, hearty, and has the best, buttery, crunchy bite. Beyond its flavor, though, I love how it transports me to the simplest of memories….
Apricot Chicken Tagine
This Apricot Chicken Tagine is nothing short of full flavor. Seriously, I can’t get over how satisfying this stew is. And, to top it off, it’s not difficult to make.
Spiced Carrot Cake
There are so many foods, like this Spiced Carrot Cake, that I’ve learned to appreciate with time. Perhaps it was the idea of vegetables in a cake that threw me off as a questioning kid back then. Making this cake…
Kerala Onam Sadhya Recipe Round-Up
Attending our local Onam celebration was one of the few events every year where I really felt like a Malayalee. It’s where I could connect with my culture. I loved seeing everyone in their white and gold sarees and seeing…
Key Lime Coconut Cookies
Alright, I haven’t shared a new recipe in quite some time, but I am back with these Key Lime Coconut Cookies! Ever since COVID quarantining started, I haven’t ventured out to the grocery stores like I used to. I’ve mostly…
Kerala Sunset Cocktail
The inspiration for my Kerala Sunset Cocktail I’ve been living in flashbacks lately. Flipping through old family photo albums (remember those?) and reminiscing. One of the collections of photos I paused a lot through was of my last time in…
Spicy Indian Cashews
It’s summer (I think?) and July 4th is just around the corner. What an unexpected year it has been, but just another reason I like to let food, like these Spicy Cashews, transport and take me to the places I…
Coconut Chili Chicken Curry
Did y’all ever watch the painter Bob Ross on PBS back in the day? He was so calming and peaceful. I was always mesmerized by his “happy little trees.” If he didn’t like how a stroke hit the canvas, he…
Banana Bonda
Need a break from making banana bread? Try out my recipe for Banana Bonda! This crunchy, lightly sweet treat is a very popular snack in Kerala. In fact, my mom told me this was one of her favorite things to…