Cardamom Pancakes with Butter Chai Syrup
On most mornings, I like to start with a cozy cup of chaya/chai. It's such a comforting and peaceful way to wake up. But, you know what's also my favorite? Pancakes! That's why I had to make these Cardamom Pancakes
Cheesy Baked Mushroom Penne Pasta
I like to think about the recipes my mom taught me as a kid and credit her with a lot of what I’ve learned. I need to give some credit to my dad, too, though. Father’s aren’t always seen in
“Mallu” Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is a known North Indian dish. As a South Indian/Malayalee cook, though, I had to wonder what would happen if I put a spin on it using flavors I grew up using. With ingredients like coconut, cardamom, and,
Shrimp & Veggie Rice Noodles
This Shrimp & Veggie Rice Noodles dish is very similar to the Filipino dish called Pancit. It's a dish my mom would make for us when she needed to whip up something quickly for dinner. This recipe would become one
Harissa Lime Pasta
Though exhausting, I love going to food tradeshows like the NYC Summer Fancy Food Show I was at this past weekend. It is where I got the inspiration to make this Harissa Lime Pasta. That, and, I've really been trying
Kerala Beef Ularthiyathu (Beef Fry)
Around my teenage years, I went to my local grocery store to pick up some things for my mom. Mom was making Beef Fry for dinner and so I picked up some shallots, ginger, garlic, and, of course, some beef.
Jackfruit Seed Mango Curry (Chakkakuru Manga Curry)
Did you know you could use the seeds of a jackfruit to make delicious meals? That's precisely what I used to make this Jackfruit Seed and Raw Green Mango Curry, otherwise known as Chakkakuru Manga Curry. Never had jackfruit seeds?
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
You know, I started to write out this recipe and told myself I'd make it a simple chicken parm sandwich however, a few ingredients and steps later, it turned into this grown-up Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich. This Spicy Fried Chicken
Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
When I lived in Charlotte, NC, there was one Thai restaurant I'd visit often. For family birthdays, lunch special meetups with my best friend, and sometimes just to order my favorite seasonal dessert, Mango Sticky Rice. The one dish I'd
Kerala Shrimp n’ Grits
I've been dreaming about this Kerala Shrimp and Grits recipe. How I could create a true ode to my double Southern roots. See, I was born in North Carolina with a love for Bojangles biscuits and sweet tea, but also